Sometimes Valentine’s Day is the worst. It’s a reminder of all you do not have in the love department. Sometimes it’s the best. It’s a time to celebrate the love you are enjoying in your relationship and in your life. And sometimes it’s confusing. It’s very confusing when you are in a relationship and are told you are loved, but don’t really feel loved. [Read more…] about Let Love Begin with You
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Easy Paleo Cherry Chocolate Scones
Happy Valentine’s Day Recipe!
As Valentine’s Day approaches, I put on my apron and went into my kitchen to create a lovely treat that could be enjoyed by you and your loved ones without guilt or inflammation. I succeeded!!
These yummy little bars are delicious, easy to make, and won’t leave you with the typical Valentine’s Day candy hangover.
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Can We Heal the Polarization of Our People? Yes! and Here’s How…
Recently, I have had a couple of experiences that have brought the increasing polarization within the United States to my attention–again–and the need to heal the polarization.
Last month I came under attack on my Facebook professional page from an organized hate group of volatile medical doctors who demonstrated little concern for actual facts or science. Seems an oxymoron, right? The very same week, I realized that the TED X talk I was set to deliver shortly was being heavily censored by the hosting committee. These two events got me thinking a lot about our current culture, its divides, and how this relates to our overall health and development as a society. [Read more…] about Can We Heal the Polarization of Our People? Yes! and Here’s How…
Holiday Traditions
The holidays are often a time of great pain for people.
I see it in my clinic every year. There is the stress of trying to put together the perfect event, to look perfect, to be perfect. There is the stress of seeing family members that might be toxic. There is the stress of being surrounded by food and alcohol that will leave you overweight, inflamed, and exhausted if you imbibe in it. There is financial stress, schedule stress, work stress, and on and on and on. [Read more…] about Holiday Traditions
Healthy German Pancakes
When my children were young, I used to make German pancakes for them on Christmas morning. Of course, these are traditionally made with white flour. I was elated when I figured out how to make them with an alternative flour! I typically serve them with raspberries that I have simmered on the stove top with a little maple syrup. [Read more…] about Healthy German Pancakes
Are You A Lightning Rod For Sacred Wounds?
I have come to think of all of the challenges life brings as opportunities for growth. We don’t always love our “opportunities,” nor do we always love our teachers. However, if we think of life as what I call a “spiritual gymnasium,” we know that our challenges are the resistance training program we bought a membership for when we came to life here on planet earth. When these challenges involve emotional hurts, betrayals, trauma, and abuse, I call them “sacred wounds.” [Read more…] about Are You A Lightning Rod For Sacred Wounds?
