Posts Tagged ‘Dr. Valerie Donaldson’
Did You Know Broccoli Has the Power to Protect Your Skin?
Broccoli is high in sulforaphane, a compound found in cruciferous vegetables that prevents oxidative damage to the skin from sun exposure. Other sources include cabbage, kale, Brussels sprouts, radishes and arugula. Combine finely chopped broccoli with scallions, almonds and a honey vinaigrette for a summery slaw: serve steamed and chilled broccoli spears with red pepper…
Read MoreWhere Did All the Iodine Go?
What has happened to our iodine in the last half century? In the 1960’s, iodine was added to our bread dough. This was a good thing, since one slice of bread gave you your recommended daily allowance. Unfortunately, twenty years later, the National Institute of Health came to believe we were getting too much iodine.…
Read MoreKathryn’s Story
Kathryn is a thirty-eight-year-old female who came to see me with complaints of fatigue, weight gamin, muscle aches, and joint pain. She was taking fifty-eight prescription pills a day, including anti-depressants, narcotic pain medication, and two different anti-inflammatory prescriptions. She was feeling horrible and not getting any relief. Her marital life was in disarray and…
Read MoreNo-Pasta Mediterranean Zucchini Salad
Zucchini noodles stand in for wheat noodles in this gluten and grain free take on a pasta salad that’s packed to the brim with chickpeas, olives and feta. Salad: (2) zucchini, trimmed 1/2 small red onion, sliced (1) 14oz. BPA-Free can quartered artichoke hearts, drained (1) cup BPA-Free canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/2 cup…
Read More8 Tips to Improve Your Overall Skin Health
Calling everyone who wants beautiful, youthful skin! Whether you want to proactively fight premature aging and pigmentation, or you want to stop current acne or wrinkles in their tracks, I’ve compiled an ultimate guide of necessities for optimum skin health. Get ready to step up your beauty routine, and see results. 1. Cleanse Daily It’s…
Read MoreDawn’s Story; Part 8, “Results- Part 2”
Results – part 2. Full disclosure – I am writing this on April Fool’s Day, but this is all true J. Today is day 80 of my journey to better health and I thought instead of the more general results I shared with you last time, I would get a little more specific. First, I…
Read More7 Steps to Optimal Digestion
Stop any random person on the street, and chances are, they’ll admit to experiencing “common” symptoms: reflux, bloating, gas, weight gain, constipation… even those people who claim to eat a clean diet, consume vegetables by the boatload or avoid sugar like the plague. What’s going wrong here? What if you’re eating all the right…
Read MoreCoffee: Medically Helpful or Harmful?
Coffee: Medically Helpful or Harmful? The effects of coffee on the body have been debated back and forth over the years. First you would hear it had a positive effect on the body and next you would hear you should not drink it. When I opened my coffee shop, Perks and Passions, years ago, and…
Read MoreIntegrated Genetic Solutions Program
When you are performing at optimal levels, you know it. You feel energetic, mentally sharp and totally balanced. The way you feel and perform is based on body chemistry and DNA. A genetically determined balance of hormones, pre-hormones, vitamins, proteins and electrolytes. Integrated Genetic Solutions software gives your doctor the power to identify and treat…
Read MoreDawn’s Story; Part 6, “Birthday Eve”
Birthday Eve. Tomorrow is my birthday and I want to have a piece of cake. However, cake has sugar in it and it’s not gluten free. But, I may just have a small piece anyway….as my teenage daughter would say “The struggle is real”. Anyway, today is day 43 and the last day of my…
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