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We are smiling ear to ear, seeing these pics and messages from Valerie. If you meet her today you would never know how much she has gone through. In fact, she looks like a different person. Last year, around this time, Valerie was struggling with High Blood Pressure, High cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes, Arthritis, Stomach and […]
“We weren’t feeling the best in November 2018. Our cholesterol numbers and blood pressure were creeping up. So we started our search to find how we could take control of our health. It was then we saw the Gift of Health website. We decided to give the recipes a try and cut back on our […]
#1: Diabetes (Type II) is a reversible disease! You may have heard that Diabetes usually gets worse over time and your only options are taking medications and insulin to somehow stay ahead of the disease. It does not have to be that way. I want you to know that instead of managing Diabetes you can […]
I noticed that my screen time over the last few days was more than my average usage and I wanted to take a break. So I gave myself a fun challenge. One and half-day (36 hours) of Digital Detox At home. No screens – no TV, no iPad, no cellphone and no computer. Here is […]
IF You are Paralyzed by Fear, Then You are Missing a Wonderful Opportunity. The COVID-19 has forced us to look face to face with our fears. I have been getting numerous messages from my patients, friends and family members about how they are fearful and stressed about the current state of affairs. I am a […]
Even though our body is 65-70% water, not many people recognize that water is a vital nutrient for the body. Just as oxygen is vital for your life, so is water. Why is water important? Just as the car burns gasoline to move, your cells burn glucose to form ATPs (the only form of energy […]
Kate struggled with weight since childhood. She also had severe arthritis. She attended the Gift of Health – Food as Medicine workshop three weeks ago. This message from Kate made our day. “I just wanted to send a quick update. I’m down 19 pounds and a whole bunch of inches. I have never felt healthier! […]
We are excited to share Randy’s inspiring Gift of Health journey. Randy struggled with high blood pressure, arthritis, high cholesterol, excess weight and was on multiple medications. He was also getting short of breath while doing his usual activities. After attending the Gift of Health workshop, Randy and his wife Pamela adopted a plant-based lifestyle. […]
It was the weekend of Fun, Food and Inspiring Transformations! Here’s the sneak peek of what happened at our first St. John’s Gift of Health workshop. DAY 1 And so began the enlightening weekend! The first day was fantastic. We had a lovely group of 44 people. It was humbling to see participants travel from […]
Who doesn’t have stress in their lives but what makes the difference is how we cope up with it. Dealing with stress isn’t easy, but eating the plant-based way and a regular meditation practice set me on the path of proper self-care. During my residency training, I almost lost my marriage and my life due […]
