This is the time of the year we celebrate by gathering with friends and family to enjoy each other and also to enjoy food together. Did you realize that it is very common for people to gain on average about 10 to 15 pounds during the holiday season? 😮 We eat more calorie-rich food, more […]
Gift of Health
Wondering what to make for Thanksgiving! Is this your first big family gathering since changing to a plant-based way of eating? Don’t worry, we are here to help you! How to Plantify Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is about spending time with family and friends and being thankful for all the great things in your life. And what […]
#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 […]
Freedom Over Fear : A Surgeon’s Perspective On Thriving During This Critical Time
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 […]
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 […]
Acid reflux is one of the most common reasons why I see patients in my clinic. It can present as heartburn or a sour taste in the mouth. Some of my patients report that they wake up in the middle of the night with discomfort in the chest and a bad taste in the mouth. […]
One of the common foods that everyone eats that is detrimental to our health is oils. Oils of all kinds have negative effects on our health and are heavily processed, with minimal to no nutritional benefits. Consuming oils is damaging to our blood vessels and is a leading cause of heart disease and other chronic […]
It’s Halloween!!! Before you go reaching for those prepackaged snacks and treats you have purchased for trick or treaters, think about this: 👉With each piece of candy, chocolate, or potato chips we offer kids, we are literally choking their arteries. 👉A single Halloween treat may contain up to 20 grams of sugar. 👉Those mini snack-sized […]
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