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The truth about gardens and feeling better!
June 18, 2018
The truth about gardens and feeling better!
June 18, 2018

Plant a garden and reap the health benefits of the fruits (and vegetables and herbs!) of your labor.

June 18, 2018
Three Things You Can Do Now to Prevent Osteoporosis
May 7, 2018
Three Things You Can Do Now to Prevent Osteoporosis
May 7, 2018

Keep your bones healthy and help prevent osteoporosis: exercise, up your calcium and vitamin D and if need be, get screened.

May 7, 2018
Do you know that what you eat today matters?
April 16, 2018
Do you know that what you eat today matters?
April 16, 2018

What you choose to eat today medically impacts your well being. Seriously, it does. How did I come to this as a physician, and a women’s health provider? Read on to find out!

April 16, 2018
The One Simple Action That Will Keep You Healthy
March 29, 2018
The One Simple Action That Will Keep You Healthy
March 29, 2018

The simple action of washing your hands helps, whether you actually have the flu or the common cold. Today. Washing your hands actually has a real impact in controlling the spread of these viruses. 

March 29, 2018
Why you need to brush your teeth today!
February 22, 2018
Why you need to brush your teeth today!
February 22, 2018

Brushing your teeth can save your life. Truly. There is a connection between heart disease and poor dentition; and therefore, it is important to take care of your teeth and overall oral health!

February 22, 2018
Now is the time to eat away at heart disease!
February 15, 2018
Now is the time to eat away at heart disease!
February 15, 2018

In honor of February being American Heart Month, let’s modify our risk of heart disease! We can modify our food, exercise, stress management and tobacco exposure. In this post, I focus on food.

February 15, 2018
3 Simple Habits for Good Sleep!
February 6, 2018
3 Simple Habits for Good Sleep!
February 6, 2018

Good sleep habits are essential for our health! I used to think that the pillars of optimal health were threefold: nutrition, exercise and stress management.  Now I believe in a fourth.  Sleep. 

February 6, 2018
How to Incorporate Plants and Herbs in Your Diet
January 12, 2018
How to Incorporate Plants and Herbs in Your Diet
January 12, 2018

We don't have to be an expert to reap the benefits of plants and herbs at home. Learn here how to introduce them at home in a simple way.

January 12, 2018
How to make Brussels sprouts a family favorite!
December 12, 2017
How to make Brussels sprouts a family favorite!
December 12, 2017

Learn how to make a new healthy brussels sprouts recipe that your family will love!

December 12, 2017
Grocery lists really do help with meal planning!
November 17, 2017
Grocery lists really do help with meal planning!
November 17, 2017

Grocery lists really do help with meal planning! There are so many fun and easy ways to meal plan.

November 17, 2017

 

a writing sampler

Braided Stories
Braided Stories - One
April 27, 2023
Braided Stories - One
April 27, 2023

Making challah with my hands and then sharing the product with someone is a gift unto itself. I call it “Challah Diplomacy”. Sometimes challah diplomacy requires a bit of divine intervention…or at least a thoughtful Uber driver, to make it happen!

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April 27, 2023
Challah for the road!
September 1, 2022
Challah for the road!
September 1, 2022

I woke up early Friday morning at home to make a double batch of challah specifically to take with us. I made it in the merit of those that I would be gifting it to. Since we were driving, it would be easy to transport the challah with us.

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September 1, 2022
Fig Tree Wisdom
July 15, 2022
Fig Tree Wisdom
July 15, 2022

Moving a fig tree from a pot into the ground in the garden reminded me of so many life lessons.

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July 15, 2022
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