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Turmeric Mashed Potatoes
Turmeric Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes, especially when the weather cools down. Because we eat a lot of mashed potatoes at my house, I thought this dish would be the perfect vehicle for some extra-nutritious add-ins. Enter turmeric - the tasty spice that is an extremely powerful antioxidant.

In Chinese Medicine, turmeric (Jiāng Huáng) is warm, spicy and bitter, and enters the Spleen, Stomach, and Liver meridians. It breaks up blood stasis, moves Qi and eliminates pain, and expels wind and promotes the movement of blood. It is especially good for shoulder pain, abdominal pain, and menstrual pain.

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recipe, nutrition, healthy lifeDr. Shelley O'Dell-Brock, DAcrecipe, nutritionComment
Stop Taking These Supplements - RIGHT NOW
Stop Taking These Supplements - RIGHT NOW

So often in my practice, my patients bring in a long list of the vitamins and supplements they are taking. When I ask why, most people admit they aren't exactly sure what each one does or why they are even taking it except they "heard somewhere that it was good to take." Supplements can be great - but they can also be not-so-great. In fact, some of the health problems you are experiencing right now can be attributed to your supplement routine. Here are the three supplements that can especially cause health havoc. 

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The Secret Way You're Sabotaging Your Health
The Secret Way You're Sabotaging Your Health

If you’re like most Americans (especially those of us living in hotter climates), your diet probably consists of cold and raw foods.  You probably have a big fruit smoothie for breakfast, a salad for lunch, snack on raw fruit and vegetables throughout the day, and then maybe a piece of fish or meat along with vegetables for dinner.  If this sounds similar to your diet, it’s my guess that you also suffer from poor digestion, abdominal bloating and gas (especially in the afternoon), and low energy. If this sounds familiar read on...

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Bone Broth That's Better Than Botox
Bone Broth That's Better Than Botox

Bone broth is loaded with nutrients and has innumerable health benefits – from healthier, firmer skin to healthy bones. Bone broth contains collagen, amino acids, and micronutrients that work to give us great skin and hair (after all, skin is made of collagen!) Incorporating bone broth into your diet helps build connective tissue, which makes skin smoother and healthier (think less cellulite and fewer wrinkles). Want more information on this amazing superfood PLUS easy recipes for making your own, including a vegan no bone broth? More after the jump...

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cosmetic acupuncture, nutrition, skincareGuest Userscottsdale integrative acupuncturebone broth, nutrition, anti-aging, collagen, cosmetic, confidence, skincare