Eating to Keep Your Cool

Chinese medicine emphasizes living in harmony with the seasons. Summertime is about staying cool and hydrated, and fortunately there is an abundance of foods that help balance the rising temperatures. Salads, fruits and vegetables, bitter flavors (such as asparagus and dandelion greens), and most seafoods are excellent #summertime choices. Here is a list of foods beneficial to eat for your healthiest summer:

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Feeling Bloated, Tired, and Hot? Add This Ingredient

We are in the thick of summer; the long, hot, humid days that are often punctuated by afternoon storms. Often, I see patients this time of year complaining of digestive issues such as bloating, an overall feeling of heaviness and tiredness, as well as feeling hot especially at night. If that sounds like you, incorporating this food into your diet will help you feel better.

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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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