Intermittent fasting has been proposed as an effective means of supporting weight loss and well as helping maintain ketosis. It involves fasting up to 14 hours per day with the goals of supporting ketosis and calorie restriction. In and of itself, intermittent fasting alone will not support weight loss. Nutrient […]
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Some Beauty for Today
This camelia captured my attention because these blossoms seem to be hiding! I almost didn’t even take a pic of it but the idea of the blooms “playing” Hide-and-Seek brought a smile to my day. I hope it does for you, too!
What Do You Want to Learn?
My Facebook and Instagram posts have focused primarily on gratitude. There is a very good and scientific reason for this! Gratitude actually calms our nervous system which then supports our immune function, calms our heart rate, and even supports healthy digestion! I hope that you are all keeping a journal […]
We Are Here for You!
We want you to know that we are thinking of you and hoping that you and your loved ones are well!! To continue to serve you and your health goals, we remain open but with changes set to reduce risks of exposure. We are encouraging telemedicine visits instead of […]
Modified Office Hours
It is with reluctance, yet hope, that we have modified Natural Family Medicine’s office hours. For the week of March 23rd – 27th (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday), we have abbreviated hours: 9AM – 2PM. Dr. Brown remains available via her after-hours number for telephone consultations–Adina can help arrange this […]
Amidst the COVID-19 Concerns
With so much fear about COVID-19, I’ve been trying to determine what might be helpful to share without bogging down all that you are already reading. I’ve decided to share some of the things I do to support my health, hoping that you find them helpful as well. PLEASE NOTE, […]
Ditch the Plastic Tea Bags–Try Loose Leaf Tea Instead!!
So researchers have found that “billions” of plastic micro-particles are released each time we brew a cup of tea using a plastic tea bag. That is right, BILLIONS not millions. I know that sounds discouraging, but there are a couple of easy remedies! You can still get tea in paper […]
Influenza Vaccine?
So we are entering into flu season. While many people can get the recommended flu vaccine, others cannot for a variety of reasons. So, this is a great time to boost your health to reduce your risk of succumbing to winter “bugs”! First, a wellness examination is advised if you […]
PFA’s — Known Toxicity “For Years”
EWG has just released a list of documents that confirm knowledge about the risks of PFA’s to health–this link will connect you with a long list of reports. PFA’s have been associated with cancer, endocrine disruption, immune system dysfunction, and liver compromise. Items that contain PFA’s include non-stick cookware, water-resistant […]
Banned Substances in Your Groceries??
There are a number of banned substances that make their way into our food supply. Fortunately there are options available to minimize exposure. Check out this fun article–it even has an interactive “grocery store” that lets you “check out” some groceries as well as find out how to avoid the […]
