I hear from many patients that it’s difficult to eat more vegetables. When I suggest they start with something simple like a salad, the response is often, “But I don’t like salad.” I think the real problem here isn’t the vegetables–it’s not what’s in salad that’s the problem. It’s what’s not. If you’re not a… Continue reading →
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Easy Meal Tip: Anything on Greens
Sick of salad? Frustrated with looking in the fridge and wondering what to make? A staple in our house has become the “anything on greens” meal. It’s easy: take just about anything, and put it on top of a big plate of salad greens. “Anything on Greens” in Action Got chili? Throw down 2-3 big… Continue reading →
What We’re Having For Lunch
Recently seen in the StoneTree lunchroom…:) -Tara Shelby (gluten free, vegetarian) 3 salad combo from Café Chartreuse Green beans and heart of palm Greek salad Corn, tomato and feta salad Tara (vegetarian) Organic mixed greens with tomato, cucumber, orange pepper, feta cheese Topped with crumbled Falafal and roasted seeds Dressed with NewFarm Gold Kendra (gluten free,… Continue reading →
How to Identify & Treat Poison Ivy
This the season for this pesky little weed to really cause trouble. One of our young patients had a very bad reaction after making a “mud pie” with poison ivy berries and rubbing her hands all over her face and neck. A trip to the ER and some prednisone and she will be right as… Continue reading →
“How Much Water Should I Drink?”
“How much water should I drink?” This is a question that we get asked a lot in the clinic. A simple rule of thumb is about half your body weight in ounces. It’s safe to say that most people probably aren’t drinking that much, and almost no one is drinking too much. “Okay. But how do I… Continue reading →
What We’re Having for Lunch
Here’s the latest fare from the StoneTree lunchroom. Hope you find some inspiration! Kendra: Broccoli, asparagus and quinoa over organic mixed greens, with Ontario strawberries and blueberries. BBQ Haddock. (Gluten free, dairy free, paleo, vegetarian) Shelby: Spinach, arugula and mixed lettuce (grown by Shelby herself at the community garden). Lamb’s quarters, cucumber, red pepper, sunflower… Continue reading →
4 Tips for Successful Diet Changes
Our last post on healthy eating struck a chord. Our two simple rules for making food choices was one of the most popular blog posts ever on our site. As simple as deciding what the best thing to eat may be, though, it’s still only part of the picture. When it comes to actually choosing… Continue reading →
IV Therapy for Athletic Performance
As IV therapy becomes increasingly recognized as a tool for everything from digestive conditions and migraines to cancer care and heart disease, the evidence is emerging that it has potential for athletes, too. A great article in the Star this week gave support for IV therapy as an athletic performance booster–something we’ve definitely noticed here… Continue reading →
2 Simple Rules for Healthy Eating
Over the years I’ve had hundreds of people come to me completely confused about what to eat. Should I go low fat or low carb? How many calories should I eat? Should I be vegan or paleo? Is butter good for you, or is margarine better? Does organic matter? What is GMO? It’s a scary… Continue reading →
Why Maintenance Matters
We occasionally hear of people who exercise every day, who have impeccable diets, who deal with stress well, and have lives they are happy with, who still end up suffering a stroke, or a heart-attack, or cancer. These stories are difficult. Not only does it seem unfair, but the stories can make us think, “So… Continue reading →