To say this past month has been stressful may be the understatement of the year! It doesn’t make it any easier that we are unable to relieve that stress by going to the gym, going out to dinner with friends, or even by practicing some “retail therapy.” However, there
Before COVID-19 came along, my family and I would visit the grocery store up to 3-4 times a week! This was the way we eliminated unnecessary waste, and had fresh fruits and vegetables for all to enjoy. Boy, have times changed! Like many of you reading this, we now
Antibody Testing This test is for people who experienced COVID-19 symptoms and were told to “presume” a COVID-19 infection. This test measures antibodies in your blood to determine if you have had a recent or past COVID-19 infection. This test is NOT recommended for people with an active COVID-19
Please click HERE to watch Dr. Litchy-Miller discuss this topic. Some of you have been hearing, or reading, that the use of Elderberry can produce something called a “cytokine storm.” This cytokine storm is often the reason patients with COVID-19 succumb to the disease. So, should you be
Vitamin C, particularly IV (intravenous) Vitamin C, is receiving a lot of attention amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. We have received many questions from patients regarding its use around COVID-19 infection. Here is some evidence-based information regarding questions about the supplementation of vitamin C, how it affects immune system
Capsicum frutensis, aka Cayenne pepper, is one of my favorite spices in food and it is also a powerful herbal ally. Not only does it add pleasant heat to a meal or beverage, it is also a potent medicine. I use it is herbal formulas to help potentize the
When is comes to heart health, there is one diet that reigns supreme; the Mediterranean diet. This diet focuses on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and healthy fats such as nuts, seeds, and olive oil in particular. Those following a Mediterranean diet limit the amounts of dairy, red meat,
Did you know that if you don’t exercise regularly, you are more than TWICE as likely to get heart disease than someone who does? If you have a personal or family history of heart disease, or just worry about your overall heart health, developing a regular exercise routine is
This brown rice bowl with yummy veggies and a maple-tahini sauce is the perfect comforting dinner. It is a budget-friendly and nourishing recipe that doesn’t take a lot of time and has a lot of nutritional punch. It’s loaded with fiber, magnesium-, and selenium-rich nutty brown rice, iron bomb garlicky
Jumpstart the New Year Fitness Routine Most everyone thinks about fitness after the holidays, especially with the tendency to enjoy plenty of rich foods in our celebrations. Start your New Year with a routine that just requires a yoga mat, your body weight, and a little endurance. Push-Ups Start
