We all love pizza, but it's hard to justify eating something that can make me feel bloated and uncomfortable. That's why my new go-to recipe is socca, possibly the best paleo pizza out there. It's made with chickpea flour, so it's completely gluten-free and figure friendly. What Is Socca? Socca is a sort of thin…
Did you know that the tongue is one of the strongest muscles in the body? It's actually the most sensitive place for our sense of touch, and it allows us to talk, taste food and swallow. Plus, according to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, the tongue plays an important role in determining and treatment…
Do you want to make a meal that tastes like delicious dine-in, but that has the health benefits of homemade ingredients? Look no further than this Chicken Tikka Masala. Tender chicken cooked with aromatic spices will bring back memories of your favorite Indian restaurant. Or maybe it will remind you of a visit to the…
In the United States, about 200,000 people are hospitalized for diverticulitis each year. Diverticular disease can be a painful and upsetting disturbance in the digestive tract, and in severe cases, it can lead to hospitalization and surgery due to complications from diverticulitis symptoms. The foods you eat and a variety of other risk factors can…
When I host friends or a Super Bowl watch party, I love having a good dip on hand. Especially this 7-layer bean dip with upgraded ingredients that will keep party guests coming back for more. I created this 7-layer dip, not only to enjoy as a healthy snack, but also to sneak in some beneficial…
Controversy around the safety of a vaginal birth after C-section has recently prompted sharp declines in this delivery method. Unfortunately, women are often incorrectly told that they're not allowed to have a vaginal birth after a cesarean section. Known as "VBAC," vaginal birth after a C-section is an increasingly common way to give birth. But…
The prevalence of food allergies continue to rise, affecting approximately 5 percent of children under the age of 5 years old and 4 percent of teens and adults. Food allergies have severe effects on daily life because manifestations can affect several bodily systems, and these responses are caused by a particular individual intolerance that's derived from an immunological…
Breast milk is loaded with exactly the right nutrients in the exact amounts a new baby needs. Research shows that breast milk is not merely nutritious, but it contains a variety of factors with medicinal qualities that have profound roles in infant survival and health. Although the industry continues to attempt to approve infant formula…
Research suggests that the way in which a woman experiences pregnancy and childbirth is vitally important for a mother's relationship with her child and her future childbearing experiences. Unfortunately, we are currently in an era characterized by increases in obstetric intervention and cesarean section birth nationwide. With the U.S percentage of deliveries by C-section at…
Seborrheic dermatitis, a type of skin condition that most often causes facial dryness and scalp itchiness, affects about 6 million children and adults in the U.S. It can be tricky to recognize or diagnose seborrheic dermatitis because the skin reactions it triggers mimic those caused by similar conditions like psoriasis, other forms of eczema or even allergic reactions.…
