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Want pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving without any sugar or carbs? Easy! Hands down, this is the best pumpkin pie I have ever had. The crust is made from dates, walnuts, and coconut oil. It’s just to die for! I think you’ll like it too. It’s another creation from Julia Mueller. This recipe’s c...

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I haven’t tried this one yet but now that my lemon tree is getting some ripe lemons, it’s next on my list. This recipe is paleo, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, LOW FODMAP, and SIBO friendly! How can it taste good you might ask? Lemon, nuts, and honey all rolled in one! Go ahead and try it. L...

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One of my favorites is chocolate cake in a cup. Yes, I said it. Cake! You can enjoy cake even if you are no carb, low carb, no sugar, no dairy...and low FODMAP! This recipe is from roastedroot.com by Julia Mueller. She rocks it for special diets. Her recipes are easy and delicious. I’m definite...

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It’s November and like most everyone else, I’m thinking about the coming holidays! Unlike most everyone else but maybe like you, I’m also thinking about what I might eat at these upcoming family gatherings. For those of us on special diets or simply trying to stay healthy, holiday meals can...

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Memory complaints can sometimes begin as early as the 20s but for most, not until after age 60. Postpartum women and women going through menopause can also sometimes begin to experience memory problems which can last for years. I wrote before of the connection between estrogen and the stress horm...

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You probably know someone who has had the flu this season. It’s been a very early flu season and a more severe one than we normally experience. With estimates of the vaccine only being 10 to 30% effective, support your immune system. 4 WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM 1. Reduce Sugar Eating f...

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Estrogen’s forgotten sister, progesterone, is often overlooked. For example, a woman who has a full hysterectomy (causing a surgical menopause) may be given solely estrogen and no progesterone. This is because many doctors focus on the hot flashes due to low estrogen that can occur after a full...

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Recently, I saw a woman at my office who’d been prescribed a brand name Bio-identical estradiol gel. She didn’t come to see me for hormone therapy but she mentioned that the gel wasn’t improving vaginal dryness. I suggested she change to a compounded bio-identical estrogen preparation. She ...

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Women’s Health- It’s All Connected Hormonal health is as important as diet and exercise when it comes to overall health. Dr. Brown specializes in hormone balancing to treat a variety of complaints. Optimizing hormones is not only for menopausal women but also menstruating women and women se...

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Thyroid and Adrenals: The Power Couple Always complaining that you’re tired? Is focusing hard, like in a perpetual fog? Is weight loss impossible? Do you stare at the ceiling wondering why you can’t sleep? Do you get sick often? You may be suffering from a thyroid deficiency and/or adrenal fa...

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Digestion- Where it all begins Ever wondered why your friends can overindulge or eat junk food on occasion and be fine, but you can’t? Do you periodically get upset stomachs for no apparent reason? Are you tired of relying on antacids? Why your digestion is so important: Proper digestion is key...

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Food Intolerance Testing Identifies foods that may be triggering or exasperating allergies, inflammation, stomach upset, migraines, autoimmune conditions, and other health issues. Food intolerances can arise due to a “leaky gut” caused by chronic stress, poor diet, some medications, and/or ga...

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Acupuncture San Jose Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that involves inserting acupuncture needles into the skin at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. Acupuncture is virtually painless. Tiny needles about the size of a shaft of hair are used to stimulate...

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Enhancing Fertility If you are thinking about getting pregnant, now is the time to ensure your body is ready and to optimize your health. Although infertility is defined by the medical establishment as the inability to conceive after trying for at least one year, do you really want to wait that l...

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While traveling the world and volunteering on a refugee camp on the border of Burma in my 20s, I became very sick with some gut bug and was given some powerful antibiotics. They wanted to use IV antibiotics because I was really sick. By the time I arrived at the hospital, I couldn’t keep anythi...

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Want pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving without any sugar or carbs? Easy! Hands down, this is the best pumpkin pie I have ever had. The crust is made from dates, walnuts, and coconut oil. It’s just to die for! I think you’ll like it too. It’s another creation from Julia Mueller. This recipe’s c...

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I haven’t tried this one yet but now that my lemon tree is getting some ripe lemons, it’s next on my list. This recipe is paleo, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, LOW FODMAP, and SIBO friendly! How can it taste good you might ask? Lemon, nuts, and honey all rolled in one! Go ahead and try it. L...

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