“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” - Hippocrates . Yesterday, during a routine doctors appointment, I trusted the recommendation of my longtime PCP to get my annual flu shot. Which, I have skipped the past two years and was successfully healthy throughout the season. This morning, I woke up feeling less than stellar (very odd for me) with symptoms like a sore throat, headache, congestion, and runny nose. Knowing now, I should’ve trusted my gut and my bodies ability to maintain without the introduction of the vaccine, all I can do is proceed. I’m using food as my medicine. Stopping at @lifealivecafe on my way back to Boston to arm myself with a delicious nutrient rich, dairy free, organic, and naturally energizing smoothie to begin to ease what ails me. NOT saying my PCP was wrong, I love him! Just saying, when you know what works for you and your body, stick with it. To deviate is to abruptly realize you were right all along. . . . #lifeslessons #foodasmedicine #lifealive #whyorganic #foodasfuel #notaflushotkindagirl #liveandlearn #trustyourgut #listentoyourbody #dayoff #rest #selfcare (at Life Alive Urban Oasis & Organic Cafe)