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When I was a kid growing up in sunny San Diego, we always had aloe vera plants growing in pots on our patio. Anytime any one of us had a sunburn (I’m embarrassed to admit how often it happened), we would cut off a leaf and apply the gel inside to the scorched skin. It was a sweet relief. As it turns out, that natural sunburn gel is good for a lot more than just that. In this article, my team at UpWellness will take you on a guided tour of aloe vera, how to use it, and everything…
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In nearly 20 years of clinical practice, I learned a great many lessons from my patients. One of the most valuable is this: Oatmeal means different things to different people. So, when a patient tells me that they eat oatmeal for breakfast…I ask for details. And sometimes I’m shocked. I’ve had patients tell me that they add massive amounts of butter, sugar, cream or even condensed milk which turns their otherwise healthy oatmeal into a decadent dessert rather than a healthy breakfast. For me, oatmeal is simple…all I add is a bit of frozen fruit, a sprinkle of cinnamon,…
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Mainstream medicine views the body through the lens of Western science, a view that has led to remarkable advancements in medical research and technology….
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Saunas have never caught on in the US the way they have in Finland, where they are a cultural institution. I suspect that when…
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I like to think of nuts as the original dietary supplement… and I prescribe them at almost every appointment. That’s because these tasty kernels…
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The most important health advice I give my patients can be summed up in just a few words — Eat a plant-based diet. This…
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It’s snowing outside as I write these words, but the variety of household plants and flower arrangements throughout my home is just the thing…
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Omega-3 fatty acids are protective nutrients that provide a wide range of health benefits. I’ve been recommending my patients get more of these vital…
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