Am I Ready to Adopt? Sharing your life with a four-legged friend can be one of the world’s greatest joys. Dogs, cats, and other pets give us unconditional loyalty, love, and acceptance. Pets provide constant companionship, and even help relieve stress after a hard day’s work. However, adopting a pet, is a big decision. Cats… Continue Reading
Chiropractic: Modality No. 2
November 5th, 2010 - Posted in Healthy LivingJust like on Halloween, the pertinent question when seeing a chiropractor is “trick or treat?” Unlike Halloween, going to a chiropractor is more of a mixed bag of tricks and treats. Yet, chiropractors are second only to dentists as the most frequently used non-physician primary health providers. Spinal manipulation, which forms the foundation of chiropractic… Continue Reading
Winter Pasta
November 5th, 2010 - Posted in RecipesI used penne here, but you can substitute whatever pasta you like. Spinach or any other dark leafy green can be substituted for the kale as well. 4 cloves of garlic, peeled (Sage Mountain) 4 small shallots, peeled (Sage Mountain) 1 small bunch of kale – 1/2 lb / 8 oz, stalks removed, washed well… Continue Reading
What’s My Dog Saying?
October 28th, 2010 - Posted in Healthy PetDogs use different tones and timbre in the sounds they use to communicate with each other and their human companions. If you learn to pay attention to these subtle differences, you will gain a better understanding of what your dog is trying to say. People often misread their dogs intentions and confuse alarm barks with… Continue Reading
Chili
October 28th, 2010 - Posted in RecipesIngredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 onions, chopped (Sage Mountain Farm) 1 red bell pepper, chopped (Sage Mountain Farm) 1/8 cup chili powder 1 tablespoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (Eclipse Chocolat) 1 chipotle chili, chopped (Maggies Farm and Sage Mountain) Kosher salt (Salt Farm) 6 garlic cloves, minced (Sage… Continue Reading
Persimmon Pomegranate Fruit Salad
October 28th, 2010 - Posted in RecipesFuyu Persimmons (Lone Oak Ranch) 3 fuyu persimmons, peeled, chopped (1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces), seeds (if any) discarded (Lone Oak Ranch) 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds (Lone Oak Ranch) 1 Granny Smith or Fuji apple, peeled, cored, chopped (1/4 to 1/2 inch pieces) Pudwill Farms and Lone Oak Ranch) 7-10 leaves fresh mint, thinly sliced… Continue Reading
Provencal Seafood Bisque..outrageously good!
October 22nd, 2010 - Posted in RecipesThe soup is particularly good served with crusty French or Italian loaf bread for dipping. Ingredients 3 slices of bacon, roughly chopped (Dolce Pane e Vino) or (can substitute olive oil or butter, 3 Tbsp) 1 medium white or yellow onion, chopped (Sage Mountain) 1 large celery stalk, chopped 1 large carrot, chopped (Sage Mountain… Continue Reading
Asparagus Frittata
October 22nd, 2010 - Posted in RecipesIngredients 2 teaspoons olive oil (Thyme of Essence and Bistro Blends) 1 small onion, thinly sliced (Sage Mountain) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 pound asparagus, tough ends snapped off, spears cut diagonally into 1-inch lengths (Suncoast Farms) 4 large eggs, lightly beaten (Descanso Valley Ranch and Lisko Imports [Eben Haezer]) 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss… Continue Reading
Chicken Curry In A Hurry, Mark Bittman
October 21st, 2010 - Posted in RecipesIngredients 1 Tbsp corn, grapeseed, or olive oil (Thyme of Essence and Bistro Blends) 1 medium onion, sliced (Sage Mountain) 1/3 cup golden raisins (optional) Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons yellow curry powder, or to taste 4 skinless, boneless, chicken breast halves (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)* (Descanso Valley Ranch) 1 cup… Continue Reading
Traditional Chinese Medicine, by Dr. Anthony Puopolo II
October 21st, 2010 - Posted in Healthy LivingDoes accupuncture work? I have been asked this question several times by my various people, including by M.D. colleagues. I know there are some of you reading this who is wondering the same thing. I typically respond to this question with the question: “for what?” Nobody asks if conventional medicine “works” even though it is… Continue Reading