Pumpkins. They’re awkwardly beautiful in so many shapes and sizes. I love the fall colors, and they symbolize the harvest when it’s time to pick and store the last bits of produce from the garden.

I named my company Food Foundation because I believe in the healing power of food and I love to educate others on how to build a foundation of good health. But when does good meaning advice turn into an obsessive problem? 

I love clam chowder and crave it come the first autumn wind. I used to live on the same block as the Gulf Coast Grill in San Diego where they served their chowder with bacon and a spicy kick. 

I think one of the most rewarding and fun things you can do for your health is to own a pet. Yes, they are a lot of work and not particularly easy, but the health benefits can far outweigh the extra time and expense.

This past week I got to share my story with Danny Perez on the Monkey Mind podcast! We talked about being a professional athlete, dancing in my 40s, and what functional medicine is all about.

If we are really going to talk about the nutrients available in raw foods, we cannot ignore that raw fish, raw grass-fed lamb or beef, raw liver and raw milk have more nutrients and enzymes than some vegetables.

When the pipes stop flowing, everything gets backed up, and you are miserable. The first thing you are recommended is a laxative, but these are not taken without cost to the body. Here are a few natural remedies.

Some people pray before each meal, some give thanks for the nutrition received, and others eat in between zoom meetings, but did you know that this simple act of gratitude could benefit your mental and physiological health?

How many of us have given up our goofy side to be more mature adults? I get silly with my kids but honestly, sometimes I react like such a curmudgeon when they just want to goof off.

I learned most of my book smarts from university, but all of the best homemaker skills from my mama. She has been an amazing inspiration in my passion for holistic medicine and recently made this video together!