Inflammation

  Hello all! I am excited to announce that I have co-created an e-cookbook with another fellow nutritionist. The e-cookbook is called, Walk into Our Kitchen. It is a blend of Egyptian and Pakistani cuisine with a health twist. It is great for anyone who loves to cook/try ethnic food. If you are interested, you…

Boosting Immunity     The rise of COVID-19 within the Tri-State area is concerning. What we can do is take measures to help prevent the spread of the virus and help build our immune system.   That being said, here are a few precautions to take, along with herbal, food, and nutrient recommendations: Remember these…

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Peppermint (Mentha piperita) Highly prized for their ability to help prevent convulsions and flatulence. Peppermint tea is also useful remedy for irritable bowel syndrome. It may alleviate the symptoms of headaches (including migraine) and stimulate liver and gallbladder functions. The fresh, spicy aroma of peppermint tea may also counteract motion sickness, and sipping a cup of the…

Opioid Crisis and Pain Classifications Opioid Crisis The rate of overdose deaths from opioids has risen over 165,000 since 1999. Drug overdose deaths continue to increase in the United States. From 1999 to 2017, more than 700,000 people have died from a drug overdose. Around 68% of the more than 70,200 drug overdose deaths in…

World Thyroid Day – May 25th   Every cell in the body depends upon thyroid hormones for regulation of their metabolism.  The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine and convert it into thyroid hormones which control various functions in your body.   These hormones include: Triiodothyronine (T3) – active form, critically important…

Tropical Detox Smoothie During Ramadan, it has been customary for Pakistanis Muslims to drink rooh afza. I used to drink it when I was growing up but I have found alternatives which are much better. Why? 1️⃣First off, rooh afza has very high amount of added sugar. Sugar that is added to processed foods is…

ND Talks Interview with Dr. Palacios on Fasting During Ramadan One of my friends and colleagues who is nonMuslim, Dr. Palacios, will be joining us with the fasts. Please take a look at the video below to see my interview with Dr. Palacios and his journey with fasting during the Ramadan. (Just a little insight on…

Native to South Africa.   Benefits Contains 50% more antioxidants than green tea Rich in minerals – calcium, iron, potassium, copper, manganese, zinc, and magnesium Rich in Polyphenols – anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties to help conditions of the heart and blood vessels (cholesterol, diabetes, atherosclerosis) Improves heart health – a study in 2012 found Rooibos…

  Apple, Pear, Ginger Juice 😋🥤 Ingredients- 1 medium piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 2 large apples, washed and chopped 3 pears, washed and chopped Instructions 1️⃣ Wash all produce well 2️⃣ In a low-rpm juicer, alternate pressing pears, apples, and ginger. 3️⃣ Stir and serve immediately If you don’t have a juicer, you can…