by The Cornerstone Team | Jun 16, 2014 | previous to 2019
I have to confess I’m an ice cream addict. When the days get hot and humid I crave that soft serve dairy deliciousness. However, dairy really doesn’t like me. In fact, dairy hurts. But my mouth and mind somehow convince me in the moment that it is ok to indulge. ...
by The Cornerstone Team | May 25, 2014 | previous to 2019
The Power of Protein We had a new client call a few weeks ago. They had been given our standard shake recipes handout and a family member had pointed out how Consumer Reports did an article about how dangerous protein powder was and that they really shouldn’t be...
by The Cornerstone Team | Apr 1, 2014 | previous to 2019
What are Probiotics? We digest our food through many processes. Once food reaches the intestines, bacteria assist in breaking down nutrients to a molecular level so our bodies can absorb them. They also help synthesis some B vitamins and vitamin K. Healthy gut...
by The Cornerstone Team | Jan 28, 2014 | previous to 2019
The shoulder is one of the most flexible joints in our entire body. This is due to the fact that it is a ball and socket joint. The head of the arm bone (humerus bone) sits inside the socket of the shoulder which allows it to rotate through a very large range of...
by The Cornerstone Team | Dec 11, 2013 | previous to 2019
The holiday season is a joyous time but it can also be a time of overindulgence, overspending and overbooking that can leave you with a pretty big hangover in January. With a little planning you can pace yourself for the marathon of December and come out feeling just...
by The Cornerstone Team | Nov 28, 2013 | previous to 2019
Slow Cooked Chicken Tacos It’s that time of year, too much to do and so little time. This recipe, adapted from the book Nourishing Meals by Alissa Segersten and Tom Malterre, is a tasty way to get dinner on the table in no time. All your preparation can be done...
by The Cornerstone Team | Mar 22, 2013 | previous to 2019
Many times I see a shocked look on patients’ faces when I tell them to eat more fat in the form of healthy oils. They are surprised that a Doctor is telling them to eat more fat when for years they have been told that fat is bad and everything low fat is good. Thus I...
by The Cornerstone Team | Apr 30, 2012 | previous to 2019
Gluten-free eating isn’t new: people diagnosed with celiac disease have been eating without gluten for years. However, the surge in numbers choosing to eat gluten-free is significant. This may be due to people wanting to eat less wheat/grains – or because of symptoms...
by The Cornerstone Team | Mar 7, 2012 | previous to 2019
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a recurrent seasonality disorder which normally occurs in the fall and winter months and then spontaneously remits in the spring and summer. During the winter months, patients suffering from SAD may have symptoms such as: depressed...
by The Cornerstone Team | Mar 1, 2012 | previous to 2019
Garlic has been known for quite some time to be good for the heart. Now a meta-analysis published January 2012 in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture confirms that garlic is good for heart health. This meta-analysis reviewed 26 studies and found that...
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