During my thirties, I began to experience some hormonal issues like ovarian cysts and high fluctuations in estrogen. At that time there were very few resources, besides a handful of books like Christiane Northrup’s Women’s Bodies Women’s Wisdom (which may have saved my life). When a cyst the size of a grapefruit exploded on my ...
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Holistic care and medicine has been a passion of mine for over 20 years. For me going through a rabbit hole on new modalities for heath and vitality is an exciting night in! I’ll make a good chai latte (herbal) and pour over new studies and data regarding supplements and herbs. I suppose the reason ...
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I am so honored to be a part of a new online cookbook The Plant Collective which donates its profits to the Edible Schoolyard Project. Back in 2014 we covered the loveliest autumn dinner to benefit one of these schoolyards. This is a cause that is dear to my heart. What could be better than ...
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How much do we like hummus? Hummus a high protein dish typically made with chickpeas, but I have been mixing it up using white cannellini beans and adding sesame seeds as a topping. This is such a quick and easy summer dish recipe perfect for summer pot luck evenings or to take for a picnic ...
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One of my most favorite health and holistic experts Pamela Salzman has just published a book on her recipes. I have been taking classes from Pamela for years, not so much for the incredible wisdom and information, but more so I can partake in eating the incredibly delicious meals she prepares for the classes. Pamela ...
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One of my favorite childhood memories from growing up in Iran was how during Norooz which is the Persian New Year, people would celebrate Spring in all its glory. This was a time where everyone would create an altar in their homes to signify the ancient Zoroastrian custom of celebrating the natural world. Zoroastrianism is ...
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