by Dr. Melanie | Jul 10, 2021 | Ayurveda, Food Recipes, Immune Health, Nutrition, Prevention, Recipes, Skin Health
Beauty Benefit: Younger skin, stronger nails, thicker hair. Deeper Benefit: Immune system, brain function, joint health. Sipping bone broth may contribute to a more youthful glow but more importantly, it is powerful for the immune system and brain function. Broth has...
by Dr. Melanie | Apr 5, 2021 | Immune Health, Nutrition, Prevention, Recipes, Skin Health
The Mineral Makeover. Healthy Hair, Healthy Skin, Healthy Nails start with these! Once you hit a certain age, certain foods will intensify the aging effects you are feeling and seeing. However, if you choose your foods wisely, you can slow down the aging process and...
by Dr. Melanie | Oct 19, 2020 | Global Health, Healthy Thinking, Immune Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Research, Prevention, Travel, Uncategorized
I haven’t made any comments on this “pandemic” situation since the mayhem began several months ago. Until now, I limited the expressions of my thoughts and interpretations to colleagues and friends. With patients, I have been keeping conversations focused more...
by Dr. Melanie | Apr 20, 2020 | Global Health, Immune Health, Prevention, Stress
I’ve been observing the situation for the past several weeks regarding mask attire during this coronavirus outbreak. Note: At the time of writing this, the virus was a relatively new concern in America. Since that time, much has developed in terms of research and the...
by Dr. Melanie | Feb 28, 2020 | Brain Health, Food Recipes, Global Health, Immune Health, Nutrition, Prevention, Stress, Travel
It seems like I got out of Europe on time. I didn’t know about the situation until several days after I returned home. And recently I learned from my Milanese friends that their city seemed like it was close to being on lock down. It saddened me at the thought...
by Dr. Melanie | Nov 7, 2019 | Ayurveda, Immune Health, Nutrition, Prevention, Uncategorized
Somehow, despite the daily coffee intake and the occasional glass of red wine over my entire adult life, I managed to avoid teeth whitening treatments. Never put a tray in my mouth nor pasted those strips over my teeth. And hope I never have to go there. Why? I...
by Dr. Melanie | Aug 4, 2019 | Brain Health, Immune Health, Nutritional Research, Prevention, Skin Health
Any recommendations in this post are not intended to diagnose or treat disease. This article is purely for informational purposes and is not intended to make any health claims. If you suffer from fatigue, headaches, joint or muscle pain, brain fog or any chronic...
by Dr. Melanie | Jun 9, 2019 | Ayurveda, Brain Health, Global Health, Healthy Thinking, Immune Health, Nutrition, Prevention, Skin Health, Stress
Returning to the blog with a slight shift! I’m finally back on this blog! Not only am I continuing the natural beauty series, I will be including some articles on very important issues regarding the safety and longevity of our population and our planet. Why? Because I...
by Dr. Melanie | Feb 13, 2019 | Brain Health, Healthy Thinking, Immune Health, Meditation, Mind-Body, Nutrition, Personal Growth, Prevention, Stress
The impact of your brain health on love and performance. What’s Love Got to Do With It? Well, Tina Turner says it well: It’s a second-hand emotion. Second hand? Or secondary to what? Love certainly has an effect on our brain and body. When we are in love, we feel...
by Dr. Melanie | Feb 8, 2019 | Healthy Thinking, Personal Growth, Spirituality
Expectations of the “Love” Day The problem with holidays, especially Valentine’s Day, is that they put added pressure on many people to partner up. Themed movies, commercials and sitcoms sensationalize the holidays to promote more consumer spending versus...
