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 | Dec 2, 2018 | Ayurveda, Food Recipes, Stress
The Ginger Immune Tea I always keep ginger in my home. It’s my go-to root herb for general health. Ginger is a heating herb. It has a sweet, pungent taste and is an expectorant and diuretic. In Ayurvedic Medicine it will balance vata and kapha so if you are...
by Dr. Melanie | Nov 24, 2018 | Food Recipes, Nutrition, Try New Things
Protein-Pumped Pumpkin Pancakes (The Fat Triple “P”) Since it’s the season, I threw this together to give myself a little energizing treat before a workout. I made this gluten-free breakfast using my favorite protein powder. You may want to adjust the...
by Dr. Melanie | Mar 30, 2018 | Ayurveda, Food Recipes, Immune Health, Massage Therapy, Nutrition, Prevention, Weight Loss
It’s been a long, busy winter of post grad education, clinical practice demands and some traveling. So finally, it is good to be back on this blog. So, better late than never! This series is one that is important to me because it is a huge game player in lasting...
by Dr. Melanie | Sep 10, 2017 | Ayurveda, Brain Health, Food Recipes, Immune Health, Prevention
My heartfelt support and prayers go out to the victims of Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, those also affected by all the other recent natural disasters, all first responders, emergency crews and volunteers for your safety and recovery. I have chosen to support...
by Dr. Melanie | Feb 2, 2017 | Food Recipes, Nutrition
Dr. Melanie’s Gluten Free Banana Flax Chocolate Chip Muffins A Fiber Rich Energy Snack with a little Sinful Sweetness! So here it is: One of my semi-sweet specialty snacks. I’ve been asked to share for so long so I’m finally releasing the recipe. The mild sweetness...