You can go with this, or you can go with that!

You can go with this, or you can go with that!

It can sometimes feel overwhelming to attempt a meal that is healthy but also tastes good and still allows you to feel like you are indulging rather than punishing yourself. That is why I thought it might be helpful to share some of my simple substitutes that I use with everyday recipes to make them a little bit healthier without feeling like I’m totally depriving myself.

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Which Diet Is Best For Me?

Which Diet Is Best For Me?

Paleo, keto, vegetarian, low-carb, South Beach diet, Mediterranean, plant-based… all of the different diets and “lifestyles” can feel a bit overwhelming when trying to figure out what the best eating option is for you! Often times these eating lifestyles are presented as a one-size fits all magic bullet, but scientific research suggests that depending on the state of your autonomic nervous system, one way might be better than another.

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Maternal Mortality Rates and How Race is a Factor

Maternal Mortality Rates and How Race is a Factor

While we may be hearing about it more lately, the maternal and fetal mortality rate in the black community is NOT a new issue. As a whole, the US has a higher maternal mortality rate than most other high-income countries. Now I want you to think about this… African American women (across the income spectrum and from all walks of life) are dying from preventable pregnancy-related complications at three to four times the rate of white women in the US!

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6 Things You Can Do Today To Mitigate Stress

6 Things You Can Do Today To Mitigate Stress

According to a survey done by the American Psychological Association, three out of four Americans report experiencing at least one stress symptom in the last month. 45 percent report lying awake at night, 36 percent report feeling nervous or anxious, 35 percent report irritability or anger, and 34 percent report fatigue due to stress.

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Confusion Amidst the Corona Virus

Confusion Amidst the Corona Virus

Have you lost track of the day, date, month or even time of day? Well you are certainly not alone in that! Besides general whereabouts in time, the shelter in place order in Texas has lead to a lot of confusion amongst patients… are we closed? Are we open? What qualifies as a “medically necessary” visit? In today’s blog post I hope to provide some clarity around these questions, as well as a few helpful tips and reminders!

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