Posts by Dr. Samantha
Some thoughts about doing it all over the holidays
This time of year can be a bear for self-care and stress levels. There are so many things to derail us during the holiday season. Gatherings. Sugar everywhere. Winter weather. Family. Tight finances. Parties. Commitments. Expectations. Oh, those expectations–expectations to do it all! But we know what to do, right? It’s simple. Just follow all…
Read MoreHow Much Protein Do I Need?
If I had to pick one piece of nutritional advice to give it would be to make sure you’re getting enough protein. And although that amount varies from person to person, my experience is that most people do better with more protein, fewer carbs, and lots of high quality fat (avoiding trans-fats, and too much saturated fat…
Read MoreWhat’s the Deal with Plant Based Protein?
I was at the gym the other day chatting with a friend about eating protein to build muscle. He mentioned that he likes to eat rice and beans after lifting since it’s a “perfect protein.” I have another friend who is a savvy recipe developer and chef who posted on facebook that she was very excited…
Read MoreCook This: Spring Asparagus, Snap Pea & Quinoa Salad (easy!)
Although asparagus isn’t my personal jam (TMI alert: I can’t stand when it makes my pee smell!!) I know that people love it. And, it’s a great food for spring according to Chinese Medicine. Here’s why: Living in tune with the cycles of the seasons is a lifestyle recommendation made in Chinese Medicine to help…
Read MoreIs it True That Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Doesn’t Exist?
A few weeks ago a spate of posts hit social media in response to a study result that “proved” that non-celiac gluten sensitivity doesn’t exist. My first response was to roll my eyes and ignore it as I do with most viral sensationalist headlines. But then I started getting emails, and tweets, and even a…
Read MoreGluten-Free Vitality- Dr. Samantha’s 5-week Virtual Class starts June 3rd!
If you’re tired of feeling worn-out, frazzled and not yourself. You know exactly what you want more of: energy. You want the fuel to pursue your passions, chase your kids, and get ahead at work. You want to wake in the morning feeling well-rested and go to bed at night feeling like the day has been…
Read MoreHealth Currents Radio Podcast: Stress 2.0
The lovely Ellen Goldsmith from Pearl Health invited me back for another interview at Health Currents Radio. Our last visit we spoke about gluten-free diets, and this time we spoke about stress. The night before the interview we hopped on the phone for a sec, which turned into half an hour discussing different aspects of what we can…
Read MoreThe Season of Spring in Chinese Medicine
In Chinese Medicine emphasis is placed on living in tune with the seasons of the year in order to experience health, wellbeing and to prevent disease. Each season is related to one of the main organ networks or meridians and has its own unique associations that can be seen both in the externally in natural world and also…
Read MoreGo for Great!
Last week I wrote about the difference between feeling ok and feeling well. About how it’s so easy for us to just get used to mediocre and think it’s ok to settle for that. I wrote: “Feeling well is deeper. And wider. It’s the you that you can imagine being if you lifted off all…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Feel Well!
A few weeks ago I was chatting with a friend at a conference and another friend wandered by and mentioned that she woke up that morning very early full of energy because she was excited for the day. It struck me how very rare that is for people. Day in and day out in my…
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