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Gluten Free Gingersnaps 24 cookies 1 cup almond flour 1 cup tapioca flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1 ½ teaspoons  ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon cloves ½ teaspoon nutmeg ½ cup unsalted butter preferably from pasture-raised cows, room...

It's been an intense week for most people with a contentious election cycle that left many people out of sorts. What do you do to decompress? More many it's the healing power of nature. For me it's a nice hike with my dogs- in the woods or along the beach-but just...

I am proud to call Dr. Len Saputo a colleague and friend. He sent me the below and agreed that I could post it.   THE TRAGEDY OF AMERICAN HEALTHCARE Len Saputo, MD Introduction: The New Terrain of American Health Care Over the past 25 years the practice of...

This is a beautiful main dish that I learned to make in Italy. There were not very specific instructions, but I'll give you the gist. The teacher used a pheasant, but if you don't have one handy, use chicken. Her meat was poached, but I prefered roasted chicken. So......

There is only so much cognitive dissonance a mind can take before it picks a side. Our actions and beliefs need to align or there is a feeling- a sense- of unease. I believe in the unknowable, the intrinsic, and much of my work is science-based. ‘Follow the science’...

Another breakfast idea. I really liked it. A couple days ago I pureed a Crane melon and froze it in ice cubes trays to add to my mineral water, but I also throw them in smoothies. This morning, I put 3 melon ice cubes in my Vitamix with a handful of kale and a splash...

It's so much fun teaching a bunch of thirteen year-old girls at a birthday party! The request by the birthday girl was to learn to make homemade pasta, and ice cream sandwiches. The birthday girl didn't consume dairy as she was aware that dairy made her allergies...

Balancing Flavors The correct seasonings for any dish will enhance the flavor of the food and not compete or overpower. When I teach cooking classes I find that seasoning and balancing flavors are what most people struggle with. If you’re not careful everything on...

Three programs on children's health in a row with three incredible women leading the charge. How to Have a Holistic, Healthy, Happy Home: Solutions for Parents of Kids with Challenges Jun 23 2016 - 12:00pm Beth Greer, Award-winning Journalist; Environmental Health...

Nancy E. Easton, Co-Founder/Executive Director, Wellness in the Schools is coming to The Commonwealth Club in June to discuss healthy lunches, and much more, in our nation's schools. If you're an educator, parent, or anyone interested in our kid's health, join me!...

I'm sure you've all heard of the incredible non-profit, No Kid Hungry/Share Our Strength. Join me at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco in June to hear co-founder, Debbie Shore speak about what they do. Childhood hunger is a problem that threatens an entire...

Almost everyone has heard of anti-histamine, but do you know what histamine is? Histamine is a chemical neurotransmitter that is released by cells in response to injury and in allergic and inflammatory reactions. Histamine is synthesized from histidine (an amino acid)...

Breakfast is an easy way to add more vegetables into your life. If you have oatmeal, add pumpkin or other winter squash, and top with cinnamon. In the spring wonderful little carrots (freshly pulled from the ground if you're so lucky) are nice with a ginger slice...

As co-chair of the Health and Medicine Member-Led Forum at The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco, I am chairing this program on Food Addiction. It's 2.0, because the original was four years ago. The impressive speakers from across the country will present new...

Do you want to know much water it takes to grow nuts, or fruit or a cow? The information on this website should be part of water conservation education. https://waterfootprint.org/en/water-footprint/product-water-footprint/water-footprint-crop-and-animal-products/...

Intuition is here to keep us safe. Gut instinct-that feeling that something is wrong. I have found that I should listen to that nagging or sometimes immediate feeling that something is wrong. Fear is something else. Fear could mean someone coming towards you in a dark...

Open Wounds and Ulcers Open wounds and ulcers are serious concerns, especially for the elderly. It’s important to understand the differences as well as treatment and management options. Open Wounds An open wound is an injury involving a break in body tissue, usually...

Understanding pneumonia is easier when you understand the respiratory system. Respiration is the process by which humans take in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. The respiratory system is composed of the nasal passage, the pharynx, larynx, the trachea, bronchi and...

This breakfast can be put together in about 2 minutes- makes morning a breeze! Oats and Chai Breakfast For one serving, place in a Mason jar or bowl: 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 tablespoon old fashioned oats 10 raw walnuts, or other nuts, lightly chopped 1 tablespoon...

DirectionFive is a culinary and nutrition program for kids, whose mission is to improve the health of kids so they can lead healthier, happier, more productive lives. We just completed an 8-day program at Sonoma Academy, and in that amount of time, we can really make...