Plantar Fasciitis (PF) in an inflammation and pain of the connective tissue on the bottom of the foot from the heel to the toes. The bones of the foot include five metatarsal bones and the toes. The big toe bears majority of the weight and provide most of the force. The rest of the bones …
Hearty Oatmeal with Apples
It rarely rains where I live. It almost always is sunny and breezy with occasional sprinkles. Just enough to dirty up my car. But today, when we woke up, it was raining so hard, we could not see anything out the lanai. Of course, oatmeal is the perfect breakfast for a rainy morning like this. …
Immune System and Diet in Children
I feel that it is important for parents to recognize the first sign of disease or infection. Usually, loose stools is one of the earliest indication that the child is about to become ill. This is largely due to poor diet. The most common Western diet include sugars, sweets, dairy, fruit juices, fatty, greasy foods, …
Onaga with Mushroom Sauce
Onaga (Red Snapper) is one of my very favorite fish. We are so fortunate here in Hawaii to be able to eat fresh wild caught Onaga. It’s not steaky, chewy, fishy, mushy or too flaky. It has perfect texture and clean flavor. My husband gave this dish 4.5 stars out of 5. (He said 4.5 …
Spaghetti with White Asparagus
This is my husband, Eric’s favorite pasta dish. I love cooking it because it’s fresh, fast and fabulously delicious.
1. Cook spaghtti al dante and set it aside.
2. Sauté chicken breast in a sliver of butter and sea salt. Set it aside. You may choose to go completely vegetarian or use other types of protein.
3. Cut Shitake …
Posture, Posture, Posture!
Chiropractically speaking, when the head sits in front of the shoulders, T1-T3 (upper back) vertebrae are almost always subluxated (misalignment resulting in nerve compression). These nerves are connected to the thyroid, heart and lungs, and now one will experience nerve interference to these organs. Slouching and slumping posture doesn’t only result in neck and shoulder pain but other more serious issues.
Ahi Tuna in Nori
Seaweed enriches the blood stream, regulates hormones, assist in metabolism and promote youthful skin and healthy hair. Ideally, seaweed should be consumed minimum once a week.
Peaches and Cream
My husband’s favorite dessert is peaches and cream. We look forward to every summer when the white peaches are in season. And it’s so simple to make.
Healthy Delicious Breakfast
I love breakfast! To me, cereal is a dead food in a box that never goes bad. Because nuts and seeds are great source of protein and good fats, I always like to include them in my breakfast. So what is all that stuff in my breakfast?
How Healthy is My Diet? Take a Test!
Take a moment to take Dr. Gillian’s Food Intelligence Test.
1. Do you eat at least one piece of raw fruit each day?
2. Do you eat at least five servings of vegetables each day?
3. Do you eat rice, quinoa, millet, oats or other grains at least three times a week?
