by drsstephenson | Nov 24, 2020 | Recipes
I don’t normally eat dessert, but Thanksgiving always feels like a reason to celebrate with a little sweetness. The problem with holiday desserts is that they often contain ingredients I don’t want, or the portions size is just too big. That’s why I love these...
by drsstephenson | Nov 24, 2020 | Insider
Sweet potatoes are a great source of potassium. Robynmac/Getty Images Early symptoms of potassium deficiency include constipation, fatigue, and muscle cramps. You are at a greater risk of potassium deficiency if you have inflammatory bowel disease or are taking...
by drsstephenson | Nov 17, 2020 | Mindfulness, Nutrition
It’s confusing. So much health “news,” so many people so sure of one thing or another, so much controversy, so many contradictions–it’s no wonder people don’t know what to think. But if you want to avoid catching a virus this winter (whether the cold, the flu,...
by drsstephenson | Nov 9, 2020 | Mindfulness, Relationships
In November, as the holiday season looms, I’m tackling self-care because there is no better time to take a minute and remember what’s really important (your health!) as we all brace ourselves to deal with what will surely be a strange and atypical holiday season. Will...
by drsstephenson | Oct 13, 2020 | Lifestyle Medicine, Mindfulness
Maybe knowing that we’re all anxious to get 2020 over and done with, Starbucks released their famous (or notorious, depending on your perspective) Pumpkin Spice Latte in August this year. August! That’s more time than ever before for all you pumpkin spice afficionados...
