Combating diabetes and obesity with food and facts.
written by Sahana Arumani Lessons 7,8 and 9 of the Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease course put… read more
A crucial warrior needed against high blood pressure is the daily intake of antioxidants.
written by Sahana ArumaniI have now completed lesson number 6 of the Prevent and Reverse Heart… read more
The “Standard American Diet” attributes to around 70,000 deaths each year.
written by Sahana Arumani Changing one’s habits is a widespread phrase that causes widespread… read more
Channa Masala
Servings: 5Ingredients2 small cans no salt chickpeas4 small tomatoes chopped2 small onions choppeda… read more
Palak Paneer (tofu)
Servings: 4-5IngredientsOne small pack of firm tofuSpinach 2 bunches, rinsed and drained2 medium… read more
Coronavirus Announcements
COVID-19 Reminders 1. Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently with soap and water for at least 20… read more
Aruna Nathan, M.D. – Debunking Popular Internet Myths
Aruna Nathan, M.D. - Debunking Popular Internet MythsMyth: Milk and Milk products are the best… read more
Dr. Aruna Nathan on “Creating Healthy Relationships With Food”
Creating Healthy Relationships With Food It is usually daunting and a high order for many to start… read more
Strategies to Boost Immunity – Perspective from Aruna Nathan, M.D., a Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Strategies to Boost Immunity – Perspective from Aruna Nathan, M.D., a Lifestyle Medicine… read more
We Are Offering Telehealth Visits!
Televisits are a more convenient appointment option where patients can have a visit or consultation… read more
Visit CDC’s Website for Information & Updates on COVID-19
Please visit the CDC's website for important information and updates on COVID-19:… read more
People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19
People at Risk for Serious Illness from COVID-19 If you are at higher risk of getting… read more
Can Evidence-Based Lifestyle Medicine Transform Healthcare? Paragon Private Health’s, Aruna Nathan, M.D. Thinks So.
Can Evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine Transform Healthcare? Paragon Private Health’s, Aruna… read more
January & February “Movement 101” Classes
Please join our "Movement 101" class to learn the importance of moving, how to effectively… read more
Nutrition Facts Label: Saturated Fat
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How to Increase Volume in Your Meals
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The Long Journey to Becoming 10% Happier
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sXBEfIXUno Part 1: How an on-air panic attack led ABC's Dan… read more
I Love Nutritional Science
Joel Fuhrman, M.D., is a board-certified family physician, New York Times best-selling author and… read more
How to make diseases disappear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaY4m00wXpw Can you actually make a disease disappear? Dr Rangan… read more
The brain-changing benefits of exercise
What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says… read more
How our microbes make us who we are
Rob Knight is a pioneer in studying human microbes, the community of tiny single-cell organisms… read more
Hypertension / High Blood Pressure and Sodium Intake
Hypertension / High Blood Pressure and Sodium Intake Normal blood pressure – Systolic… read more
Harvard Health
https://www.health.harvard.edu/ About Harvard Health. Edu Harvard Health Publishing is the… read more
Top 10 Sources of Sodium
https://www.cdc.gov/salt/sources.htm More than 40% of the sodium we eat each day comes from only… read more
Get The Facts: Sodium and the Dietary Guidelines
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6 Ways to Take Control of Your Health
Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based approach to preventing, treating and even reversing… read more
Mayo Clinic Health Letter
https://healthletter.mayoclinic.com/ About Mayo Clinic Health Letter The mission of Mayo Clinic… read more
American College of Physicians – Patient Education Center
https://www.acponline.org/practice-resources/patient-education/online-resources The American… read more
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
https://www.cdc.gov/ CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security… read more
NutritionFacts.org
https://nutritionfacts.org/ About NutritionFacts.org Whenever there is a new drug or surgical… read more
Dr. McDougall’s Health & Medical Center
https://www.drmcdougall.com/ John A. McDougall, M.D. & Mary McDougall A physician and… read more
Blue Zones – Live Longer, Better
https://www.bluezones.com/ Our Mission Informed and inspired by the world’s longest-lived… read more
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
https://www.pcrm.org/ The Physicians Committee combines the clout and expertise of more… read more
American College of Lifestyle Medicine
https://www.lifestylemedicine.org/ Lifestyle medicine is an evidence-based approach to preventing,… read more
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The Killer American Diet That’s Sweeping The Planet
Forget the latest disease in the news: Cardiovascular disease kills more people than everything… read more
What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still… read more
Making Heart Attacks History: Caldwell Esselstyn
Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn argues that heart attacks, the leading cause of death for men and women… read more
Sleep in your superpower
Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature's best effort yet at immortality, says sleep… read more
The Space Between Self-Esteem and Self Compassion
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How To Live To Be 100+
To find the path to long life and health, Dan Buettner and team study the world's "Blue Zones,"… read more
Avocado Cream Mousse
Refrigeration Time: Overnight Prep: 60 mins Servings: 12 Avocado Mousse Ingredients 6 ripe… read more
Baked Lentil Marinara Spaghetti Squash
Ready In: 1 hour 35 mins Prep: 25 mins Cook: 1 hour 10 mins Servings: 6–10 Ingredients 1… read more
Wendy Baziliian’s Carrot-Walnut Pate
Ingredients 1/3 cup walnuts, soaked overnight in the fridge and drained 1/2 cup diced celery 1/2… read more
Indian-Spiced Cauliflower Soup
Ready in: 53 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 33 minutes Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 cup Celery Salt… read more
Breakfast Sushi
Ready in: 10 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Servings: 1 Ingredients 1 Medium-size banana 1/4 cup Peanut… read more
Beet & Bean Dip
Ready in: 10 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Servings: 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1 medium red beet/beetroot,… read more
Overnight Oats (3 ways)
Ingredients Rolled Oats (about 1/2 a cup) Frozen cut pineapple (1 cup) Turmeric powder (1/8… read more
Healthy Ambrosia Salad
Ingredients oranges, peeled and chopped (2) pineapple chunks (2 cups) banana, sliced (1)… read more
Chia Pudding (single serving)
Ingredients Almond Milk (1/2 cup) 2 tbs chia seeds 1/2 banana 2 tbs old fashioned oats 1 tbs… read more
Tofu Scramble
Ingredients tofu, extra firm, light or low-fat when possible (14-16 ounces) garlic, minced (1… read more
Rice-Lentil Bowl
Make the most out of left overs by adding some freshly sautéed greens and some grated… read more
Curry Hummus Sandwiches
Brighten up plain humus with some curry powder and mustard, add a pinch of turmeric and you have a… read more
Sprouting Lentils – Getting More From These Legumes – Toasted Lentils or in a Lentil Salad
written by Aruna Nathan, M.D. on Saturday, 27th August, 2016 I used to sprout lentils a lot when my… read more
Osteoporosis, a brief overview.
Let’s talk about a process that we should think about when we’re young so we can try to prevent… read more
That Little Black Dress
Weight loss is often driven by the desire to fit into “that little black dress”, a pair of… read more
Nutrition Blog 1: Challenges and controversies in Nutritional Science
This series of blogs, based on the strong research done by the Journal of the American College of… read more
Food Banking: How to Prevent Food Waste
“You waste life when you waste good food” - Katherine Anne Porter Not a soul would go to bed… read more
Outdoors and positive health effects
Although this post is about exercising and associated health impacts, let me begin by stating that… read more
Cardiopulmonary Fitness
#fitnessworks Though cardiopulmonary fitness is associated with better cardiac and overall well… read more
Overcome Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As we are in the peak days of winter and have lesser and lesser natural light, it's important to… read more
Ten things you need to know about Colon Cancer Screening
Ten things you need to know about Colorectal Cancer (CRC) screening Colorectal cancer, or colon… read more
Ways to help boost your immune system
Nobody is completely immune from getting sick. So, if you want a fighting chance at staying well,… read more
Tips for keeping your eyes healthy
Too many people close their eyes to the importance of keeping theirs healthy. If you don’t take… read more
Be kind to your kidneys and the vital role they play
Understanding why your kidneys are so important isn’t a waste of your time. They’re called… read more
March 30th is National Doctors’ Day
Medical professionals rarely get the recognition they deserve. These hard-working men and women… read more
Aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise and what you need to know
If you thought that all exercise was the same, think again! Few people understand that there are… read more
What is the Mediterranean diet and is it right for you?
If you want to escape the counting, restrictions, and cravings of another starvation diet, it’s… read more
February is National Cancer Prevention Month
Cancer is a growing problem that affects far too many people each year. Cancer doesn’t care if… read more
Defining and understanding depression
Everybody has times that they feel bleak, blah, dreary, weary, tired, stressed, or sad. It’s… read more
January is National Blood Donor Month
Blood donations are desperately needed to save the lives of millions of people. Unfortunately,… read more
Bicycling your way to improved well-being
If you’re spinning your wheels trying to think of a way to get fit and have fun, get ready for… read more
The impact of vitamin D on your health and well-being
While there’s an entire alphabet of vitamins that come with various benefits, vitamin D is one of… read more
Understanding the side effects of too much caffeine
Do you need that morning cup of coffee, that afternoon can of cola or those over-the-counter… read more
Minimize your risk of stroke
A stroke is a very serious condition that impacts the lives of many people every year. Strokes are… read more
Harness the health benefits of hydration
Water, water everywhere, but are you drinking enough? Drinking water is not always about quenching… read more
Tips and tricks for a balanced, healthier Thanksgiving holiday
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! While it’s a very exciting time of year, it seems like… read more
November is COPD Awareness Month
It’s time to clear the air about a misunderstood condition known as COPD, which is short for… read more
Jump in to the benefits of swimming
If you’re tired of huffing and puffing through high-intensity workouts that make you feel like… read more
Tips to exercise your brain and stay mentally sharp
It’s natural to think about staying physically fit and active as you get older, but has the… read more
October is ADHD Awareness Month
There are times when everyone has trouble paying attention, remembering things, or controlling… read more
Healthy eating tips for aging adults
It’s an age-old problem: how to be healthy, stay sharp, and feel young when you just keep getting… read more
Preparing for cold and flu season amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
In past years, it was the flu and colds that went viral during the fall and winter months. Now, the… read more
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: What you need to know
How often do you think about getting a routine screening from a doctor? Most likely, not often… read more
Understanding the dangers of high blood pressure
Is your blood pressure up to no good? Then it’s time to take control of this very pressing… read more
The surging COVID-19 Delta variant and what you need to know
Are you worried about getting sick with the rise of the COVID-19 Delta variant? You’re certainly… read more
August is Psoriasis Action Month
If you notice thick, red, scaly, and itchy patches appearing on your skin, you may have a skin… read more
The benefits of functional fitness for everyday life
If you’re someone that doesn’t always have a reason to workout and isn’t planning on running… read more
How much sugar is too much and how does it affect your health?
There is no way to sugarcoat it any longer—eating too much sugar can be harmful to your health… read more
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month
Cancer comes in many forms and negatively affects far too many lives. Sometimes, this… read more
Understanding sunscreen and how to protect your skin
A little sun is necessary for your body, but too much can be bad for your skin. That is because the… read more
Beat the heat—stay cool and hydrated this summer
With the sweltering days and steamy nights of summer, it’s hard to stay calm, cool, and protected… read more
June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month
If the agony and abruptness of severe headaches causes you to cancel plans with friends, skip… read more
Top tips to help you sleep better at night
Are you dreaming of getting a good night’s sleep? Count yourself among the millions of people who… read more
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on your mental health
After a year of hunkering down, masking up, Zooming in, and going without everything from social… read more
May is Arthritis Awareness Month: What you need to know
Arthritis can be a real sore spot for those who endure its pain every day. While this debilitating… read more
Enjoy the benefits of walking and exercising outdoors
Now that the weather is getting warmer, it’s the perfect opportunity to freshen up your usual… read more
Is it COVID-19 or is it just seasonal allergies? Know the difference.
While allergies are nothing to sneeze at, COVID-19 is typically far worse. Still, they share many… read more
April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month: What you need to know
Few people give Parkinson’s disease a second thought until it affects someone they love. In fact,… read more
The power of vitamin C
When it comes to staying healthy, your best defense is boosting your body’s natural defenses… read more
After you receive a COVID-19 vaccine, what happens next?
While the past year has been filled with lockdowns and masking up, people are finally getting a… read more
March is National Nutrition Month: What you need to know
Eating well is the secret to feeling well, living well, and staying well. Unfortunately, far too… read more
7 Superfoods to help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a pressing problem that can harm your heart and your health. It can damage… read more
The new COVID-19 variants: What you need to know
One of the biggest pandemics of our time is COVID-19. But this one has spawned a variety of… read more
February is American Heart Month: Take care of your heart
During the month of February, expect to have hearts on your mind in celebration of Valentine’s… read more
January is Thyroid Awareness Month: What you need to know
Each January, Thyroid Awareness Month offers an opportunity to bring awareness to a concern that… read more
How do I successfully stick to my New Year’s resolution?
The new year is full of hope and promise. This is especially true for the millions of people making… read more
How to avoid holiday weight gain this season
First, and most importantly, as this year's holiday season is dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic,… read more
How to survive holiday stress this season
The holidays are supposed to be a time of peace, love, and joy. For some people, however, they can… read more
Navigating flu season during the COVID-19 pandemic
Flu season 2020 will be unlike any other flu season in history. With a record number of COVID-19… read more
How do you celebrate Thanksgiving safely in 2020?
With the recent increase in new COVID-19 cases, Thanksgiving 2020 poses challenging new safety… read more
November is American Diabetes Month. Here’s what you need to know.
American Diabetes Month, sponsored by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), is an opportunity to… read more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What you need to know
Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off an annual campaign to increase awareness of our nation’s… read more
Travel safety in the age of COVID-19
Unless you must travel during the COVID-19 pandemic, it makes sense to simply stay home. Travel… read more
September is National Cholesterol Month: Here’s what you need to know
National Cholesterol Education Month is a good time to learn more about the fatty chemical that… read more
Understanding the dangers of heatstroke
Heatstroke, also known as hyperthermia, occurs when someone spends too much time in the heat… read more
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: What are the most common signs of Alzheimer’s disease?
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the month when the Alzheimer’s Association… read more
What is the difference between COVID-19, the flu, and a cold?
In light of current events, we are all concerned about respiratory viruses. Understanding the… read more
What is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month?
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month is an international event designed to celebrate and… read more
How can I make spring allergy season more bearable?
Spring and allergies go hand in hand. Warmer temperatures mean that flowers, grasses, and trees… read more
Can You Control Your Dreams?
Scientists studying sleep and dream activity claim they have successfully induced lucid dreams in a… read more
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