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Our liver is an amazing organ.  We can’t live without it.  Our liver performs over 500 separate functions in the body, including breaking down toxins, detoxifying (cleansing) the blood, producing hormones and other substances needed by the body, digesting and metabolizing fat, carbohydrates and protein, and storing and releasing energy.  It also serves as one of the most important supports for our immune system.  It detects bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms that enter our bodies through our gut.  We can overwhelm our liver by eating too much sugar and saturated fat, not exercising enough, not getting enough sleep, and...

Just like so many of you, I enjoy a really good glass of wine or a cocktail!  For me, having a drink signals fun, reward and relaxation.  And these days, we may also find ourselves reaching for our go-to alcoholic beverage to help reduce stress and anxiety, and to help us relax.  What we might not know, though, is that even small amounts of alcohol—1 drink in an hour—has an impact on the body’s functions and can reduce the function of our immune system.  The body and our livers go into overdrive to process the alcohol, which negatively impacts its...

The greatest obstacles to inner peace are disturbing emotions such as anger and attachment, fear and suspicion, while love and compassion and a sense of universal responsibility are the sources of peace and happiness.  -Dalai Lama-   Now more than ever, we may be struggling with stress and anxiety.  Everyday we are bombarded with anxiety-producers: news, work, kids, our devices 24/7 and on and on.  And now we have either added to or replaced our “normal” stressors with new ones.  Add to our list teachers, 3 meal a day cooks, and a crash course in epidemiology! Even though most of...

What's the number one thing that can keep us from getting sick? Staying in our beds?! Maybe, but really it's our immune system! With the flu, colds and other illnesses surrounding us, we have to keep our immunity as strong as possible. And now there is a new threat to us all—Coronavirus--which is causing a lot of worry and concern for everyone.  So how do we avoid coming down with what feels like an inevitable illness?  We all know the basics—get enough sleep, wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands, be physically active; manage your stress; drink plenty of fluids.  So, what else can...