FOUNDATIONS OF WELLNESS
The Basics of Staying Healthy
Expert guidance and insights on the basics of nutrition, exercise, self-care, prevention and living well from the Wellness Letter in collaboration with the UC Berkeley School of Public Health.
Enlarged Lymph Nodes After a Covid Vaccine
My sister had enlarged lymph nodes seen on a mammogram that were ultimately attributed to a recent Covid vaccine but caused her much worry in the meantime. Can the...
What is a Naturopath?
A friend of mine recommended I see a naturopath for my headaches. What exactly are naturopaths, and how qualified are they to treat medical conditions?
They are practitioners of naturopathy...
Small Acts of Kindness = Increased Happiness
During my years of practicing medicine, I often received gifts from my patients—things like homemade cookies and similarly thoughtful offerings. And while I absolutely enjoyed the cookies, it was...
The Alexander Technique
Developed more than a century ago by F. Matthias Alexander, the Alexander Technique is a method for improving posture and reducing muscle tension as you move about in your...
Should You Take a Fiber Supplement?
You probably know that fiber is good for digestion. Simply put, this “plant roughage” helps keep you “regular,” as well as overall supporting a healthy gut microbiome (the population...
The World Inside Your Mouth
The collection of microorganisms (or microbes) that live on and inside your body is known as the microbiome, and there is increasing interest in its effect on health. The...
Got High Blood Pressure? Relax!
If you’re looking to shave some points off your blood pressure, relaxation techniques might help—at least for a while.
That’s according to a new analysis of clinical trials that have...
Plant-Rich Diets for Optimal Aging
There may be no fountain of youth, but a diet rich in plant foods might be one of the keys to thriving later in life, a large 30-year study...
June 2025 Issue
- Eye Color & Health
- When Doctors' Words Hurt
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Cutting Boards
- Fluoride
- Osteoporosis Guidelines
- Celeriac Puree
Celeriac Puree
The flavor of celeriac (celery root) is difficult to describe: It’s decidedly celerylike, but also is slightly nutty, with very faint licorice undertones. Cooking celeriac in milk helps preserve...
