I was 32 years old and in my first job after my Pain Fellowship. I was pregnant for the first time and didn’t have any pregnant friends to learn the ropes from – so it was all learning from books for me. I remembered that some people develop a type of high blood sugar during their pregnancy called Gestational Diabetes. From my rusty OB/Gyn textbook learning back in medical school, I thought ...
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Intermittent fasting can promote diversity of gut bacteria, which can lead to positive brain/mood changes and better sugar balancing.
Yes, it is true. Similarly, to many “new ideas” in modern day, intermittent fasting is not new. What is new today being why people chose to do it. In fact, humans have intermittently fasted throughout our evolution. Whether it was because food was not available or as part of major a religious practice ...
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This month Dr. Boston wrote two Holiday songs to celebrate the season!
Song 1
The Twelve Exercises of Christmas
(to the tune of Partridge in a Pear Tree)
On the 12th day of Christmas
Exercise is key:
Twelve Biceps curling
Eleven Calves a-Raising
Ten Legs a-Leaping
Nine Tummies Crunching
Eight Hamstrings Stretching
Seven Triceps Dipping
Six Arms a-Lifting
Five Second Plank
Four Jumping Jacks
Three Side Lunges
Two Mountain Climbers
And a Deep Squat Bending My Knees
Song 2
Holiday Belly
(to the ...
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It’s that time of year again – the holiday “eating season.” And, while lots of people think the holidays are the most wonderful time of year, your gut may disagree. That’s because it’s this time of the year when people flood their system with rich, sugary foods – and that can lead to digestive issues, low immune function, and plenty of weight gain. In fact, Americans gain an average of 5 pounds between Thanksgiving and ...
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What a gift the Akasha Family is to us!! From the moment we walked through their door, we were made to feel like part of this incredible family by everyone on staf…
