Dr. Jessica Black

Drink tea women!

Drinking Tea Alters Women's Genes New research show that tea consumption in women leads to epigenetic changes in genes that interact with cancer and estrogen metabolism

Fitness Rankings about Behavior Are Not Measured Physical Health

IV Therapy for Shingles and Other Conditions - See more at: http://drjessicablack.com/iv-therapy-shingles-conditions/

IV Therapy for Shingles and Other Conditions - Jessica Black Naturopathic medicine is still not the go-to option in America, but more people are coming around to our more natural way of healing as they learn about the benefits of naturopathy. For example, IV therapy is growing in popularity for the treatment of numerous conditions, including nutritional defic…

Improve Family Nutrition by Creating Positive Memories - See more at: http://drjessicablack.com/improve-family-nutrition-creating-positive-memories/

Improve Family Nutrition by Creating Positive Memories - Jessica Black Any successful real estate agent will tell you that the chances of making a sale rise dramatically if homeowners trying to sell their properties do something as simple as leaving a freshly baked apple pie or loaf of bread on the kitchen counter just before a showing. Fresh baked cookies are also ver…

Healthy Eating vs. Exercise: Is Either Better than the Other? - See more at: http://drjessicablack.com/healthy-eating-vs-exercise-either-better/

Healthy Eating vs. Exercise: Is Either Better than the Other? - Jessica Black Healthy eating versus exercise: is either one better than the other? If we naturopaths had a dollar for every time we heard that question we would have a lot of dollars. And unfortunately, far too many in the business of being healthy try to convince consumers to take sides. We see this a lot in …

Could Malnutrition and Bacterial Imbalance Be Linked? - See more at: http://drjessicablack.com/malnutrition-bacterial-imbalance-linked/

Could Malnutrition and Bacterial Imbalance Be Linked? - Jessica Black Malnutrition is nothing new. The medical community has been studying the condition, especially in children, for generations and across nearly every continent. We know it exists. We know that malnutrition can lead to all sorts of chronic physical problems as children grow. What has often confused the…

Nutrition and Immune Health: Lessons from Zika - See more at: http://drjessicablack.com/nutrition-and-immune-health-lessons-from-zika/

Nutrition and Immune Health: Lessons from Zika - Jessica Black News headlines of late have been dominated by the Zika virus making its way through Central and South America. Never one to waste a good crisis, the news media is whipping up Zika hysteria by constantly reporting on worst-case scenarios and potential ‘what-ifs,’ as though everyone bitten by a mosqui…

Naturopathic Medicine: Where Health and Lifestyle Converge - See more at: http://drjessicablack.com/naturopathic-medicine-where-health-and-lifestyle-converge/

Naturopathic Medicine: Where Health and Lifestyle Converge - Jessica Black We naturopathic doctors often get asked to define the difference between naturopathy and what is commonly termed as ‘traditional medicine.’ The question is an interesting one, given that what we call traditional medicine is more modern and less traditional than the kinds of treatments naturopathic m…

Insurance Companies Still at Odds with Naturopathic Medicine - See more at: http://drjessicablack.com/insurance-companies-still-at-odds-with-naturopathic-medicine/

Insurance Companies Still at Odds with Naturopathic Medicine - Jessica Black Naturopathic medicine could be as old as Hippocrates himself, if you believe he originally came up with the idea of the body naturally healing itself. Officially, however, naturopathic medicine was not identified as an organized means of medical treatment until the late 19th century. That makes the…

Super important!

Hormonal Balance Is Critical to Quality of Life - Jessica Black Every autumn, the end of Daylight Saving Time is bad news for the 10 million people Psychology Today says suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). With shorter days and longer nights comes feelings of depression, sadness, and unexplainable fatigue. Those who find the condition debilitating spe…

Cholesterol may not be all that bad after all!

Foods High in Cholesterol Don't Raise Heart Risks A new study provides more evidence that eating high-cholesterol food does not increase the risk for heart disease.

Try this for an easy to prepare "on the go" snack!

Fresh Sliced Golden Beets with Lemon - Jessica Black I have met many people who have never eaten fresh sliced golden beets. You may not have thought about eating beets raw but think again! These sliced beets make a healthy, simple, easy-to-prepare, and delicious snack. Bring these beets with you on the go.

Easy healthy dinner. Just throw together the night before and transfer to the oven when you get home.

Mexican Quinoa Dinner - Jessica Black Improving your vegetable and healthy protein intake can improve how you feel. Mexican Quinoa dinner is a simple and easy dish to put together. For this recipe, keeping some of the vegetable ingredients out and consuming them raw helps increase the nutrient content of your meal. Experiment. For examp…

Don't forget to make these little delicious chocolates for your Valentine this year!

Homemade Valentine's Truffle Chocolates - Jessica Black

Try these quick and easy green beans!

Blanched Green Beans - Jessica Black Try these simple and delicious green beans. You cook them just enough to bring out the green and season them only with a little salt. You can eat these while they are warm or chill them for an easy to grab snack later on. I make them ahead of time, chill them, and then pull …

This delicious fish is very easy to make! Try it this weekend.

Anti-Inflammatory Crusted Fish - Jessica Black It is very important to continue consuming foods that are anti-inflammatory. Inflammation is at the root cause of most chronic illness. This simple recipe is healthy and delicious. I have crushed many kinds of rice crackers, chips, seeds, and nuts to coat fish. It is very easy to experiment with dif…

The anti-inflammation diet is the best way to prevent future health issues! Start now....

The Value of an Anti-Inflammatory Diet with Dr. Jessica Black, ND Dr. Jessica Black, ND is an experienced clinician and accomplished author. Her first book, which started as a compilation of the recipe suggestions she was giving to her clients, became very popular. She has since written a second edition of The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book, as well as a…

Don't underestimate the importance of magnesium! Sleep well this weekend!

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Crunchy Burritos - Jessica Black Burritos are easy to make and can include a wide array of ingredients. This recipes is meant to be an easy dinner to throw together, but if you have a little more time you can saute onions, garlic, and zucchini in a little olive oil to layer into your burritos. If you are making these burritos for c…

Do your kids know how to swallow supplements?

Teaching your Children How to Swallow Pills - Jessica Black Swallowing pills can be a daunting endeavor, especially if you are a 7 year old. I taught my children very early how to swallow pills, almost before they could comprehend that it might be a scary thing. Most people are going about it all wrong. They wait until their child is 10 years old…

This looks pretty good and easy. I would use coconut oil or even butter in place of the canola oil. And I would say just use plain eggs also instead of egg substitute! If you are lactose free you can always use unsweetened almond milk instead of the milk. It's pretty easy to start converting recipes to make them fit your diet.

Spinach-Mushroom Quiche Serves 2 Ingredients 1 tsp canola or corn oil 6 oz Portobello mushrooms, stemmed and sliced 3 green onions, chopped 2 tbsp port 2 cl garlic, minced 1 cup (about 2.5 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and dried 1 tsp cornstarch 3/4 cup fat-free milk 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup shredded, part-skim…

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The Freedom Diet - coming sooooooon! - Jessica Black The food revolution is here and can be confusing to navigate. With dietary suggestions coming from all directions, one must be able to search through all of these suggestions and come up with the plan that is the best fit. Not all of the recent fad diets are the same, but they have the same…

Testosterone is great for your health, both for men and for women. If you think you may be low, get your testosterone levels checked!

No Cardiovascular Risk Seen in Latest Testosterone Study The largest study of testosterone-replacement therapy so far, albeit retrospective, shows normalization of testosterone levels can reduce the risk of cardiovascular incidents and overall mortality.

Are you feeling guilty over your coffee drinking? Think again....

Coffee: Healthy or Unhealthy? - Jessica Black Coffee has been under large debate in previous years but mounting research is in support of drinking moderate amounts of coffee for improved health in many arenas. For example, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) released a report this year stating that moderate amounts of coffee and…

Interesting!

Why Google Is Going All In On Diabetes Google made a name for itself with search technology, but it has dabbled in moonshot projects like self-driving cars. Now the company's life science unit is looking for better diabetes treatments.

Ignore the picture - this is a good article outlining the importance in Vitamin D and preventing Type 2 Diabetes.

Should We Prescribe Vitamin D to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? What is the role of vitamin D in preventing and treating TD2? Whose vitamin level should be measured, and who should be prescribed supplements? Taking stock with Drs Mathieu and Roussel.

Okay - but then we shouldn't put it on the label because it may confuse us? What? Maybe then we shouldn't put the added sugars in the foods either. I think we need to know what is going into our foods!

Putting 'added sugars' on food labels may baffle shoppers (Reuters Health) - Consumers may struggle to understand food nutrition panels that include “added sugars,” a study suggests, illustrating the challenge ahead as U.S. health officials consider putting this detail on food labels to nudge Americans

Tickets on sale now for great health event - I'll also be speaking and giving away anti-inflammation books as prizes.

WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE WORKSHOP This workshop will teach you how to better: -step into your purpose -detox your life -eat with intention -revitalize your body by learning about hormones -release physical & emotional toxins & stress -purify your skin & makeup routine Each person receives: -fresh one day organic juice cleanse ($60 v…

Good for you Hawaii!

Hawaii becomes first U.S. state to raise smoking age to 21 Hawaii's governor on Friday signed a bill raising the legal smoking age statewide to 21, the first U.S. state to do so.The law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2016, and will also ban the sale, purchase or