By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. There are best practices for administering supplements in your daily regimen to support nutritional gaps. Read on to identify the best ways to take your supplements to maximize their absorption. Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble...
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Getting Yourself to Bed: Rest, Protection, and Recovery with Melatonin
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. I used to see melatonin as a last resort for getting and staying asleep. I would successfully redirect a patient’s attention to synergistic herbal blends, diet, exercise, and light exposure changes. Times have changed, and so...
Seasonal Balance with L-Theanine
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. The spring equinox, when the sun crosses the celestial equator, occurs March 20 in the Northern Hemisphere. During an equinox, you can expect time to speed up, in a sense. Sunsets and sunrises around equinoxes are faster than...
Pre-Workout Supplements May Stimulate New Year Inspiration
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, PhD, DOM, L.Ac. A new year often inspires working out. Movement is an essential aspect of health. Flushing the body with increased circulation, and massaging the organs, bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and fascia with movement is critical...
E is for Everyone!
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, DOM, L.Ac. Vitamin E, also called tocopherol, is found in seeds, nuts, vegetables, oils, fish, poultry, and meats. This beneficial antioxidant can support immunity and fight cell damage from chronic illnesses and cancer. Often a well-rounded...
The Berry Healthy Smoothie Bowl
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, DOM, L.Ac. The high fiber and antioxidant content of a smoothie bowl offer a nutritious meal replacement or post-meal dessert. Blueberries and acai are often referred to as “super fruits” due to their high antioxidant content. Berries reduce...
Oldie but Goodie: Dietary Fiber the Healthy Helper
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, DOM, L.Ac. Processed food is often loaded with dangerous ingredients and lacks beneficial nutrition. It provides minimal satisfaction while placing you on a blood sugar roller coaster. Dietary fiber is something your mom or dad lectured you...
Nothing Plain About Plantains
By Dr. Shellie L. Rosen, DOM, L.Ac. Are you getting tired of your same old summer snacks? Have you added plantain chips to your rotation? This healthful snack is sure to help satisfy your cravings and replace your electrolytes, all while assisting immunity and...