Lesser known causes of anxiety

Suffering from anxiety is like being held prisoner in a place where worry infuses every thought, your heart pounds, and the world seems jarring and disorienting. With anti-anxiety medications among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States, Americans are clearly suffering. Though medications relieve the symptoms, they don’t address the cause. Some causes…

Spaghetti squash with skirt steak

Ingredients 1 large spaghetti squash (about 4 pounds). halved lengthwise, seeds scooped out 1 small red onion, halved and very thinly sliced 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon thinly sliced lime zest 1/4 cup lime juice (from 3 limes) 1 1/4 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4 equal pieces Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees.…

Sautéd Brussels Sprouts

This is a fantastic lunch or side dish. 1 – 1/2 lbs of  brussels sprouts or 1 bag of shredded brussels sprouts 3 Tbls coconut oil 2 strips Turkey bacon 1 Tbls spoon poppy seeds 1 large shallot (optional) Sea salt and pepper to taste If using whole brussels sprouts, use food processor with a…

Antipasto

This is great alone or on a salad.  It is also fantastic with left over chicken.  Just cut up the chicken and stir it in! 1 cup finely chopped celery 2 cups diced asparagus 2 cups artichoke hearts, diced 1 cup black or Kalamata olives 1 Tbsp chopped pickles (I use homemade  fermented pickles or…

Is your blood pressure too low?

We all hear about the risks associated with high blood pressure, but having low blood pressure can also pose health risks. When you have low blood pressure your blood, which carries oxygen and nutrients, is not being sufficiently pushed into the tissues throughout your body, including the brain. This means your brain and other organs…