Wash your produce in a mixture of white vinegar and water to remove pesticides before serving. Soaking produce in a bath of approximately 10% white vinegar and 90% water for up to an hour removes many pesticides from produce. You can also use a mixture of 1 tbsp. lemon juice, 2 tablespoons baking soda, and 1 […]
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Dr. O’s Tips: Eliminate artificial light 1 hour before bedtime for more restful sleep
If you have trouble falling asleep or getting restful sleep, be sure to eliminate all sources of artificial light for one hour before bedtime. One hour before you sleep, dim your lights and eliminate any sources of unnatural light. This means refraining from watching television, using a computer, smart phone, Kindle or tablet for one hour before bed. The […]
Dr. O’s Tips: Cayenne Lemon Detox Brew
Drink 1 cup of hot water with a large wedge of lemon and a couple pinches of cayenne pepper first thing in the morning (on an empty stomach). It might seem a bit odd at first, but after a few days, you’ll likely start to begin to look forward to drinking it, and when you […]
Dr. O’s Tips: Trade the fat-free and low-fat creamers for full-fat cream in your coffee
Lose the fat-free and low-fat creamers and use full-fat cream in your coffee instead. Low-fat and fat-free dairy products actually increase weight gain by spiking insulin levels. Dairy fat contains CLA-conjugated linoleic acid, which has been linked to a decrease in stored body fat. Instead use 2 tablespoons of full-fat cream in your coffee. Tim […]
