Last week, a client told me she was drinking turmeric lattes and eating açai bowls every morning because her Instagram feed convinced her these were the best anti-inflammatory breakfast ideas—meanwhile, she was popping ibuprofen daily for joint pain and felt like garbage by 10 AM. Here’s the truth: you don’t need exotic superfoods or expensive … Read more
Last week, Benny (my rescue pit mix) pulled a muscle chasing a squirrel, and my vet put him on anti-inflammatory meds. Made me realize something: we’re both fighting the same battle against inflammation, except I get to choose food as my medicine. Lucky me. The Heavy Hitters: Fatty Fish That Pack a Punch Your grandmother … Read more
My grandmother used to swear by her daily turmeric tea, claiming it kept her joints from aching during Chicago’s harsh winters. At 22, I rolled my eyes—until chronic shoulder pain from hours hunched over my laptop sent me desperately googling natural remedies. Turns out, she was onto something powerful that science is now backing with … Read more