Category Archives: News

Post-Holiday De-Stressing

By: Melissa Crispell CNS, CNHP We all know the holidays can be stressful. Forget the reindeer, Grandma got run over by the whole holiday season. As a matter of fact, as I write I’m only one day away from a full house and all that comes with it: cleaning, wrapping presents, preparing meals, setting up

Joyful Almond Treats Recipe

Try this recipe and let us know what you think! Joyful Almond Treats Ingredients: 1 ¼ C Coconut flakes 2/3 C coconut oil melted ½ C Almond butter ¼ C Almonds (chopped) 1 tsp Vanilla 1 Dark Chocolate bar (melted) Process: 1. Mix all ingredients, except the dark chocolate, in a bowl 2. Melt dark

Challenging the COMT Gene

On this episode of “Ask Dr. J”, a practitioner writes in to ask Dr. Jaffe about the COMT Gene. The practitioner wants to know if it is possible to challenge the system with folate and tyrosine instead of genetic testing. Tune in to hear what Dr. J has to say.

Cranberry Mule Recipe

By Melissa Crispell 1-part Vodka (use the good stuff! e.g. Cold River Vodka) 1-part cranberry juice (again, use the good stuff. e.g. RW Knudsen Cranberry Juice) 2-parts ginger beer (you know by now… good stuff. e.g Powell & Mahoney Ginger Beer) Juice of ½ a lime Lime wedges, fresh cranberries, and rosemary sprigs for garnish

LRA Case Study of 13-Year-Old Child With Diabetes

Prepared by Jayashree Mani, MS, CCN HISTORY: Bob was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 11 with consistent blood glucose readings in the 350 mg/dl range. At that time, his protein glycation measure of risk (HbA1c) was elevated at 8%. Type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile or insulin dependent diabetes, is