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How to Manage Guilt During Quarantine Learn to Care for Your Mental + Emotional Health
A few weeks ago I wrote a little blurb for an article about how to best handle these quarantine times, or as I like to say now, quarantimes.
While other practitioners talk about diet and exercise, I chose to focus on mental health because that’s by far the most prominent issue I’ve been witnessing in my practice.
People are scared and anxious, but the most common emotion I've observed is guilt.
Many of my patients feel terrible for being annoyed by the restrictions placed on their lives while others are facing a potentially life threatening illness, the death or sickness of loved ones, job loss, business collapse, and much more.
Support Your Lung Health Through Chinese Medicine Boost Your Immune System + Vitality with These Tips
With the COVID pandemic, there’s a lot of concern about our lungs and their ability to fight off the viruses and remain healthy.
From a Western perspective, supporting our lungs seems limited to breathing exercises and hoping for the best.
But if we look to Chinese medicine there’s plenty of action we can take!
Let’s take a tour through Chinese medical physiology and discover ways to nourish our lungs so they’re balanced and healthy.
Homemade Banana Bread {Vegan, Gluten Free Adaptations, No Refined Sugar} Enjoy this Classic Treat Without Allergens
I love baking.
My husband loves banana bread.
As you might have guessed, mixing up a loaf has become a regular occurrence in our house.
So much so that we’ll go to the store to buy extra bananas so we have enough left over to get good and brown for bread.
We’re on a bit of a kick!
Which is the perfect time to really dial in a recipe!
I think we’ve nailed it.
Be Excellent to Each Other Connection + Compassion in a Time of Uncertainty
I saw this as I was walking around my neighborhood on Saturday and it reinforced my belief that I have some pretty cool neighbors.
In times like these we’ve got to look to the classics for guidance.
The uncertainty we’re living in is uncomfortable, but I’m also grateful for how connected we can all still remain through the magic of the interwebs.
COVID-19 FAQ: Don’t Panic, Be Informed Get Answers to Common Questions + Stay Safe
Your burning COVID-19 questions, answered.
Living in the epicenter of the outbreak in the US has understandably raised a lot of concerns from my patients.
I’ve compiled the common questions I’ve heard and answered them to the best of my ability.
I’ve linked sources wherever I can.
Please note: these answers are for informational purposes only. They are not medical advice. Please speak with your doctor or healthcare professional about what’s best for you.
Coronavirus and the Importance of Terrain Discover a Critical Variable for Understanding Your Risk
With headlines popping up daily announcing new statistics from COVID-19, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about what’s going on and what we can do.
Information is both abundant and lacking and it’s confusing to sort through.
In the meantime, I’d like to discuss one massively important variable that naturopathic doctors are very familiar with but that isn’t discussed at all in the mainstream.
And it’s a crucial component to determining your risk for catching the virus and how it progresses through your system.
Is Hand Washing or Hand Sanitizer Better for Avoiding the Flu? Discover Which is Your Best Bet to Miss Out on the Yuck
The flu is making its rounds and everyone is wondering what they can do to protect themselves.
I want to address an important part of the conversation that tends to get overlooked: handwashing versus hand sanitizer.
These two things seem equivocal in most people’s minds: just do one of them regularly and you’re covered.
This is NOT true.
Easy + Delicious Homemade Pho Broth Make This Flavorful, Nutritious Broth in Your Kitchen with Love
Making your own pho broth is definitely not as hard as you think!
All it takes is a little time and the right spices and voila!
You’ve got an unctuous, rich broth that’s the perfect base for this classic Vietnamese dish.
It’s my favorite broth to have in the freezer, ready to pull out if I’m under the weather or just craving some really flavorful, nutrient-dense food.
About Me
Hi. I’m Dr. Liz Carter.
I’m here to help you go from just surviving to fully thriving.
Achieve what you want out of life through better health and a deeper understanding of yourself and others.
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