Health & Wellness Articles
Time of Your Life: How to Fit in Fitness
Your health is worth making time for. We've all said it before. Between a mounting workload, juggling your family's various schedules, and taking care of the home, "I don't have time" rolls off the tongue effortlessly, no? It is an especially comforting phrase to tell...
‘Birds of Paradise’ National Geographic Project
Amazing to see these birds from New Guinea use their beauty and behavior to captivate their mates... such a beautiful video – warms my heart to watch. Notice the postures and color changes, precision in rhythm and movement, the vocal callings... A wonder indeed!
Reci-Pea
This following recipe comes from Cavallo Point’s very own Chef Jayne Reichert. Learning from Chef Jayne at the cooking school is always a favorite moment during one of my Optimal Health retreats. Enjoy this healthful, green side dish at your next al fresco dinner (a...
Fueling for Fitness
(This will not require you to drink raw eggs, like Rocky) If our bodies are machines, learning to run them properly rests upon how we are fueled. Like a new, luxury sports car, we may have the capability of 300 horsepower but not if leaded standard gasoline is...
Exercise: From distracted to focused and recharged
Go ahead and congratulate yourself for your last workout … In the middle of a hectic lifestyle, it’s too easy to shelve a crucial sweat-session. What you likely already know is that exercise will increase your energy levels, lower your stress hormones, and provide a...
New Discovery on Heart Disease has Scientists Seeing Red
As the height of summer approaches, dinnertime could have you dreaming of barbeque season. But a recent Nature Medicine study might persuade you to reconsider that burger.
Dr. Brad’s Integrative Medicine Approach
Dr. Brad, what is your approach to Integrative Medicine? Unlike other Integrative Medicine practices, where patients consult with a health team consisting of one MD and other alternative health practitioners (a scenario which often requires multiple appointments and...
Q&A: Feeling Refreshed
"I have a very hectic schedule. What's the best way to unplug?" Here are a few tips on creating a weekend that will leave you feeling refreshed: Turn off as many electronic communication devices as possible. Sleep in. Make a big breakfast, put your feet up and read...
Q&A: Integrative Medicine & Alternative Medicine
"What is the difference between Integrative Medicine and Alternative Medicine?" Alternative Medicine is a term used to describe over 100 healing therapies not traditionally taught in medical school. Integrative Medicine, on the other hand, is a rapidly expanding field...