Archive for November 2015
Lauren’s Kitchen: Detox Slaw
This slaw has become a mainstay in the Hubele house the past two weeks as I have played around with different ingredient combinations. Clearly no one has tired of it as I am sure I would have heard some rumblings. Quite frankly everything I added only made it better, so what you are getting here…
Read MoreHealthful Holidays
It’s no coincidence that I see more acute flu, bronchial infections, digestive disturbances, and UTIs the ten weeks between Halloween and the first week of January than the next ten months all put together. This, according to my colleagues, plays out in their practices as well, aligning perfectly with the high season of parties at…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Hubele Family Kohlrabi Soup
So, long ago, back in an earlier chapter of my life, I taught at Heidelberg American High and after a full day of reigning in teenagers I spent my evenings trying to keep up with truly the world’s most active two year old boy. Some days there just wasn’t enough steam left and preparing a…
Read MoreAcute Care 101: The Three Stages of Acute Care – Continued
Last week I shared Kelly’s story and discussed the early signs of an acute illness and the first two stages of treatment. In today’s post we’ll take a look at the third stage of care for acute illness—convalescence. Stage Three So, Kelly followed her protocols perfectly and now three days later she is 80% better,…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Roasted Beet and Quinoa Salad
There is not a holiday meal that would not be honored to share the stage with this first course beauty! The vibrant colors of this Roasted Beet Salad pales only in comparison to its taste. While this is a gluten free and dairy free recipe it will please all the guests at your table even if it…
Read MoreAcute Care 101: Three Stages of Acute Care
Last week I shared with you a story about Kelsey and how her acute symptoms appeared over the course of twenty four hours. The first symptoms, mental and emotional, were very subtle and are generally misinterpreted or go unnoticed by most. Her physical symptoms appeared within the next twenty four hours. This information is particularly…
Read MoreLauren’s Kitchen: Herbed Falafel
I have been preparing family meals since I was ten years old, and I have to admit, it has taken me a full 45 years to try my hand at falafels. Now there is no turning back because these are just incredible and the family is hooked. I was pleasantly surprised to find they were…
Read MoreAcute Care 101: Acute Illness Warning Signs
Last week I introduced this series on caring for acute cases by explaining the difference between acute and chronic symptoms. Because each one requires a different approach, the protocols and care vary. Today I’m going to break down Kelsey’s experience with the onset of the flu. I will point out typical early warning symptoms that,…
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