Thriving in Health and Life Blog

Proja is one of my favorite Serbian dishes. It is an ancient dish from my country that used to be made by farmers who were poor. Because of its low cost and accessibility of ingredients, this became one of the staples of Serbian and Balkan cuisine. Different parts of...

Every once in a while, I have a sweet tooth that I want to satisfy. While indulging in a tasty treat once in a while and enjoying our food is important, as a physician, I am always mindful of and encourage my patients to be mindful of what they are putting in their...

We often work with patients who have skin conditions such as acne and rosacea. These conditions can often be persistent, and while there are treatments for both that focus on the skin, these conditions are not fully addressed until we address gut health. Both the skin...

While we should use sunscreen throughout the year, it is in the summer months that we should be particularly cautious about our sun exposure! Just in time, EWG has published the up-to-date Guide to Sunscreens that provides information on sunscreens that offer adequate...

We wish you Happy Holidays and a Healthy and Happy New Year!! We want to thank you for your support over the years, and share how grateful we are to have you in our community. We hope that you have joyful holidays, spend time with your loved ones, set some screen...

Over half of US adults use supplements. Vitamin supplements often contain large doses of vitamins that greatly exceed the RDA (recommended dietary allowance). While in some situations including vitamin deficiency or for certain medical conditions, supplementing...

Last weekend, my daughter and I did a baking challenge (my son was the judge:). I thought I would try to make something I don’t usually make, so I researched some cinnamon roll recipes. I took what I found to be the best tips and ratios from several online recipes and...

In our practice, patients often ask us whether they should work with a health coach, what a health coach can offer them, and what results to expect. This is why Bianca Kamhi, our health coach, and I, have dedicated this letter to sharing more about what a health coach...

I hope that your health and your year are off to a positive start (as much as this is possible in a pandemic). Many of us are working to implement new, healthier habits this year, and gain more control over our nutrition. I’m sharing a guilt-free recipe that will...