Food is Medicine

I know this, I have lived this, and one important human being has helped me fully understand this.

It began my research on this topic when I was 29, newly divorced, and had a pivotal moment in my life… I realized that I was the one responsible for my happiness.

And so, I set out on a path to explore what mattered most to me and what would make me happy. For me, it all came down to having the energy I needed to live a life of limitless potential.

Some of my Italian relatives lived to be in their mid to late 90’s and while I didn’t think I could replicate their lifestyle exactly, I knew I wanted to get better quality sleep, move more, and consume natural and clean foods.

I figured out what I consumed could either give me or drain my energy. The choice seemed obvious.

I spent 10 years trying to figure it out on my own. But, I needed help to take my wellness to the next level. And, I didn’t want to have to treat some disease down the road, I wanted to prevent disease and I knew these basics were key to preventing disease.

So, I searched out an integrative medicine doctor who has helped me heal various physical small ailments and revitalize my energy. These days I have more energy in my 40’s than I ever did in my 20’s. Thank you, Melinda Ring, MD, FACP, ABOIM, my integrative medicine doctor. It seems only fitting to share her recent TedX Talk for others who may be looking for ways to stay healthier, increase energy and improve wellness… all through food.

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