by Dr. Odessa Gill | Oct 12, 2018 | Halloween
Trick or treat! Looking for a healthy alternative to the sugar-filled Halloween candies out there? Well, you’re in luck! Rather than ignoring Halloween candy all-together, we put together a list of healthier options that children can still enjoy! Here are Dr....
by Dr. Odessa Gill | Aug 31, 2018 | Recipe
Sweet Potato Protein Muffins by: Linda Heredia, Registered Holistic Nutritionist These muffins are great for anyone from your toddler to athlete. NO Flour, NO Dairy, NO Added Sugar. And like all my other recipes – SIMPLE! INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup cooked...
by Dr. Odessa Gill | Aug 13, 2018 | Children's Health
Don’t let this years back to school rush stress you out! We know that planning for September can commence as early as late July, early August. Feeling like you didn’t have time to get organized this year? Don’t fret, Dr. Erin’s got you covered! She put together a back...
by Dr. Odessa Gill | Aug 8, 2018 | Tests
Thermography is a tool used to examine areas of interest in the body. Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging (DITI) is a non-invasive procedure used to aid in the detection, prognosis and monitoring of conditions and therapies. Thermography is not just a test suited for...
by Dr. Odessa Gill | Jul 2, 2018 | Lifestyle
Want to know if you are dehydrated after your hot yoga class? Read on! #1: You get cramps. Ever notice your legs seize up during or after your hot yoga class? Exercising in the heat with inadequate fluid replacement can lead to reduced blood flow to your...
by Dr. Odessa Gill | Jun 18, 2018 | Digestion, Sunscreen Tips for Kids
Food sensitivity is not a disease. However, it may play a role in causing disease or worsening certain symptoms. A protein called zonulin regulates the permeability of the connection between cells in the digestive tract. Zonulin is up-regulated by gluten and...
by Dr. Odessa Gill | Mar 23, 2018 | Digestion
Generally when a patients comes to see me for digestive reasons, I consider the SIBO test. Specifically, many of those with stomach troubles like gas, bloating and abdominal pain have already tried taking probiotics to address symptoms. 9 times out of 10 a probiotic...
by Dr. Odessa Gill | Mar 22, 2018 | Lifestyle, Spring
Want more Spring in your step this season? Well, read on! Here are my top 5 tips on how to do this adapted from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) traditions. Eat your greens (and not the light green iceburg lettuce kind). Spring is fueled by the energy of the...
by Dr. Odessa Gill | Mar 12, 2018 | Lifestyle
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Shanny Chang and her team recently at Junction Family Dental Care. She shares a holistic view on oral health. She may likely recommend a probiotic once an antibiotic is prescribed. Forward thinking, check. I am thankful that our...
by Dr. Odessa Gill | Jan 8, 2018 | Digestion
We currently live in a time where toxin exposure is highest than it has ever been before. We are chronically exposed to toxic and unhealthy substances in the foods we eat, the water we drink, and the air we breathe. Our cells lack the essential vitamins, minerals and...