Dr. Alyssa Guglielmo

Every year, when January 1st rolls along, we all talk about New Year’s Resolutions. What if this is year is different? What if we talk about New Year’s Intentions…and never look back?! Before we dive in to an exploration of intentions, let’s look at the definition of resolution (as per google)… res·o·lu·tion /ˌrezəˈlo͞oSH(ə)n/ noun a firm […]

I don’t know how many of you have tried zucchini noodles, but they are very versatile and cook up nicely. Many people I know own a spiralizer, which easily makes zucchini noodles. I have not dabbled in that yet, but I have found a number of stores carry them already spiralized without much added cost.

Carbohydrates are our main source of blood glucose, a major source of energy for our bodies, and the only form of energy for the brain and red blood cells. If we don’t take in glucose, our bodies are forced to make it, using a process that requires energy and can make us tired. Lack of

Ingredients: 1/4 cup organic virgin coconut oil 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup almond butter (or nut/seed butter of choice) 1/3 cup almond meal (or finely ground almonds) 1/2 cup coconut flakes Himalayan crystal salt for sprinkling Directions: Line brownie tin with parchment paper and set aside. In a

Gut Health Facts: Inside our guts are 100 trillion bacteria – about three pounds worth It is a very complex living system that outnumber the cells in body by a ratio of 10 to 1 There are good bacteria and bad bacteria, the goal is to keep them in balance Probiotics are good bacteria, similar

Sugar is one of the most highly addictive substances on our planet and the root cause of number of epidemics in our society, from diabetes to obesity.  According to the American Heart Association, the maximum amount of added sugar one should consume in a day is: Men: 150 calories per day (37.5g or 9 tsp),

A few years back, many of our hand soaps and cleaning products were invaded by antibacterial substances. Since then it has become fairly common knowledge that actions like this, as well as the many years of antibiotic abuse, have caused stronger, more virulent bacteria, aka “super bugs,” to develop in our society. At a simplistic

I don’t know how many of you practice visualization, or are aware of the phrase “thoughts become things” but this is a well studied phenomenon that dates way, way back in time and was more recently brought to light by people like Rhonda Byrne in her book “The Secret.” If the concept seems overwhelming, they

Garlic is one of the few things on – and of – this earth that is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral. That’s a pretty big statement right there. It means it can fight off whatever is thrown at it. The “medicinal” benefits of garlic can be attributed to the chemical compound allicin. Keep in mind, to

Packaged foods have become a mainstay in our society. Each of those bags and boxes of “food” are adorned with a label that reads like a chemistry experiment. I am going to share more information to help you decipher your ingredient label and know what to avoid, but first I want to share with you