Gut-Brain Talk: The Kynurenine Pathway
Hi Friends, Did you know that your gut could be controlling your mood? This is because of the gut-brain axis. You may have heard of serotonin, the “happy” brain neurotransmitter. It influences your mood, focus, and sleep. What’s amazing is that 90% of our serotonin is made in the lining of our gut! Our gut microbiome (ecosystem of trillions of […]
Latest Research on Multivitamins for Brain Health!
Hi Friends, There’s exciting news in the world of brain health. A new study called COSMOS-Mind was just published in the journal of “Alzheimer’s and Dementia.” This was a large randomized control trial done at Harvard comparing a multivitamin to a placebo. They found that adults over the age of 65 who took a […]
NEW VIDEO: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE!
Watch Now Hi Friends, Have you ever had a senior moment where you forgot a word or a name at the tip of the tongue? When is this normal versus an early sign of cognitive decline? Over the last few months, I’ve been researching one of the most feared diseases affecting the brain: ALZHEIMER’S. What […]
NEW VIDEO: KETO Explained by Dr. Rajsree
I’m so excited to share with you my latest video all about the KETOGENIC diet, also known as the KETO diet.
My Recipe for Sautéed Mushrooms
Hi Friends, Last weekend, I quickly threw together some fresh ingredients and was pleasantly surprised at how tasty the dish turned out. Apparently, mushrooms + basil + garlic= incredible gourmet flavor! Mushrooms are a great source of pre-biotic fiber to feed all the good bacteria in your microbiome. They also have selenium, vitamin D, and B6, potassium, and glutathione. […]
HISTAMINES: Symptoms, Foods, and Relief!
Hi Friends, Happy Wednesday Friends! How many of you are familiar with HISTAMINES? Histamines are chemicals released by your immune cells thatmcause ALLERGY symptoms. Hence, “anti-histamines” are allergy medications. The many manifestations of histamines vary in different parts of your body. In the nose it causes nasal congestion and sneezing🤧. In the skin it can cause itching, hives, and […]
My Recipe for Almond Cookies!
Happy Wednesday Friends! Enjoying a homemade treat once in a while is a great way to sustain a healthy lifestyle of clean eating without any feeling of deprivation. My son and I had fun baking this weekend and we came up with a winning recipe for almond cookies! These cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and vegan. […]
What’s Your HS-CRP?
Hi Friends, Where do you stand as far as INFLAMMATION? Sometimes inflammation is obvious. If you have pain somewhere in your body, that means there is inflammation. On your blood tests, an easy way to assess your inflammation is to check your HS-CRP. HS-CRP is a marker of inflammation in your body and an indicator of cardiovascular […]
Natural Ways to Lower Cholesterol
Hi Friends, Is your cholesterol in an optimal range? LDL is the “bad” cholesterol and correlates with saturated fat in your diet, as well as genetic factors. You can lower your LDL by reducing your intake of saturated fat, which is found in red meat🥩, butter🧈, cheese🧀, coconut oil🥥, and MCT oil. HDL is the […]
Can Your Microbiome Move The Scale ?
Hi Friends, What is the secret to weight loss? Over the years, many theories and fads have circulated. I often see patients struggling to move the scale and when I ask them what they are eating, they are eating very little indeed: just a few “diet bars” and shakes. They are hungry all the time […]
Dr. Rajsree is a caring and compassionate physician, who is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Integrative/Holistic medicine. She is passionate about helping patients optimize their health through a preventative approach involving healthy lifestyle, dietary changes, targeted nutritional supplementation, and optimizing hormones. Her practice is unique in the personalized attention she devotes to each and every patient.