http://www.mindbodygreen.com/wc/dr-alejandra-carrasco Dr. Alejandra Carrasco's Posts on MindBodyGreen http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9577/think-its-expensive-to-get-healthy-10-free-ways-to-optimize-wellness.html Do you ever feel like it's expensive to live a healthy life? I hear that a lot from my patients. Buying high-quality food, becoming involved in wellness classes and workshops, and investing in... Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9577/think-its-expensive-to-get-healthy-10-free-ways-to-optimize-wellness.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-05-17T17:00:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9444/the-7-best-spices-for-healing.html Most of us in the field of holistic medicine could spend hours discussing different approaches to food and diet. However, I think that we often overlook the power that a diet varied in an abundance... Wed, 08 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9444/the-7-best-spices-for-healing.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-05-08T11:00:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9074/4-common-but-often-undiagnosed-causes-of-fatigue.html Did you know that fatigue affects millions of people around the world? There are many reasons for developing fatigue, but these are the top four reasons my patients present with fatigue in my... Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:35:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9074/4-common-but-often-undiagnosed-causes-of-fatigue.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-04-24T11:35:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8842/the-power-of-gratitude-in-the-face-of-tragedy.html When I learned of the carnage and senseless brutality of the bombing at the Boston Marathon, I, like millions of others around the world, had a very visceral reaction. The wind was knocked out of... Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:00:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8842/the-power-of-gratitude-in-the-face-of-tragedy.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-04-17T20:00:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8399/8-foods-you-should-always-buy.html After my last piece, 10 Foods You Should Never Buy, I wanted to focus on what you should put in your grocery cart. Yes, I know nutrition is a highly individual process, but these 8 foods are pretty... Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:33:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8399/8-foods-you-should-always-buy.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-04-11T17:33:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8372/renew-and-replenish-yourself-with-6-healthy-changes.html Spring is here, and with it comes an opportunity for renewal and rebirth. It's a great time of year to make healthy changes. Here are six easy things you can do this spring to keep you nourished and... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:13:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8372/renew-and-replenish-yourself-with-6-healthy-changes.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-04-03T15:13:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8272/what-story-are-you-telling-yourself-about-your-family.html A fascinating article came out last week in the New York Times about... Wed, 27 Mar 2013 18:20:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8272/what-story-are-you-telling-yourself-about-your-family.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-03-27T18:20:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8171/5-benefits-of-a-10-minute-meditation-practice.html Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:27:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8171/5-benefits-of-a-10-minute-meditation-practice.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-03-20T16:27:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8076/why-i-dont-practice-conventional-medicine-an-md-explains.html Escape Fire, a very telling documentary about the state of health care in the United States, premiered on CNN Sunday night. For those of you who haven't seen it, I highly recommend that you watch it... Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:05:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-8076/why-i-dont-practice-conventional-medicine-an-md-explains.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-03-13T18:05:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7951/10-foods-you-should-never-buy.html Ever wonder who the villains are in the grocery store? Here are my top ten:... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:00:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7951/10-foods-you-should-never-buy.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-03-06T21:00:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7858/easy-tips-to-improve-the-air-quality-in-your-home.html Did you know that people in industrialized countries spend as much as 90% of their time indoors? We work, study, eat, drink, and sleep in enclosed environments where air circulation may be restricted.... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:35:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7858/easy-tips-to-improve-the-air-quality-in-your-home.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-02-27T18:35:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7775/why-chewing-your-food-can-change-your-life.html “Make sure and chew your food.” Didn’t we all hear this statement countless times growing up?  Well, there is certainly some wisdom to be gained from this common phrase, and here are some... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:15:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7775/why-chewing-your-food-can-change-your-life.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-02-20T19:15:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7731/11-hidden-sources-of-gluten.html Navigating the world of gluten-free eating can be daunting, especially when you are just starting out.  The premise of gluten-free eating is very simple: if you stick to whole, unprocessed foods... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 18:13:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7731/11-hidden-sources-of-gluten.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-02-13T18:13:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7648/is-turmeric-the-fountain-of-youth.html Turmeric is used as a spice, food additive, and in herbal medicine throughout the world. Its amazing medicinal properties, which include anti-cancer, anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory capacities, are... Wed, 06 Feb 2013 19:02:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7648/is-turmeric-the-fountain-of-youth.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-02-06T19:02:00Z http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7563/5-ways-to-prevent-cancer.html Every year 12.7 million people worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. It's the second largest leading cause of death in the United States, exceeded only by heart disease. It kills half a million... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:45:00 GMT http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-7563/5-ways-to-prevent-cancer.html Dr. Alejandra Carrasco 2013-01-30T17:45:00Z