38 Articles by Alejandra Carrasco, M.D.
Alejandra Carrasco, M.D.
8 Rules I Live By To Stay Sane With Two Little Kids
As an integrative physician and mom of two children under the age of four, I spend lots of time contemplating and experiencing the juggling act that...
Everything You Need To Know To Make Great Green Smoothies
Now that the weather is warming up, it's a great time to lighten up, shed those winter clothes, and start drinking green smoothies again!
4 Things You Deserve When It Comes To Your Health Care
As an integrative physician, I've had the privilege of entering a very special relationship with my patients. They courageously walk into my office,...
15 Ways To Improve Your Health In 15 Minutes
It's estimated that Americans use social media for more than an hour a day. That’s quite a chunk of time! If you invested 15 of those minutes to...
A Surefire Recipe To Help You Beat The Flu
Flu season is here and it seems that it’s going to be a rough one. Luckily, there are many ways to fight off the flu naturally, and I’d like to share...
How To Eat For Bright, Beautiful & Clear Skin
We're all taught that acne is something that happens to teenagers, but the truth is that many adults struggle with this, too.
The Best Foods To Help You Eat The Rainbow & Boost Your Energy
Food is energy. Every bite of food that we take is converted into a symphony of chemical substances that can either serve us by promoting and...
Is Your Cellphone Killing You?
Did you know that in 2011 the World Health Organization classified electromagnetic radiation from cellphones as possibly carcinogenic to humans?
10 Free Ways To Optimize Wellness
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...
The 7 Best Spices For Healing
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...
4 Common But Often Undiagnosed Causes Of Fatigue
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...
The Power Of Gratitude In The Face Of Tragedy
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...
8 Foods You Should Always Buy
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...
Renew And Replenish Yourself With 6 Healthy Changes
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...
What Story Are You Telling Yourself About Your Family?
A fascinating article came out last week in the New York Times about the power of the family narrative. Turns out that the more we understand and...
5 Benefits Of A 10-Minute Meditation Practice
Do you feel stressed? Are you getting worn down by the daily grind? For most of us, our bodies think that we're running away from a tiger all day...
Why I Don't Practice Conventional Medicine
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...
10 Foods You Should Never Buy
Ever wonder who the villains are in the grocery store? Here are my top ten:
Easy Tips To Improve The Air Quality In Your Home
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...
Why Chewing Your Food Can Change Your Life
“Make sure and chew your food.” Didn’t we all hear this statement countless times growing up?
