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Ingredients: 1 cup diced organic onion Organic oil or spray, for sautéing 1 tbsp minced organic garlic 2/3 cup dry organic lentils 1 1/2 cups water 2 1/2 tbsp organic taco seasoning optional 1/2 cup roasted diced sweet potato gluten-free taco shells or lettuce cups optional toppings, such as salsa, [...]

We are monitoring recommendations from the CDC and Florida Department of Health closely and are committed to implementing practices and procedures for the health and safety of all patients and staff. As the CDC continues to recommend mask use in a healthcare setting, we are requiring all patients to [...]

Many of our patients at Naples Center for Functional Medicine have asked what they can do to help boost their immune system naturally. The Institute of Functional Medicine offers a list of prevention tips and immunity-boosting actions, and our experienced practitioners also have offered the following suggestions: In reviewing [...]

Ingredients: Dough 2 1/4teaspoons organic yeast 1teaspoon organic sugar 1/2cuplukewarm water 3/4cuproom temperature/lukewarm unsweetened organic non-dairy milk 1/3cupoil 3/4teaspoonsalt 1 1/2teaspoons organic ground cinnamon 1/2teaspoon organic ground nutmeg 1/4cup organic sugar 1tablespoon organic orange zest 1tablespoon organic lemon zest 3 1/2 - 4cups organicall-purpose flour 1/2cup organic raisins 1/4cup [...]

Naples Center for Functional Medicine will host a complimentary, physician-led seminar on March 18 examining the extensive list of conditions that can be treated naturally by CBD and medical marijuana. “Going Green: The Health Benefits of CBD and Medical Cannabis” will explore the growing use of CBD oil and medical [...]

By Dr. Carol L. Roberts In recent years, we have been treated to a dramatic about-face in the public image of a once maligned plant –  cannabis. Cannabis, of course, is the marijuana plant. It has been a valued friend of the human race for at least 2,700 years, when [...]

Ingredients: Pizza crust: 2 cups organic spinach and kale 1/2 cup grated organic mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated organic parmesan cheese 2 large organic eggs 1 organic garlic clove, finely minced 1/4 teaspoon each: sea salt and black pepper Pesto pizza sauce: 1/4 cup each: organic basil and [...]

Ingredients: 1 (6-oz.) wild salmon fillet Organic cooking spray 1 teaspoon organic olive oil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced organic lacinato kale 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Citrus Dressing (instructions below) 5 organic seedless red grapes, halved [...]

By Carol L. Roberts, MD, ABIHM They say nothing in this world is certain, except death and taxes. For women, I’d like to add a third item to the list – menopause. At some point, women’s bodies begin to produce less estrogen and progesterone, hormones that regulate body functions, [...]

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon coriander 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons organic agave nectar 5 medium organic parsnips, scrubbed well, or peeled 5 medium organic purple carrots, scrubbed well, or peeled 2 medium organic sweet potatoes 1 large organic beet Salt and pepper 4 [...]