Dr. Tracy's Blog

This year's predominant flu virus has proven to be a formidable opponent! Join my webinar Wednesday, February 28 to learn how you can protect yourself and your family from cold and flu viruses, as well as what natural remedies can be used to help ease the illness and manage specific symptoms. I've been teaching some version of this class for the past 12 years and am excited to share the updated version for 2018. This webinar is hosted by Wellness Connect and will be recorded so if you can't join us live February 28 at 10 AM , you can still register now and you will receive the recording to enjoy at your leisure. Register Here

Need something healthy to satisfy your cravings during PMS? Look no further, these cookies are a good source of protein, iron and magnesium to not only satisfy your cravings but support healthy hormone balance as well. Peanut Butter PMS Cookies 1 cup almond meal 1/2 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened) a pinch of sea salt, if the peanut butter is unsalted 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (I like the Enjoy Life brand because they are dairy and soy free) 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds and 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar In a large bowl mix the almond meal, peanut butter, sea salt and maple syrup. Stir well to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips. At this point. The dose should be a somewhat sticky cohesive ball. In a shallow bowl combine the flaxseeds in coconut palm sugar. Role about a tablespoon of dough in your hands to form a golf ball-size ball. Role the cookie dough in the flaxseed mixture and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Th...

Join me for a discussion at  ABSolute Fitness in North Reading  about how our shifting hormones can cause symptoms for many women before menopause and what types of hormone testing are appropriate for different age groups and symptoms. Learn about the hormone changes that can start as early as your mid-30s which can impact your mood, metabolism, memory and menstrual cycle - and the natural options available to balance these hormones. Date:  11 AM-Noon Wednesday, October 18th Where:  6 Washington Street, North Reading To Register call ABSolute Fitness at 978-815-2611

Join me for a discussion at Wellness Connect in Essex, MA about how our shifting hormones can cause symptoms for many women before menopause and what types of hormone testing are appropriate for different age groups and symptoms. Learn about the hormone changes that can start as early as your mid-30s which can impact your mood, metabolism, memory and menstrual cycle - and the natural options available to balance these hormones. Date:  9AM-10 AM Wednesday, September 27th Where:  102 Apple St. Essex MA Cost: $30 More info/Register

I am happy to announce that Advanced Health & Wellness is the Editor's Choice for Best of Northshore 2017 in the  Massage Therapy Category! Click below and check out the online magazine...

Ginger Orange Almond Biscotti - grain free Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pulse the following ingredients in a food processor to combine: 2 cups almond meal 2 tablespoons arrowroot 1/2 tsp seas salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger Zest of 1 orange Add 1/2 cup honey and pulse to form a crumbly dough. Press the dough together to form 2 logs about 1/2 inch thick and 2-3 inches wide. Bake at 350 degrees for 15- 18 minutes. The logs will still be soft until cooled. Cool for one hour. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Slice into 1/2 inch wide slices. Bake slices at 300 degrees for 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Allow to cool completely before enjoying.

Environmental Working Group release the 2017 list of the Dirty Dozen (12 non-organic fruits and vegetables most contaminated with pesticides) and the Clean 15 (15 non-organic fruits and vegetables with the least amount of pesticides). Go to the Environmental Working Group website and download your copy today. How should you use this guide? For the Dirty Dozen fruits and vegetables - ALWAYS choose Organic, even if these items are the only Organic items you eat you can avoid 90% of your potential exposure to pesticides and herbicides. For the Clean 15 fruits and vegetables - choose organic if it is available to you and in your budget but if you don't get Organic, your pesticide exposure will be low. What about other foods not on the list? Check our EWG's Food Scores list to see the potential harm in each food item: