Dr. Olivia's Blog

Do You Have a Vitamin D Deficiency? Probably.
Lord knows we don't have very much sunshine this time of year, not only in the St. Louis area but a good portion of the Midwest, as well. This seems to be when we get snow, cloudy weather, and just some crummy days. If you've noticed your mood is starting to...

Turmeric / Curcumin in the News
[All links will open up in a new window so you can find your way back] MDAnderson.org: Turmeric Adds Spic to Your Health... WellnessResources.com: Curcumin helps change DNA function to fight cancer Biomed Research International: Curcumin: A Potential Candidate in Prevention of Cancer via Modulation of Molecular Pathways MedicalNewsToday: Newly created turmeric-based...
What cookbooks or books you recommend?
I’m a big fan of “Grain Brain”, “Wheat Belly” and “It starts with Food.” The cookbooks I use the most are “Against All Grain” and “Everyday Paleo”. Health is my passion. Your health is our mission. Dr. Olivia Joseph Click Here To Submit A Question
What is the one thing you couldn't live without?
Probably my Vita-mix. It’s the one kitchen gadget that my whole family uses. We use it daily in the morning to make smoothies. I’ll puree veggies into soups and sauces. You can use it to make your own nut butters and nut flours (which I honestly don’t do). And we...