Author: Dr Darria

Make This A Thanksgiving To Remember

Make This A Thanksgiving To Remember

As an #ERdoctor, there have been many Thanksgivings or Christmas’ that I was working in the ER, away from my family — And I know that while I’m accustomed to …

Fortify: Diet & Exercise …A Direct Link

Fortify: Diet & Exercise …A Direct Link

 

Many of you have asked for more about what you can DO to reduce your risk of #COVID complications – going beyond masking and distancing, how can FORTIFY your …

What’s It Like To Work On Thanksgiving?

What’s It Like To Work On Thanksgiving?

How do we ER doctors and teams celebrate Thanksgiving (or any other holiday) when we’re working? What about the countless other professions who are “ON” for the holidays?

**make sure
Timeline of A COVID Infection

Timeline of A COVID Infection

I’ve received MANY questions about the timeline of #Coronavirus (and about quarantine timelines) which is largely due so much misinformation on when you’re sick, contagious, and when you start to …

Why do some people who get the flu shot STILL get flu symptoms?

Why do some people who get the flu shot STILL get flu symptoms?

Why do some people get flu symptoms right after they get the flu vaccine? AND – if you get the flu vaccine, but then you get the flu after all …

COVID + Obesity – How To Lower Your Risk

COVID + Obesity – How To Lower Your Risk

 

A couple of weeks ago, I did a segment on CNN about COVID and the additional risk carried by being overweight / obese – and I was overwhelmed by …

The “Longevity Salad”

The “Longevity Salad”

When my husband and I first started dating (Clearly the downside of being married to me is that I share your food habits with the world. I’m like the Taylor …

Children + Masks – the Step-by-Step Plan to Get Your Kiddo Comfortable

Children + Masks – the Step-by-Step Plan to Get Your Kiddo Comfortable

Think that having your kiddo wear a mask is absolutely impossible? Good news – it’s actually do-able — but it will take time. Which is why I made this step-by-step
Getting Kiddos to Wear Masks (Part 1)

Getting Kiddos to Wear Masks (Part 1)

 

 

How do you select the right kind of mask – so that your child will actually KEEP IT ON during school? Is this impossible?!?? We moms have a …

Mask Organization

Mask Organization

 

Anyone else having trouble organizing masks?

 

Because worksheets, snacks, library books, and signed forms weren’t enough😂

 

I took the key-holder caddy (which bottom 2 shelves were previously …

Stir-Fried Beef with Green Peppers and Black Beans

Stir-Fried Beef with Green Peppers and Black Beans

Makes: 4 servings

Time: 30 minutes

Start some rice or noodles to serve alongside before you even read the directions below. This plant-forward, “less-meatarian” stir-fry is that fast. The key …

Chopped Salad

Chopped Salad

 

Time: 30 minutes

Makes: 4 to 6 servings

 

With as much vegetables as lettuce, this is perfect as a hearty side or starter or light meal.

 

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Parsley (or Other Herb) Purée

Parsley (or Other Herb) Purée

Makes: About 1 cup
Time: 10 minutes

This purée is for when you want the full-on taste of concentrated fresh herbs. Use it within a few days; there’s no point …

Sweet and Salty Coconut Rice with Lima Beans

Sweet and Salty Coconut Rice with Lima Beans

 

Makes: 4 servings
Time: 30 minutes

Just when you thought you’d seen every possible version of this economical, nutritious, and ubiquitous food pairing, here’s one that’s a tropical paradise …

Traditional Pesto

Traditional Pesto

 

Makes: About 1 cup

Time: 10 minutes

To get the authentic Genoese grandmother experience, try pulverizing pesto with a mortar and pestle. Otherwise a food processor is just fine. …

The Only 4 Skincare Products You Need

The Only 4 Skincare Products You Need

QUESTION: What is the MOST streamlined skincare regimen for women who don’t have time?

TrueveLab Truth

We at the TrueveLab go absolutely bananas  for anything that’s science-based AND high-yield.

Best Book on Meditation | Dr. Darria x Robert Mack

Best Book on Meditation | Dr. Darria x Robert Mack

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Dr. Darria Chats With “Sleep Doctor” Michael J Breus, PhD

Dr. Darria Chats With “Sleep Doctor” Michael J Breus, PhD

Lions, Bears, Wolves, and Dolphins…Oh my! A world-renowned expert and sleep doctor to the stars, Dr. Michael Breus, shares his personal sleep routine to help answer “Why are we so