Dr. Aminah Keats

07/05/2025

We met 10 years ago when our little girls became fast friends while playing outside on a random Saturday afternoon. Those girls are now young ladies and our bond continues to remain strong.

Life gets busy and it’s so easy to lose touch with dear friends.

It is important to remember that the power of connection and relationships are medicine. 🌱

⭐️ Increases longevity
⭐️ Improves cognitive health
⭐️ Boosts immune function
⭐️ Reduces stress and anxiety
⭐️ Lowers the risk of depression

05/18/2025

Love this time of year and walks with Harley Grae.

05/07/2025

Food as medicine 💕

Beautiful Kohlrabi
~Rich source of antioxidants 💥
~High in fiber (Gut health 🤗)
~Boosts immune function 💪🏼
~Improves hormonal health ⚖️

03/16/2025

Spending the day outdoors with our oldest.

Cloudy day ☁️ but the fresh air and connection was a perfect way to close the weekend.

12/08/2024

Buying all the treats at the movies is always so tempting….popcorn, candy, chocolate, drinks, etc. 🍫🍭🍪🍿🥤All of the tasty things that seem to add to the excitement of the movie experience.

I prefer to bring my own healthy snacks and beverages to avoid the sugar trap.

11/01/2024

Halloween 🎃 is always so much fun but at the end of the night we have the dilemma of how to manage ALL of the candy. 🤦🏽‍♀️

We allow the kids to have a few pieces and trash a few pieces with exceptionally poor ingredients.

Then we follow the Switch Witch 🧙 tradition where the girls trade in the bulk of their candy for a toy or clothing. 😉

10/21/2024

The beauty of Autumn is so uplifting! Great for our mental health. 🍁🧠⚕️

10/15/2024

Did you know that a significant percentage of cancers could be avoided by maintaining a healthy lifestyle? YES!

Maintaining a healthy diet works to avoid obesity, chronic inflammation, high blood sugar, a poorly functioning immune system, and an unhealthy microbiome - These factors INCREASE cancer risk and other chronic health conditions.

Time Magazine recently published an article, "6 Things to Eat to Reduce Your Cancer Risk" https://time.com/7081386/foods-to-reduce-cancer-risk/

Here are a few great tips that are highlighted:

-Avoid Alcohol and Soda
-Replace processed snacks with nuts, i.e. walnuts, almonds
-Include a wide variety of vegetables in your diet. The more color the better!
-Maintain a high fiber diet. Links have been made between high-fiber intake and longer survival for cancer patients.

Cheers to better health!

A healthy diet can cut your risk for cancer and other chronic diseases. But where should you start?

09/27/2024

Perfect Friday to connect with patients! 🩺💕

09/24/2024

Ever get tired of the same old salad dressing??? I got in a rut with mixing extra virgin olive oil with balsamic vinegar everyday…so blah after a while. 🤦🏽‍♀️

Decided to jazz things up with a cilantro dressing! Simple recipe that only takes a few minutes to prepare.

Just blend the following:
-cilantro bunch
-3-4 garlic cloves
-lime juice
-1/2 cup coconut yogurt OR Greek yogurt
-1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
-salt, pepper (cumin optional)

✅ Cilantro is a source of vitamins and minerals, ie Vitamin C, folate, manganese, potassium, beta-carotene. Supports liver detoxification, immune function, and supports blood sugar health.
✅ Extra virgin olive oil is a rich source of antioxidants, provides anti-inflammatory effects, and is great for brain health. 🧠
✅ Garlic provides antioxidants support, exhibits antimicrobial effects, and supports cardiovascular health, i.e. blood pressure, cholesterol.

💕Food as medicine 💕

09/22/2024

The girls and I are ending the weekend with laughter, fresh air, and trails for mental clarity and peace as we start a busy new week. How are you ending your weekend?

09/22/2024

Stumbled across burdock root this morning in the grocery store. Looks like a dirty branch of some sort but great medicinal properties…especially when it comes to liver and gut health. How can we use it? Grate and add to salads or chop to make a tea. Food as medicine 💕