Hi Friends,
Most people expect a virus to come and go.
A few days of feeling under the weather, followed by a gradual return to normal.
But what happens when the virus is gone... and the symptoms don't leave?
That was the case for my patient Cindy.
After what seemed like a routine viral illness, Cindy developed a puzzling collection of symptoms that lingered for weeks. She felt anxious and restless. Her heart raced unexpectedly. She struggled with fatigue, weight loss, and trouble sleeping. Despite going to urgent care, she still didn't have answers.
Something wasn't adding up.
In this week's short animated film, I walk you through Cindy's fascinating case and reveal the key laboratory tests that finally uncovered the true diagnosis. You'll learn how a virus can sometimes trigger a hidden condition that is often mistaken for anxiety, stress, burnout, or simply "taking longer to recover."
More importantly, you'll discover how proper treatment helped Cindy regain her health and energy, and why an anti-inflammatory diet played such an important role in supporting her recovery and healing
If you've ever experienced lingering symptoms after a virusâor know someone who hasâthis is an important story that may help connect the dots.
Grab a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy this week's animated film. In just 8 minutes, you'll follow Cindy's journey from mystery to diagnosis and recoveryâand discover the clues that ultimately led to her diagnosis.
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Almond Cookies
Enjoying a homemade treat once in a while is a great way to sustain a healthy lifestyle of clean eating without any feeling of deprivation. My son and I had fun baking this weekend and we came up with a winning recipe for almond cookies! These cookies are gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and vegan.  Almond flour is great for baking since itâs low in carbs, and a good source of fiber, protein, magnesium, and vitamin E! Â
This recipe required very few ingredients, yet the final result was a flavorful, crunchy, perfectly sweet cookie. Even my husband loved it and commented that it reminded him of a macaroon he had in France! What a compliment!
If youâre allergic to almonds, you could substitute hazelnut flour and omit the almond extract, and Iâm sure it would still taste great!
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Dry Ingredients: 2 cups almond flour, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients: 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1.5 tsp almond extract.
Mix the dry and wet ingredients separately, then mix together. Use a mini ice-cream scooper to make small balls and press down with your fingers. Place onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 12-15 min until slightly golden brown on the edges.
These almond cookies are absolutely divine with a cup of coffee 
 or a cold glass of almond milk 
.
Time to make another batch!
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Wishing you a beautiful week filled with health, joy, and renewed energy. đ§Ą
Warm regards,
Rajsree Nambudripad, MD
