The best alcohol choice for a healthier holiday

With the approaching Holiday Season come the usual holiday gatherings AND many temptations for over-indulgence with food and drink. We can enjoy these holiday celebrations without guilt or sacrifice by using wisdom in choosing how we participate. 

For a healthier approach to the holiday season, it's best to exercise moderation in what we eat and what we drink. One way to do that is by drinking the healthiest guilt-free wines possible, and the best source I can recommend is Dry Farm Wines. (Note: This is the wine I drink myself, and for the sake of full disclosure, I do get a very small commission if you purchase from Dry Farm Wines through these links. ;)

Why Dry Farm Wines? Dry Farm Wines curates the world’s best healthy, pure, natural wines:

• Organic
  

• Chemical-free. Did you know that in the US winemakers can add up to 76 different chemicals to your wine during the wine-making process?!
  

• Sugar free! Less than one carbohydrate per glass. Most wine makers leave lots of glucose and fructose (sugars) in the wine to make it real sweet
  

• Less than 12.5% alcohol. Did you know that most wine that you buy in the store is actually 7 to 24% alcohol
  

• Nearly sulfite-free. Always less than 75 ppm (parts per million) and usually less than 50 ppm. Most wines are around 300 parts per million as far as I know.  Less sulfites also means that more natural bacteria will survive (which is good)
  

• Dry farmed 100%. This means that the wine is made from vineyards that use only natural rainfall rather than using any extra water irrigation, which is just plain a greener way to go
  

• No commercial yeast used. Only the natural yeast that actually grow on the grapes are used
  

• Mycotoxin-free. Dry Farm Wines tests for this independently.

Dry Farm Wines offers membership in their health community, where you can get access to their lab-tested natural wine as often as you’d like. 

Sign up here, and they’ll add an extra bottle to your order for just a penny!

They’ll also be running a few seasonal offers during the holidays, including some unique opportunities to collect a sample box as a one-time offer on Black Friday and Cyber Monday (more info coming soon!). But for now, check out these offers:

Thanksgiving Selection (11/4 - 11/10) - Wines to pair with Thanksgiving dinner. 

3-pack of sparkling wine - Without the sugar or carbs, you can feel good about clinking those bubbly flutes. You won’t sacrifice your health, and you won’t get negative wine reactions like headaches or energy crashes.

Gifting (anytime) - A selection to gift to family, friends, clients, or colleagues.


You can find more about Dry Farm Wines here or from my previous blogs:

If You Drink Wine READ THIS  


Eat, Drink (healthily) and Be Extra Merry  

Step #4: Alcohol - it's not ALL bad?

My hope is that providing a resource for healthier options will help you to enjoy wines this holiday season that you know fit your healthy lifestyle, leave you feeling great, and taste incredible.

Cheers!


Have a great week, and as always, please feel free to pass this along!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Happy Holidays: Guilt-free Wines + Stem Cells + Exosomes

In case you missed it, Happy Halloween! 

Here's a fun photo of our Oasis Family Medicine team.

The Holiday Season is here, and along with it, many temptations for over-indulgence, and not just with food, with alcohol too. As I have said before, holiday celebrations shouldn't bring on guilt or sacrifice. The key is using wisdom in choosing how you participate, and I recommend drinking the healthiest guilt-free wines possible. The best source? Dry Farm Wines.

For a FANTASTIC synopsis about why to drink Dry Farm Wines, start listening at 1:03:30 to this podcast. 

You can also check out my previous blogs If You Drink Wine READ THIS or Eat, Drink (healthily) and Be Extra Merry, or to find out more about Dry Farm Wines, click here. Cheers!

>> Free Community Event Wednesday, December 5th at 6pm: Stem Cells & Exosomes to Change Your Life with Dr. Anne Kuo

Oasis Family Medicine offers stem cell therapy as a treatment option for a number of conditions – including, but not limited to, orthopedic issues, athletic injuries, lung diseases (COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, etc.), neurological conditions (Parkinson’s, Alzheimers, Dementia, Brain injury, etc.), among many others.

Join Dr. Anne Kuo on Wednesday, December 5th at 6pm for an info session and Q&A where you can ask the questions you've always wanted to ask about stem cells. Dr. Kuo will also be talking about exosomes. Haven't heard that term before? Then this is your chance to find out more about exosomes - what they are, how they function, how they fit into regenerative medicine, and how they can potentially change your life.

Seats are limited, so please be sure to RSVP here or call the office at (818) 957-6909.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving week, and as always, feel free to pass this along!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this article is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or another healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or another healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this article and the use of any products or services related to this article by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this article. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Eat, DRINK (healthily), and be extra Merry :) Happy Holidays!

The holidays have a funny way of encouraging over-indulgence. Wouldn’t you agree? We eat more, travel more, drink more, party more; everything seems to be in excess.

Our health takes a hit. We sacrifice our bodies for a few months in the name of celebration and good cheer. Then, we make the New Year’s Resolution to get back to our best health.

One of the main ways people over-indulge is with alcohol. Hard liquor, sugary cocktails, beer, shots, high alcohol wines - the world consumes them all. In England, for example, one study found the country consumes 12 million more bottles of wine per week during this festive time of year.

That’s a lot of headaches and hangovers. Plus, it feels like we’re cheating our healthy diets.

The holidays shouldn’t be a time for guilt or sacrifice. They’re a time for love and celebration! Alcohol can be a vibrant part of this celebration, but you have to drink the right stuff....

Low Alcohol Natural Wines

Low alcohol Natural Wines are the ideal alcohol choice to maximize the health benefits (like all those polyphenols!) and minimize the negatives.

Dry Farm Wines curates the world’s best healthy pure natural wines - all organic, sugar-free, natural, and low alcohol wines. They lab test every wine they import to make sure the alcohol content is 12.5% or less.

Lower alcohol wines provide the perfect balance between enjoyment and health without seriously damaging our bodies.  

Sugar Free Sparkling

Another great part of Dry Farm’s philosophy is their health promise. They only offer wines free of sugar and carbs (less than 1 g/L, so statistically sugar free).

It’s amazing they’re able to find sugar-free reds and whites for regular drinkers. You can enjoy their Pinots, Merlots, Chardonnays, and more, all while staying on your healthy diet.

What really caught some attention this year is their sugar-free sparkling wine.

Bubbles are a staple of holiday celebrations, but they’re usually full of sugar. In fact, sparkling wine can have up to 50 g/L, which is like eating 2 teaspoons of sugar with each glass of wine (it’s because of the winemaking process, where many winemakers add sugar into the wine to trigger fermentation so bubbles form).

Without the sugar or carbs, you can feel good about clinking those bubbly flutes. You won’t sacrifice your health, and you won’t get negative wine reactions like headaches or energy crashes.

Food + Wine

Let’s talk about food and wine pairings for a second. We’ll be eating a lot during the holidays: homemade meals with family, dinner at your favorite restaurant with friends, and take out for those nights you need a break.

Natural Wine is the best wine to pair with food. It’s made without any additives or industrial processing, so it tastes vibrant and fresh. Much friendlier pairings with food!

Most industrial wine contains colorings, flavorings, preservatives, and other additives - there are actually 76 chemicals approved for use in US winemaking. And, wine labels aren’t required to post an ingredients list or nutrient facts, so we’ll never really know which ones we’re drinking.

Have you ever enjoyed a pure Natural Wine without any of this stuff? It tastes much different from commercial wine: it’s clean and crisp. It goes better with food because none of the additives (or high alcohol) conflict with the taste and subtle flavors of your meal.  

Natural wine complements your food perfectly.

Holiday Offers

Dry Farm Wines offers membership in their health community, where you can get access to their lab-tested Natural Wine as often as you’d like. Sign up here, and they’ll add an extra bottle to your order for just a penny!

They’ll also be running a few seasonal offers during the Winter Holidays, like a 3-pack of sparkling wine. Sign up for their newsletter and stay connected with their great family.

And, their wine makes the perfect gift. They have a strong gift lineup for the holidays; they’ll handle all logistics of shipping wine and even hand-write a personalized note for your gift.  

Give their wines a try over the holidays. With their unique Happiness Guarantee, they’ll either replace or refund any bottle you don’t enjoy. As soon as you take a sip, you’ll taste and feel the difference with these wines. And trust me, your body and mind will thank you.

You can find more about Dry Farm Wines from a previous post or click the link below.

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Enjoy the holidays and eat, DRINK (healthily), and be extra Merry :) As always, feel free to pass this along!

Medical Disclaimer: Information provided in this email is for informational purposes only. The information is a result of years of practice and experience by Yoshi Rahm, DO. However, this information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging.

Do not use the information provided in this email for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this email.

Information provided in this email and the use of any products or services related to this email by you DOES NOT create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Yoshi Rahm, DO. or any other physician featured in this email. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.