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Sweet Potato & Chipotle Quesadillas


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How to Make Sweet Potato & Chipotle Quesadillas

INGREDIENTS


SKILL LEVEL: EASY
1/4 c
1/4 c
1 tbsp
1 tbsp
3 c
1 c
1 tsp
1 whole
1 tsp
1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp
1/2 c
1/4 lbs

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

  • Additional Ingredient: 6 tortilla wraps

1. Deseed and finely chop chipotle, combine with yogurt, salt and lime juice to make sauce and set aside.

2. Peel and chop sweet potato, add to boiling water and cook for 20 minutes, strain and mash.

3. Meanwhile, slice the onion and bell pepper and stir fry in a hot pan with ghee, paprika, cayenne and cumin for 8 minutes.

4. Add chopped kale and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.

5. Take a tortilla wrap and place it in a non stick frying pan, spread a layer of sweet potato mash on one half and top with vegetables, a crumble of feta and some chipotle sauce.

6. Fold the tortilla in half and heat on medium for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly golden and crispy.

7. Serve, enjoy, repeat!
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CONSTITUTIONAL & METABOLIC INSIGHTS

Serve these vegetarian 'Sweet Potato & Chipotle Quesadillas' at your next Mexican night - they are sure to leave your dinner guests wanting more! The smooth sweet potato mash combined with the crunch of kale and a crumble of feta add an exciting twist to the traditional quesadilla. This recipe offers all the richness of a Mexican dish without the heavy feeling of over indulging. Make your own homemade creamy chipotle sauce (it's very quick and easy) to add a distinctive smoky flavor. Use canned chipotles in adobo for best results. Serve with some ginger basil limeade for a refreshing feel.

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Metabolic Effects of Sweet Potato & Chipotle Quesadillas

Classical Metabolic Theory uses biocharacteristics to classify the metabolic nature of food, herbs, lifestyle choices, your body, and disease.

METABOLIC NATURE / BIOCHARACTERISTICS

Metabolic Nature / Biocharacteristics

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (vital qualtiies). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

Active Ingredients: Chipotle Chili, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Lime, Red Bell Pepper, Cumin, Kale

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

Active Ingredients: Chipotle Chili, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Sweet Potato, Cumin, Lime, Ghee, Kale

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

Active Ingredients: Chipotle Chili, Cayenne Pepper, Red Onion (raw), Salt (Mineral Salt), Cumin, Lime, Kale

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

Active Ingredients: Chipotle Chili, Cayenne Pepper, Salt (Mineral Salt), Paprika, Cumin, Red Bell Pepper

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

Active Ingredients: Chipotle Chili, Cayenne Pepper, Kale

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

Active Ingredients: Chipotle Chili, Cayenne Pepper, Salt (Mineral Salt), Paprika, Cumin, Red Bell Pepper, Red Onion (raw)

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AYURVEDA BODY TYPES (DOSHAS)

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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Other Health Virtues

Aromatic

MILD AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

Active Ingredients: Cumin

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Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

Active Ingredients: Cayenne Pepper, Red Onion (raw), Lime

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Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

Active Ingredients: Feta Cheese, Ghee, Yogurt

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Fat

FAT

Fat tissue (Meda Dhatu) includes adipose tissue and sebum (skin oil).

Active Ingredients: Feta Cheese, Ghee, Yogurt

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Sweet Potato & Chipotle Quesadillas
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Quenches Thirst

MILD QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

Active Ingredients: Lime

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Wakes You Up

MILD WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

Active Ingredients: Lime

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Strengthens Resolve

MILD STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE

Increases determination and courage by reducing stress and building strength.

Active Ingredients: Salt (Mineral Salt)

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Satisfies Stomach

MILD SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

Active Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Feta Cheese

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Refreshing

MILD REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

Active Ingredients: Lime

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

Active Ingredients: Cayenne Pepper, Red Onion (raw), Lime

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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

Active Ingredients: Cayenne Pepper, Salt (Mineral Salt), Red Onion (raw)

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Irritates Throat

MILD IRRITATES-THROAT

Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.

Active Ingredients: Cayenne Pepper

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Warms Chest

MILD WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

Active Ingredients: Cayenne Pepper

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Cardiac Stimulant

STRONG CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

Active Ingredients: Chipotle Chili, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper

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Diuretic

MILD DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

Active Ingredients: Cumin

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Constituents:
Aromatase Inhibitor

STRONG AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

Active Ingredients: Chipotle Chili, Lime, Kale

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Salicylates

MILD SALICYLATES

Salicylates relieve inflammation, are anti-cancer, and antidiabetic, but some are allergic to it.

Active Ingredients: Paprika

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Sodium

MILD SODIUM

Active Ingredients: Salt (Mineral Salt)

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Potassium

MILD POTASSIUM

Active Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Red Bell Pepper, Kale

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Polyphenols

MILD POLYPHENOLS

Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.

Active Ingredients: Lime, Kale

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Rutin

MILD RUTIN

Rutin is a flavonoid with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Commonly used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.

Active Ingredients: Lime

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Vitamin A

MILD VITAMIN-A

Active Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Red Bell Pepper, Kale

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Vitamin C

MILD VITAMIN-C

Active Ingredients: Sweet Potato, Red Bell Pepper, Kale

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Catechins

MILD CATECHINS

Antioxidant that reduces cancer and blood clots, dilates blood vessels, and is antimicrobial.

Active Ingredients: Sweet Potato

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Betaine

MILD BETAINE

Used to reduce homocysteine in the blood, which supports proper liver function and prevents fatigue and blood clots. Improves muscle stamina and weight loss.

Active Ingredients: Sweet Potato

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Flavonoids

MILD FLAVONOIDS

Flavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.

Active Ingredients: Lime, Kale

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Nitric Oxide

MILD NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

Active Ingredients: Red Onion (raw), Kale

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Sulphur

MILD SULPHUR

Active Ingredients: Red Onion (raw)

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Sulfated Polysaccharides

MILD SULFATED-POLYSACCHARIDES

Active Ingredients: Red Onion (raw)

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Saponins

MILD SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

Active Ingredients: Red Onion (raw)

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Fats

MILD FATS

Active Ingredients: Feta Cheese, Ghee

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Polysaccharides

MILD POLYSACCHARIDES

Active Ingredients: Red Onion (raw)

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Foods with a Similar Metabolic Nature to Sweet Potato & Chipotle Quesadillas

  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Wakes-you-up, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Refreshing

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Refreshing, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Wakes-you-up

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Wakes-you-up

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  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Wakes-you-up

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Wakes-you-up, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Strengthens-resolve

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  • Daikon Radish

    Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic, Refreshing, Diuretic, Warms-chest

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  • Spanish Black Radish

    Spanish Black Radish has these Actions in Common

    Irritates-throat, Diuretic, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses, Diaphoretic

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  • Cayenne Pepper

    Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Cardiac-stimulant, Irritates-throat, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Cardiac-stimulant, Irritates-throat, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest

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  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Cardiac-stimulant, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Black Pepper

    Black Pepper has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Cardiac-stimulant, Irritates-throat, Diaphoretic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Metabolic Nature to Sweet Potato & Chipotle Quesadillas

  • Regular exercise

    Regular exercise has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Strengthens-resolve, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Refreshing, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Sniff raw onions, chopped

    Sniff raw onions, chopped has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up

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  • Hot Shower

    Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

    Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses

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  • Eucalyptus Essential Oil

    Eucalyptus Essential Oil has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Warms-chest

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  • Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath

    Tips for the Perfect Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest

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  • Shilajit Tonic

    Shilajit Tonic has these Actions in Common

    Diuretic, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Bitter Orange Peel

    Bitter Orange Peel has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Irritates-throat, Refreshing, Wakes-you-up

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  • Epsom Salt Bath

    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic

    LEARN MORE

  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Refreshing, Cardiac-stimulant

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people personalized diet, lifestyle and herbs through Classical Metabolic Theory (Ayurveda & Greek Medicine). His approach is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College, offering professional clinical training for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, virtue psychology through classical & Christian philosophy, languages, cooking & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie, and their 8 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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