Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has been making news headlines lately, causing parents a bit more anxiety. It is a very common self-limiting virus that generally causes mild symptoms in healthy children, but it can lead to bronchitis and pneumonia, especially in children less than 1 year old. Here are my suggestions if your child gets […]
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Uncertain as to whether naturopathic medicine is right for you? For the maintenance of good health, a high quality of life, and the prevention of illness. You have a need for more natural approaches to your health concerns. Concern about the long term consequences of being on prescription drugs, or, Your medical doctor is advising you […]
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Reduce Potential Health Risks Many chemicals sprayed on fruits and vegetables were EPA-approved before thorough research was conducted. We now know that the EPA considers 60% of herbicides, 90% of fungicides, and 30% of insecticides as being potentially cancer-causing. What is more, these chemicals act as estrogen disruptors in the body and wreak havoc on […]
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Another common scenario I see is over supplementation. Heeding too much of the “take this, take that” advice can lead to one walking through my door with a bag overflowing with supplements. Supplements are excellent to take when deficient or helping the body to regain balance, but ultimately we are creatures that were created with […]
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Close to a quarter of those who have a hip fracture due to brittle, porous bones (part of what defines osteoporosis) will die within a year. It is generally thought to be a disease of the elderly, but can strike at any age, and, as we start losing bone in our mid-30’s, it is a […]
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“A New Way to See Food” is an interesting documentary that I’ve stumbled upon which illuminates the importance of eating well. The full documentary can be viewed online at the above link. Find out: why at least 51% of your meal should be raw, not cooked how soil depletion has led to chronic malnourishment which […]
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The following are my top non-negotiables when it comes to health. In order to age well, maintain a healthy body, mind and spirit, check out the following pointers and see which areas of your life may need some restructuring: Be proactive – don’t wait until you’re diagnosed with a disease to take action. Realize […]
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Cold and flu season is (unfortunately!) just around the corner if it hasn’t already launched itself at you in full force. The immune system is a powerful player in our body – keeping it in tip-top shape takes a bit of work. Many people aren’t aware, but the functionality of our immune cells are very […]
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Both low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) are stepping stones toward diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that for those children born after 2000, 1 in 3 will become diabetic. Although frightening, hope comes with the fact that most cases of diabetes can be prevented through healthy diet and […]
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Breast cancer. Just the thought can make us shudder. As more women are becoming diagnosed with breast cancer it is imperative that we take matters into our own hands and seek out prevention as a means to avoid this disease. When it comes to your health, eating a nutritious diet and avoiding foods that promote […]
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