Stress occurs in the form of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual arenas. Consuming inflammatory foods, getting insufficient sleep, lack of exercise, over-exercising, nutrient deficiencies, and more cause stress. Stress can adversely effect our immune function leaving us at increased risk of illness. Symptoms can include fatigue, frequent or recurrent illnesses, […]
Author: PipeTabor
Salute to Avocados
We are finding a number of health benefits to including avocados in our diet–just watch the calories! Read more here.
Signs Your Eating Too Few Veggies
OK, most of us do not eat enough vegetables, so maybe the simple answer is to just eat more veggies! I recommend at least 7 servings of veggies daily–keeping in mind that a serving is 1/2 cup of cooked veggies or 1 cup raw, in general. That being said, this […]
Why You May Want to Seek Out a Good Naturopathic Physician
I am so grateful for the many types of healthcare providers that are available. You may want to remember that a naturopathic physician is an important one to have on your healthcare team. This is a great overview article–call with additional questions or for an appointment. To your health!
Light Therapy for Seasonal Blues
With the very short days we are in, many start to experience seasonal depression or low mood. Light therapy can be very effective for many–check out this article. Vitamin D deficiency may also be contributory as can low serotonin. Please check with your practitioner for the best approach for you.
Probiotics For Cold/Flu Season
Yes, taking a probiotic everyday, especially one that contains bifido, can reduce impact of the cold/flu season! Also, remember your vitamin C and eat lots of fruits and veggies, include bone broths in your diet, avoid sugar, and get plenty of rest!
ADHD? Avoid Smoking, but Let’s Support Your Biochemistry
There is an association between ADHD and an increased risk of smoking. This makes sense as the nicotine in cigarettes both stimulates and calms. BUT, I’m glad to report that there are safer methods, depending upon individual needs. Read more here about the association. If you are interested in supportive […]
Harvest Squash–And Eat It!!
Winter squash are a beautiful fall vegetable (well, technically a fruit) that many use for decorations this time of year. But it offers wonderful nutritional benefit, so please eat it, too!! Check out this article . . .
Stress Makes You Sick
We all know this–stress makes you sick. It impacts your cortisol levels which then impact your food cravings, immune function, weight, etc. Adrenal stress also takes its toll on thyroid function. Practice deep breathing (all day!), get plenty of sleep, avoid sugar, and eat lots of healthy veggies. Read more […]
As Suspected–It’s Not Just BPA
Most of us are at least aware of the dangers of BPA to our health. Many companies are therefore touting non-BPA plastics–HOWEVER, these typically contain other xenobiotics (endocrine disruptors) that are just as detrimental to our health. the attached article has great hints on how to reduce exposure.
