I just ran across this article and love the recipes. Whether you are going dairy-free or not, these look delicious and nutritious, too!! Let me know what you think!!
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The Nut for Your Thyroid . . .
Brazil nuts are very high in selenium–at least if they are grown in Brazil. (Note that some “Brazil nuts” are now grown in Hawaii and do NOT have the same selenium content because the soil is different). Selenium is important for the production of thyroid hormones–I recommend about 200 mcg […]
Great Foods to Include in Your Cooking
Here is a great article summarizing some powerfully healthy foods to include in your cooking. Enjoy!! To your health!!
Some Friday Humor–sort of . . .
Naturopathic Physicians–FAQ’s
If you have never been to a naturopathic physician, or even if you have, this link offers great information regarding FAQ’s. It explains education, differences between ND’s and MD’s and DO’s, and more. Check it out 🙂 AANP INM FAQs
2017 May Be a Bad Year for Lyme
I am increasingly seeing patients who have developed a chronic Lyme condition. There are predictions that new cases may be worse this year. Dr. Hortorf has written a succinct article which I’ve attached. Pay attention to the correct way to remove a tick should you get bitten–and SAVE it for […]
Alzheimer’s Responds Best to Lifestyle Changes
No “magic pill”, but Alzheimer’s seems to respond best to diet, exercise and stress reduction. So, eat your whole food diet rich in vegetables and fruits. Avoid sugar. Exercise daily–go do something you LOVE (this helps stress reduction, too). Pray and meditate. Read more here. To your health!!
Sleep–There’s No Substitute!
This gym has started offering, you guessed it, SLEEP. There are some stretches but then a 45-minute nap! Brilliant!! Sign me up 🙂
Help for Pharmaceutical Costs
While treatments focus on helping individuals achieve their health goals without the need for pharmaceutical medications, sometimes pharmaceuticals are indicated and needed. Washington State offers a prescription assistance program which can help, especially if you have no insurance or high deductables. If you take a pharmaceutical medication, check and see […]
Sugar Also Reduces Absorption of Nutrients
Please read the attached article regarding sugar and how it reduces our ability to absorb certain nutrients. This is just another reason of many to avoid sugar consumption–like we need more reasons! I will never forget skimming some eclectic nutrition books when I was in medical school–I ran across a […]
