So, you might start hearing that “organic, free-range meats offer greater risk of parasites” and I want to clarify this “news”. First of all, the reports say “may” cause increased risk–this is based upon speculation since the animals aren’t confined. There is no proof that this will occur and certainly […]
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Statins and Fatigue
This article from Scientific American reveals results of a study showing the link between statin medications and fatigue. If you are on a statin medication to lower your cholesterol, please consider natural options including diet changes, exercise, and certain supplements.
Naturopathic Medicine–For Your Health
Doctors of naturopathic medicine succeed in providing scientific basis for our natural approaches to healthcare. This is increasing your options for optimizing your health!! Click here.
Signs of Allergies in Infants
This article summarizes some of the early signs of food allergies in infants. The food introduction process for infants is very important. I recommend that babies reach the following milestones before food introduction even begins: ability to sit up, presence of teeth, and desire to eat. When foods are introduced, […]
Become a Musician–Improving Your Aging?
Recent research is showing that musicians tend to have better memory, hearing and communication skills as they age. Maybe it’s time to start playing the piano, or take up violin, or trombone . . . . !
Fruits and Veggies–To Quit Smoking
Just another tool (and a wonderfully healthy one!) in order to improve success in smoking-cessation: eat your fruits and veggies!! 🙂
More Benefits of Exercise–Protect Your Health
This article provides terrific information on how critical a good exercise regime is for our health!
BPA-free Cans
Great article listing seven companies who do not use BPA in their canned foods.
Fungal Infections Implicated in Crohn’s and IBS`
Two common underlying causes of Crohn’s and IBS (among other digestive disorders) are food allergies/sensitivities and/or gastrointestinal infections. The infections may be hidden parasites, bacteria, or fungal–sometimes a combination! Click here for a recent article about fungal infections and Crohn’s. Stool analyses are used to assess what is growing in […]
Mosquito Repellent Options
With summer comes the fun of more outdoor activities, but also the pesky mosquitoes. Not only do they cause itchy bites, they can carry illnesses and cause infections. This article reviews a variety of options. Some additional details include: 1. IF you choose to use DEET, use products that contain […]
