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General Health, Immune Health

Lyme Disease On the Rise

Increasingly, we are hearing more about Lyme disease–in particular, the chronic effects of Lyme infection. Here is a recent article about the increase in Michigan as well as a link to reducing your risk of a tick bite. Unfortunately, we often are never even aware of getting a tick bite […]

Aging, Cancer

“Cancer Defense Diet”

EWG has just released their “Cancer Defense Diet“. Keep in mind that diets designed to help reduce the risk of cancer also help reduce the effects of aging, too! Check out their recommendations!

Naturopathic Medicine

Mustard Pack

The Mustard Pack treatment can be very helpful as part of treatment for bronchitis and chest congestion. It is a simple treatment using dry mustard, flour (yes, gluten-free flour works, too), and water. Please see the attached instructions. As always, consult your doctor when ill as this is just part […]

Weight Loss

Resistant Starches and Weight Loss?

Findings suggest that resistant starches in foods may increase metabolic rate and possibly support weight loss. More research is needed, of course. And don’t over-eat resistant starches either! But you may enjoy a baked potato–cooled in refrigerator then re-warmed–occasionally 🙂 Check out this article.

Brain and Nervous System Health

Winter Blues? Light Therapy May Help

Winter blues effect many people, especially women. Light therapy may be a great addition to your winter health regime–attached is a great article describing one person’s experience. Also, do try and get outdoors daily. Take Vitamin D if you are deficient. Exercise. And eat healthy foods–I like adding fresh ginger […]

General Health, Weight Loss

Obesogens May Be Thwarting Weight-Loss

For so many of us, weight loss is becoming more and more difficult and obesity is on the rise. A very real culprit may be hidden “obesogens”. Xenoestrogens have long been known to increase risk of weight gain and difficult weight loss. Avoiding plastics and parabens can help–see the attached […]