Mistletoe hanging in your home? Give your loved-one a hug and kiss. And also know that mistletoe has been used for its medicinal qualities for centuries. Learn more here and here, too. Merry Christmas!!!
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Dairy-Free Sugar-Free “Egg Nog”
I know it’s hard to believe, but this is a wonderful treat that truly tastes like egg-nog. I got this recipe from a naturopathic student and do not know if it is copy-written . . . .But, it IS delicious!! Blend 1 cup almonds and 3 cups water on high […]
Pineapple Juice For A Cough?
Cold season is upon us–if you get an associated cough, give pineapple juice a try . . . and let me know if it works for you! Read more here!
Triclosan–Associated with Cancer and Liver Disease
I have posted on the dangers of triclosan before, but wanted to pass along some additional information–Not only is it in toothpaste, but also in soaps and cleaning products. I just heard, too, that it may be in grapefruit seed extract! Research continues to reveal adverse health effects of triclosan. […]
Celery–To Reduce Blood Pressure
If you have been diagnoses with high blood pressure, please include celery in your daily diet. About 1 cup of celery will start to reduce blood pressure in many cases after just a couple of weeks! Read more here.
Chicken Nuggets–Just Say No!
I know that many parents think that chicken nuggets are a great and easy way to get protein in their children’s diets. But please read the attached link–not only might there be fecal contamination (yes, that’s poop) but there may be no actual chicken!
Oil-Pulling
You’ve probably been hearing about this “new” craze of oil-pulling. It is actually an age-old technique used to improve oral health AND overall health. I’ve had many patients benefit from this technique. My recommendation is to start with only about 1 tsp of oil to reduce the potential for gagging. […]
Triclosan in Soap–Linked with Liver Cancer
Not only is triclosan in our toothpaste, but it is a common ingredient in soap. Please stick to natural alternatives–goat milk or glycerine soap, tooth powders, etc. Read more here.
Quit Smoking–the Benefits Start Quickly!!
We know that quitting smoking is one of the most difficult addictions to kick. But there are so many reasons to quit, and the benefits of quitting start quickly!! If you don’t feel ready to quit, join every quit-smoking program you can–birds of a feather!! 🙂 You’ll increase your chances […]
Some Schizophrenia May Be Linked With Parasites
There has long been controversy about possible causes of schizophrenia. This research links some cases of schizophrenia to the parasite found in cat feces as well as soil and under-cooked meats. If you or a loved one suffer from schizophrenia, please ask your doctor to test for this parasite.
