As beautiful as our spring and summer flowers may be (let alone grass and trees growing!), many people suffer from seasonal allergies. Nettle tea or tincture along with nasal lavage (neti pot) are two of my favorite treatments. Homeopathics can also be helpful–Allium cepa and Pulsatilla are great for watery […]
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Naturopathic Primary Care
Naturopathic physicians are trained in primary care and are great health care resources for everything from wellness examinations to ear infections, fevers, colds, indigestion, etc. Please read the attached article.
Melanoma Monday
Please check your skin for signs of melanoma which may range from changes in an existing mole, to a new mole, to a “bruise” that won’t heal, or a streak under your fingernails. This article also reveals some common misconceptions.
Sugary Cereals
EWG has just posted their lists of most sugary and least sugary cereals. Better: avoid cereal altogether and offer eggs or meat with lots of veggies and a little fruit!
Fun in the Sun–But Protect Your Skin!
Here is EWG’s latest update for protecting your skin from sun exposure. Remember to have a few minutes without sunscreen (about 10 – 15 minutes) in order to get your Vitamin D, then slather on a safe sunscreen!! Click here.
Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
Here is an article that reveals some chemicals that have been known to increase the risk of breast cancer (and likely other cancers!). Please do all you can to reduce your exposure to solvents–gasoline, flame retardants, non-stick coatings, dry cleaning, etc.
GMO Labeling in Vermont
Vermont has become the first state to require labeling of GMO foods. The law doesn’t go into effect for 2 years and the state is expecting opposition. Read more here.
Keep Your Brain Sharp–Learn a New Skill!
We’ve all heard it before–learning a new skill helps keep our brains sharp. Yes, doing a crossword every day may also be helpful, but evidence continues to mount that we need to learn to do NEW things to keep our brains alert. Learn to sew, rock climb, play piano, a […]
Exercise–For Your Heart
Evidence reveals that even as we age, exercise continues to support healthy hearts! Here is yet another great article . . .
Diabetes Explosion in Children
The rates of both Type I and Type II diabetes are significantly increased in our children. While researchers are unclear as to the cause, general recommendations include the following: o Exercise–we need to get moving and so do our children. This does not mean that they need to become uber-sports […]
