Some good news! Teens and children have been improving their diet and exercise! Way to go kids–and parents, too!! This will have life-long effects for you! Read more here.
Blog
For Better Sleep?? . . .
Did you know that toxins from your mattress may be adversely impacting your health? The chemicals may cause everything from insomnia, to rashes, to numbness and tingling sensations, and more. If you have chemical sensitivities, you may benefit from a mattress made from natural fibers. Fortunately, in Portland, OR, we […]
Toxic Shampoos
Whether you’re trying to avoid gluten, soy, or toxic chemicals, choosing your shampoo can be a challenge. Many contain either wheat-protein isolate or soy protein isolate, Vitamin E (potentially from wheat), parabens or other toxic compounds. I often make homemade shampoos–they work great but have a relatively short shelf-life. J.R. […]
Calcium Channel Blockers and Breast Cancer
If you are taking a calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure, please be aware that there is evidence that long-term use may increase the risk of breast cancer. This does NOT mean that you should stop your medication–but DO ask your doctor if there may be alternative medications, conduct […]
Go Nuts!
The controversy still seems to exist despite the evidence. Including nuts in your diet can be very healthy. In fact, this article reports that eating walnuts may actually extend life. Keep in mind portion size, of course. In “real life” we would have to slow down enough to shell each […]
Exercise to Reduce Appetite
Research is showing that short bursts of intense exercise reduce appetite. This supports a “primal” perspective that we are designed more for sprinting than for marathons. Now, we also know that being active is important, period. So let’s get moving, for our health!
Breathing . . . My Favorite Prescription!
It’s easy and “refills” are free! We spend so much of our day breathing shallowly. As a result, our lungs cannot operate at their full capacity of disposing of waste (e.g., carbon dioxide) and picking up oxygen. I often prescribed Deep Breathing–even an exercise as simple as breathing slowly in […]
Cinnamon Helps Lower Blood Sugar
Good news for those who struggle with elevated blood sugars and diabetes: research is confirming that cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels. Please use caution, however, as too much cinnamon may cause your blood sugar to “crash”. Read more here.
Autoimmune Disease Rates–Higher than you may realize
I attended a very informative seminar this weekend and will be sharing information over the next few weeks. One aspect that really got my attention are the high rates of autoimmune disease: one out of every 20 men and one out of every 12 women have been diagnosed with an […]
Naturopathic Medicine Week
Please join the celebration of our first nationally recognized Naturopathic Medicine Week from October 7 – 13th! The Senate recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine and desires to promote awareness of it. Click here to read a great article–and tell your friends, too!! To your health!
