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Children's Health, Digestion

Supporting Healthy Bacteria in Infants

Research is confirming what naturopathic physicians have been teaching for years: that vaginal births and breast-feeding support healthy bacterial populations in babies. Research is also confirming that healthy bacteria levels are important for reducing risk of conditions such as asthma, allergies, digestive disorders, and even cancer.  So, if your child […]

Women's Health

A Flip-Side to Vitamin D Supplementation

A government task-force has just released their recommendation that healthy post-menopausal women avoid Vitamin D and calcium supplementation due to the increased risk for kidney stones. They do, however, support supplementation for those diagnosed with osteoporosis. The article mentions nothing about other supplements (including magnesium, etc.) or diet. Still, if […]

Heart Health, Nutrition and Diet

Health Risk of Omega-6’s

This report summarizes a re-investigation into results of a study completed between 1966 through 1973. While a reduction in cholesterol was achieved by substituting saturated fats with omega-6 oils, the risk of death was 17% higher! Several implications can be derived from this: that cholesterol may not be the best […]