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.
Children’s Health
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 […]
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 […]
Babies Learn Language in Utero
This is fascinating although not overly surprising–your baby, while in utero, starts to learn language skills. So, keep talking to your baby, and sing and read, too! Read more here.
Allergies and Asthma Linked with ADHD
This is something that I’ve seen clinically for years–those with ADHD usually have some sort of intolerance or allergy and hence also conditions such as asthma, eczema, digestive complaints, etc. Identification and elimination of food allergies and food intolerances dramatically improves these conditions in most cases. Click here for recent […]
Plastics and Childhood Obesity
BPA and phthalates are linked to childhood obesity. PLEASE stop using plastic bottles, cups, straws, dishes, plastic-wrapped foods, etc. The additives in most plastics contribute to hormonal changes potentially leading to obesity, cancer, and fertility problems, among other risks. Read more here.
More Risks of Smoking
We’ve come a long way from the 1960’s when women were told it would be too stressful to quit smoking during pregnancy . . . and we continue to learn just how dangerous smoking and nicotine is for the developing fetus. This article reveals that nicotine exposure in the womb […]
Send Your Message About GMO’s–Food Companies to Avoid
If you want to help encourage non-GMO foods in your grocery store, this is a great article which list not only companies to avoid but those to support. Click here, and support healthy food!
Reduce Food Allergy Development In Children With Whole Food
Encouraging news! Introduction of vegetables and fruits with avoidance of packaged/processed foods has been shown to reduce the risk of developing food allergies later. As a naturopathic physician, I recommend introduction first of veggies, then fruits, then fats and proteins. Foods may be customized per individual patient needs, of course. […]
Maternal Smoking Linked to THIRD Generation Asthma
Wow! So we know that smoking is bad for us. We know that smoking during pregnancy is bad for the growing baby. We know that second-hand smoke is bad for our children (and anyone else exposed). But now there is evidence that a mother’s nicotine exposure during pregnancy can increase […]
