Sad information on the state of the Columbia River–and there IS something we can do about it. Every time you choose natural products instead of chemicals (from shampoo to cleaning supplies to foods), your healthier choices benefit “down-stream”, too–literally. Click here for the article.
General Health
Toxoplasmosis gondii
So, you might start hearing that “organic, free-range meats offer greater risk of parasites” and I want to clarify this “news”. First of all, the reports say “may” cause increased risk–this is based upon speculation since the animals aren’t confined. There is no proof that this will occur and certainly […]
Naturopathic Medicine–For Your Health
Doctors of naturopathic medicine succeed in providing scientific basis for our natural approaches to healthcare. This is increasing your options for optimizing your health!! Click here.
Fruits and Veggies–To Quit Smoking
Just another tool (and a wonderfully healthy one!) in order to improve success in smoking-cessation: eat your fruits and veggies!! 🙂
More Benefits of Exercise–Protect Your Health
This article provides terrific information on how critical a good exercise regime is for our health!
BPA-free Cans
Great article listing seven companies who do not use BPA in their canned foods.
Fungal Infections Implicated in Crohn’s and IBS`
Two common underlying causes of Crohn’s and IBS (among other digestive disorders) are food allergies/sensitivities and/or gastrointestinal infections. The infections may be hidden parasites, bacteria, or fungal–sometimes a combination! Click here for a recent article about fungal infections and Crohn’s. Stool analyses are used to assess what is growing in […]
Mosquito Repellent Options
With summer comes the fun of more outdoor activities, but also the pesky mosquitoes. Not only do they cause itchy bites, they can carry illnesses and cause infections. This article reviews a variety of options. Some additional details include: 1. IF you choose to use DEET, use products that contain […]
Omega Fatty Acids for Vegetarians
One of my two favorite essential fatty acid manufacturers has just launched a vegetarian version of EPA and DHA! Healthy cod liver and fish oils remain my preference but I’m thrilled that there is now an option for vegetarians. Here is a recent article.
Probiotics with Antibiotics
The use of quality probiotics and/or probiotic foods can significantly reduce the risk of diarrhea commonly associated with antibiotic use. Bottom line: if you are taking antibiotics for any reason, include foods such as yogurt in your diet. I have a GREAT homemade yogurt recipe in the Recipe section of […]
