This is a great article summarizing much of the growth of local farming. It also includes an upcoming challenge. Read more here.
General Health
Enjoy Restaurant Meal without Gaining Weight
I wanted to share this article that includes some obvious yet clever ideas on eating at restaurants without over-eating. Homemade meals with fresh ingredients remain our healthiest option, but dining out can be a fun treat! Read more here.
Delicious “Super-Foods” for February
Some nutritious and delicious foods are recommended in this article. They will make your mouth water and improve your health, too! Click here.
Great summary on the benefits of Vit. D
This is a great article which summarizes the impact of Vitamin D on your health. Please note that Vitamin D levels should be monitored by bloodwork. Make your appointment today to see if you might benefit from Vitamin D supplementation. Read more here.
Rice Consumption Linked with Arsenic
Please read the attached article implicating rice consumption with arsenic exposure. This is particularly interesting to me as I’ve had patients with elevated levels of arsenic but no known sources of exposure. Those on gluten-free diets should also be especially careful as many gluten-free baked goods use rice flour instead. […]
Support your Aging Brain
Every brain out there is aging–a first sign of deterioration is difficulties in memory. This article has helpful ideas to support healthy brain function. I agree with most of the comments except that I do know that supplements can also dramatically improve brain function when properly prescribed. Nutritional supplements should […]
Sleep loss is linked to Weight gain
This study demonstrates that loss of sleep (whether due to insomnia or simply staying up too late) impacts an area of the brain that increases appetite. If you have insomnia, schedule an appointment–Dr. Brown can assess you for endocrine imbalances (including adrenal, thyroid, etc.), metabolic imbalances (blood sugar), refer for […]
Stress Relief
Dr. Oz includes some simple stress relieving ideas in this post. Other favorites of mine: 1. Drinking a cup of tea (Celestial Seasonings “Tension Tamer” is one of my faves) 2. Relaxing my eyes after staring at my computer–look out the window at farthest point possible 3. Stretching my elbows […]
Vitamin D may also help Incontinence
I know none of us like to talk about it, but urinary incontinence is a real problem for many. Based upon new information, low Vitamin D is associated with leakage of urine. I routinely assess Vitamin D levels for patients since this nutrient is so important for our overall health, […]
The Gut/Brain Connection
Gastro-intestinal health is a foundation of naturopathic medicine and it’s exciting to see research bearing this out. In addition, the brain connection with healthy gut is also key. Schedule an appointment to discuss questions or concerns you may have about optimizing your GI and brain health! Read more here.
