A Mindful Approach to Children’s Eating Habits
There are many questions parents can have concerning their child’s weight, such as “Is calorie restriction practical in children who have excess weight?” and “Does…
Behind the Screen: What’s in YOUR Sunscreen?
With a dizzying array of sunscreens to choose from, it can be difficult to determine which products are both safe and effective. In this article…
Healthy Fathers = Happy Fathers
Healthy levels of testosterone are critical to healthy aging for men, and an increasing number of men are experiencing symptoms of low testosterone at younger…
Get Out of That Rut, Heal Your Gut
You may have heard that 70% of our immune system is found it the gut. So it stands to reason that gut health is at…
Going Vegan is Easy (and Healthy Too)!
Have you considered going vegan or vegetarian but thought it might be too difficult or you’re not sure if it would be a healthy decision?…
7 Tips for Parents on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), describes a range of developmental delays in areas like social skills, cognition, language and communication, and motor skills. Telltale…
Self Care Rituals with Herbs and Flower Essences
“And you? When will you begin that long journey into yourself?” – Rumi Spring is upon us. And as we declutter our bodies and homes,…
Wanderlust Essentials: The Must-Haves For Summer Travel
As we enter deeper into the spring season, cravings for oceanside breezes and weekend camping trips are rampant. The deep seated urge to see the…
Your Menopause Symptoms are NOT Normal
As second-year medical students, my classmate and I attended Gynecology class listening to our topic of the day, “Menopause.” Our teacher was a wonderful Naturopathic…
The Women Who Made Medical History
Women have played significant roles in healing fields throughout history. However they were not widely permitted to attend medical training programs until the late 1800s…
How I Learned to Lose the Weight and Keep it Off
Early in childhood I started gaining weight. My parents were very health conscious according to popular wisdom at the time and made sure I got…
Naturally Repair Cavities and End Gum Disease
Before we get into reversing cavities, we need to ask, what exactly does oral health consist of? Oral health is invisible and relatively difficult to measure….
First Assess, Then De-Stress
STRESS. The mention of the word brings a variety of reactions from virtually everyone: a knowing nod of the head, rolling the eyes, and numerous…