Seasonal Cleansing for Good Health
Cleansing and detoxing is critical for good health. In a perfect world, your body would be able to detoxify naturally, without any help. It has programmed ways of getting rid of chemicals and toxins, but unfortunately, those channels don’t always work properly for various reasons. Those with compromised immune systems, chronic stress, autoimmune conditions and […]
Why You Should Always Eat Your Veggies
Cruciferous vegetables have some amazing qualities that can contribute to your ultimate health. Cruciferous is the word used to describe vegetables that are related to the cabbage family. They are loaded with soluble fiber, vitamin C, several minerals and phytochemicals. In addition to vitamins K, A and C, they also contain higher amounts of folic […]
MS and Lifestyle Management!
March is the MS (multiple sclerosis disease) Awareness month. I want to talk to you about the importance of lifestyle management in managing MS (multiple sclerosis disease) There are several aspects of how we live that make a difference on whether you maintain your mobility, improve, or start to decline. A lot of these things […]
Diet and MS: The Wahls Protocol!
It’s March, which is designated as the MS (multiple sclerosis) Awareness month. This has become near and dear to my heart because I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis about three years ago. I’ll work with you and show you how I have managed to keep my symptoms at bay for the last several years […]
Yeast Overgrowth: The Hidden Variable
Candida is a very common yeast found in the mucous membranes of the intestines, mouth and genitourinary system. Everyone has this type of yeast in and on their body. You wouldn’t generally know it’s there when it is balanced, as it is benign. The issue arises when this yeast overgrows and creates problems in the […]
Chromium-6 in Drinking Water
Recently, reports have been surfacing about a potential carcinogen contaminating public water supplies all over the country. This contaminant was the focal point for the “Erin Brockovich” movie and the true story behind the movie, adding to the public interest of the report. The term for the “Erin Brockovich” contaminant is Chromium-6 (also known as […]
Detoxing with Infrared Saunas
Toxins are everywhere. They are in the water we drink, the air we breathe, the fabric and products we wear on our skin and the food we eat. Over time, even the smallest amounts can build up, hindering the body’s natural detoxification process. When detoxification pathways are impaired, there can be negative impacts on the […]
Beat Colds, Flus & Inflammation with this Simple Remedy
Naturopathic medicine focuses on treating the body and person as a whole, and finding underlying causes of diseases and disorders. In addition, prevention is also integrated into every protocol, as it is a major principle in naturopathy. When illnesses such as the flu, a cold or upper respiratory infections strike, the symptoms may be a […]
Bursting Berry Shake
If you are like me and always on the go, making time for a healthy, nutritious meal can be challenging. That is what I love about this shake. Easy to make in less than 5 minutes, packed full of antioxidants, vitamins and fiber while providing 26 grams of protein. All the nutrients you need to […]
Eczema: More Than Just a Skin Condition
If you have ever had poison ivy then you understand how extremely itchy it can be. Now imagine having poison ivy all the time, for years on end. That would be extremely frustrating and also very painful. That’s sort of what eczema feels like; endless poison ivy, only worse. Eczema is an inflammatory condition of […]