Allergy symptoms are from abnormal reactions of your immune system to normal substances whether these substances are environmental such as pollen, dust, and mold, or whether these substances are foods you’ve eaten. A calm and happy immune system sees these factors and ignores them. An unhappy or already reactive immune system sees these as foreign invaders [...]
So, you were used to going to bed at a certain time and getting up at a certain time. You would see the sun at the same time each morning and watch it fade away at the same time every night. Now that has all shifted instantly! However, the hormones that your body produces naturally to [...]
Wait.. did I just say that? Yup! Now let me explain. Folate is the bigger category, when it comes to this nutrient. There are then numerous types of Folate including Folic Acid, Folinic Acid (5-formyl-tetrahydrofolate), and Methylfolate (5-methyl-tetrahydrofolate). Folic acid is NOT found in nature. It is in many supplements and fortified foods. The problem is [...]
Have you heard? Have you heard? I almost thought it was a joke when I first heard the news a couple of days ago, but it's true! CVS, one of the nation's biggest drug stores is going to stop selling cigarettes and tobacco products. Their plan is to have all of these products out of their [...]
It's not too late to sign up for this year's I LOST IT AT THE CLUB competition. If you've ever wanted to try out the Auburn Racquet Club? If you are looking to lose a few pounds? If you want the support of an entire, top-notch training staff AND a Naturopathic Doctor? .....then you should check [...]
Migraine headaches are debilitating for so many and just don’t have to be. Here are a few things to consider: 1. Know your food triggers and remove them. If you don’t know, consider some of these things: wheat/gluten, dairy, sugar, preservatives including MSG, alcohol, artificial sweeteners especially aspartame, eggs citrus, corn or soy 2. Caffeine: either [...]
According to all of the reports, California hasn’t been hit really hard yet. Wouldn’t it be great if we basically skipped this year’s flu season? Unfortunately this just won’t be true for all of us. Here are a few basic things to remember about the flu: You can be proactive Keep your immune system strong by [...]
I absolutely love this recipe. No Dairy, No Wheat, No Cooking!!! Just a few simple ingredients and a blender. YUM!!! This is the Chai- flavored version, but you can make any flavor you'd like! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Just Click the Picture for the Recipe!
How to Heal Tendonitis It seems I’ve been handing this out a lot lately, so thought I’d just post it. This recipe is for a poultice that is good for more than just tendonitis. It’s good for any type of tendon, ligament and even bone injury. This poultice helped to heal the fracture in my [...]
"The root cause of all disease is a negative attitude about taking care of yourself" Caroline Myss Ah how often do I tell people that they need to take care of themselves before they can take care of others. Yet so many of us are conditioned to be care-takers... to give back... or simply to pay [...]