For thousands of years, Garlic (Allium sativum) has been a first-line remedy used by herbalists and traditional medicine practitioners across the globe. Fondly known as “the stinking rose,” garlic has been used in the treatment of a variety of health problems, from wound care to fighting infections. Because garlic fights infection, it can be used […]
Oral Care and Your Health
For at least the past 10 years research has been linking the health of your mouth to the overall health of your body. According to the American Dental Association, 40 percent of people with gum disease also have a chronic health condition. Not taking proper care of your mouth causes bacterial growth, which causes […]
Move Well, Move Often – It May Save Your Life
Move well and move often: it’s smart advice for maintaining a strong, healthy body from head-to-toe, inside and out. With mounting evidence of the ill-effects associated with sitting too much, moving well has become essential for living well. The way your body moves (functions) is in direct relation to its form (structure) and vice versa. […]
Is there a diet for ADHD?
I see many patients and parents with children with ADD/ADHD. I commonly get asked if there is a diet to treat ADD/ADHD. The Feingold diet which was developed in the 1970s by Benjamin Feingold, MD, a pediatrician and allergist can be beneficial with children and adults with ADD/ADHD. The diet is very much like the […]
Watermelon Popsicle Sticks
Now that schools out for summer, my kids are constantly coming in the house for a cool snack, so they can go back outside and play. I like to have fun easy healthy grab and go snacks. Here is one of my favorites. Enjoy! Lay your watermelon on a cutting board (cut side down) Slice […]
Patients Q & A-What causes PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome)
PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) is actually fairly common so you are NOT alone. Between 5 and 15 percent of women of childbearing age have PCOS, and many women with PCOS aren’t even aware they have it until they experience infertility. Underlying factors may be genetic. The good news is that PCOS is treatable. The first […]
End of School-Transitioning into Summer Break!
The end of the school year is an exciting time for students, parents, and teachers. As the school year comes to a close, it can be a challenge to keep focused on what’s important and not get derailed by kids getting anxious to get the summer started. Here are some […]
April 22nd is Earth Day! Super Easy Practices That Are Good for the Earth—and Your Budget
We can all practice an earth-friendly lifestyle without increasing more cost and time. Simple and easy tweaks to what you do every day will not only help the environment, they’ll save you money too. Walk, bike or take public transportation-Research studies show that people who get to work on foot, bike, or via bus/subway are […]
Naturopathic Approaches to Fever
Fever phobia is fairly common among parents of young children, and even some adults when they become sick. We worry that something serious is going on. Most often, that’s not the case. Fever occurs when our body’s internal thermostat (an organ in the brain called the hypothalamus) shifts our body’s normal set-point upward, indicating […]
Yoga for Children
Kids And Yoga: Discover the Many Benefits Under the guidance of a certified instructor, yoga classes for kids focus on building upon each child’s strengths while helping them ease stress and bolster self-esteem, cooperation, self-trust, and reverence for one’s inner world. These classes are for kids of all ages and typically use music, activities, and […]