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No time for life balance
Isn’t it ironic that making time to balance life and work seems to take so much effort? I’d love to say that I have a thoroughly researched, well written, informative article to share with you. But, with the added tasks on my to-do list thanks to my growth and a record-breaking influx of new patients…
Read MoreRecipe: Smoked salmon and yam salad
Feast on fish with this delicious smoked salmon and yam salad with a creamy chipotle-lime dressing. “According to preliminary research, people who eat fish more than once per week have half the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration compared with people who eat fish less than once per month.” – Smith W, Mitchell P, Leeder…
Read MoreDigestion – how you eat matters
It’s not only what you eat, but also how you eat. You won’t absorb energy or nutrients for your body unless you are digesting your food well. In order to maximize digestion and, therefore, absorption, it’s important to make sure you are in as relaxed a mood (with the parasympathetic nervous system dominant) as possible…
Read MoreRecipe: Warming winter soup
Bring heat to your system with this cozy winter soup recipe In a large soup pot, saute butternut squash and parsnips in olive oil on medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes or until some edges are brown: 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed 1/3 cup burdock root (parsnip is a good substitution – DO NOT EAT BURDOCK IN PREGNANCY) 2…
Read MoreRecipe: Crockpot lentil soup
Try this Crockpot Lentil Soup, rich in flavor and high in fiber, to take the chill out of the fall air. Getting dinner on the table doesn’t have to be another source of stress. Utilizing your crockpot is a great way to make nutritious and delicious meals when you are short on time. With just…
Read MoreIn support of a plant-based diet
Can we get all the nutrition we need from a plant-based diet? Here are few takeaways from WSHU’s “Join the Conversation” with T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., author of Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition (BenBella Books, 2014) He believes that protein is grossly overemphasized in our diets. When Dr. Campbell ran tests in his lab at…
Read MoreFood choices for your blood type
Aspects of your physiology correlate with your blood type. According to Dr.Peter J. D’Adamo, author of Eat Right 4 Your Type, a diet based on your blood type, research indicates that your blood type is a key genetic factor that influences many areas of health and well-being, as well as how your body reacts to…
Read MoreUse the therapeutic order to regain your health
Following the therapeutic order allows you to slowly guide your body back to balance, and to support it as it finds its own path to optimal health. The therapeutic order guides recommendations that we, licensed naturopathic physicians, make to support and increase your health and vitality. It is the practical application of our six naturopathic…
Read MoreHydrotherapy for back to school health
Hydrotherapy supports your immune system to respond to colds and flu It’s that time again… the kids head back to school, we’re starting to be cooped up inside more, and the cold/ flu season begins. Ugh! Hydrotherapy, an effective and free treatment can break the cycle and help to keep you and your family healthy…
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