Limiting Screen Time Supports Brain Development in Kids
Dr. Krystal Richardson, ND @NaturopathicFam When I was growing up, “screen time” was limited to TV and video games. Now, the term “screen time” includes so much more. Kids are learning at an astonishing age how to use these devices and often are much better and faster learners than their parents at navigating through the […]
Red Meat, Processed Meat, Antibiotic Meat, Pesticide Meat- What’s the Real Link to Cancer?
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco Recently, the IARC (International Agency of Research on Cancer), a part of the World Health Organization (WHO), warned the public that consumption of processed meat and red meat could be linked to cancer. This resulted from the findings for a working group of 22 experts who reviewed over 800 studies. […]
6 Best Practices for Healthy Breasts & One Amazingly Simple Bra Hack
Publisher Razi Berry Breasts. In our culture, they are loved and loathed, adored and envied. We hide them, put them on display, exploit them, sell things with them, surgically alter them to suit current ideals of beauty, oh!….and some even forget that their main purpose is to feed our children. Some statistics: 100% of female […]
Dr. Cheryl Hamilton, NMD
Cheryl Hamilton, NMD, began her career in healthcare 30 years ago. She earned a B.S. degree in nutrition, worked in the health and fitness industry, and raised four children before attending the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine to become a naturopathic medical doctor. She practices at the Women’s Health and Healing Center in Prescott Valley, […]
Naturopathic Perspectives on the WHO’s study on the Consumption of Red and Processed Meat
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO) today published a study evaluating the carcinogenicity of red and processed meat. The WHO’s position on red and processed meats Red Meat After thoroughly reviewing the accumulated scientific literature, a Working Group of 22 experts from 10 countries […]
Reece Carter
Making the ancient art of herbal medicine new again…. Reece Carter is Australia’s leading herbal medicine expert, bringing health tips and natural beauty recipes to your screens in ‘The Garden Pharmacist’ web series. With his help, you can make an organic skin cream to wind back the clock, or brew a pot of weeds and seeds that will […]
#HomeHealthHack: Aloe Under Eye Gel
Reece Carter A few years ago, I halved the contents of my bathroom cabinet. I ditched the fragrance-laden creams and went back to basics. Red, irritated skin was calmed with chamomile, pimples kept at bay with green tea, and rosemary and coconut oil came together to keep hair thick and shiny. Anything that could be […]
The Importance of Managing Mood During Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Pregnancy is an exciting, hopeful and important time for expecting parents, but can also bring on a state of fear, and uncertainty. With the rapid change in hormones, the potential for unexpected events, anticipating labour, and becoming a parent, can evoke a level of anxiety and fluctuating moods in anyone. […]
Bacteria for Breast Health
Dr. Lauren Young, ND One in eight women. This statistic is the number of women who will experience breast cancer in their lifetime. Dramatically higher than in the past, this statistic also has physicians and researchers hunting down causes and solutions for this disturbing rise. Researchers have identified some known risks. There are genetic predispositions […]
4 Simple Steps to Getting the Most From Your Doctor Appointments
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND These days medical appointments tend to be hurried and leave both doctor and patient feeling a bit frustrated. Aside from overhauling the medical system as a whole, here are a few suggestions to help make the most of your time. Communicate Come to your appointment with a clear sense of purpose. […]