Advocates To FTC: Stop Google’s Deceptive and Unfair Practices on YouTube Kids
New Complaints Also Urge Investigation of 17 Food and Beverage Companies For Violating Pledges Not to Target Junk Food to Children Washington, DC–Tuesday, November 24, 2015 –Two leading child advocacy groups filed new complaints today at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), urging the Commission to stop Google from engaging in unfair and deceptive practices toward […]
Reversing Metabolic Syndrome Using Natural Medicine
Dr. Ariel Jones, ND What is Metabolic Syndrome or Syndrome X? Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of risk factors that increase one’s chances of developing serious illnesses in the future. Metabolic syndrome doubles the chance of developing cardiovascular disease1 while increasing the risk of diabetes, fatty liver, and several types of cancers2. It is diagnosed […]
#HomeHealthHack: Cleopatra’s Bath Mylk
Reece Carter It’s red, it’s itchy, and sometimes it’s downright painful: eczema. Mine flares up with stress, which is why I used a little naturopathic know-how to design this all-natural remedy. It’s a relaxing addition to your bath that is also full of soothing, anti-inflammatory herbal ingredients. What you’ll need 1 cup dried chamomile 1 […]
Slide Show: 6 Benefits of Pumpkin and Pumpkin Seeds
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How and When to Treat High Blood Pressure
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Navigating the confusing blood pressure recommendations The last few years have seen some big changes in formal medical recommendations for treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) for older patients. In 2014, the Joint National Committee 8 (JNC) produced a lengthy report called, “2014 Evidence-Based Guideline for the Management of High Blood […]
Elena Jutai, RYT
Elena Jutai is a naturopathic medical student and yoga teacher currently interning at the Robert Schad Naturopathic Clinic in Toronto, Canada. She tailors her yoga recommendations to complement her patient’s unique naturopathic treatment plan. She does this by taking a holistic and integrative approach to health and well-being to help her students and patients balance […]
Plastic Particles Found in Chinese Salt
East China Normal University conducted a study that evaluated fifteen brands of table salt found in Chinese supermarkets and found micro particles of plastic interspersed inside the samples. The study was found in Scientific American and found the common water bottle plastic polyethylene terephthalate in addition to polyethylene, cellophane and a wide variety of other […]
Pumpkin Bars: Purée and Simple
Dr. Meera Dossa, ND Fall. Quite easily my favourite season because I am a pumpkin lover! From pumpkin spice smoothies to curried pumpkin soups, I try to incorporate this nutrient dense member of the squash family into every recipe I can. And why not, with its host of health benefits? If you weren’t in the […]
Why Does Heartburn Happen in Pregnancy?
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.Bsc, ND Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as heartburn, is one of the most common symptoms women experience during pregnancy, with its prevalence reaching up to 80%.1,2 The reasons why this symptom is so common in pregnancy is due to increased pressure in the stomach by the growing baby, causing the […]
Seattle Schools Push Back Start Times for Teens to Increase Productivity
The Seattle School Board has approved later start times for its high schools and most of its middle schools to increase productivity. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests students start their classes after 8:30 in the morning. This push has come after years of trying to adjust school to teens’ biological clocks. The Seattle teachers […]