What Makes Superfoods Super?
Dr. Millie Lytle ND, MPH, CNS All living organisms are constantly exposed to stress derived from internal and external sources. Reactive species (RS) that come from oxygen are ROS and reactive species derived from nitrogen are RNS. Free radicals are generated from oxidative stress and play an important role in the development of organ damage […]
How Does Raw Cow’s Milk Help Protect Against Allergies?
(NaturalPath) A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology looked at which factors in raw cow’s milk contribute to protection against allergies. Previous studies show that those who grew up in a farming environment have a decreased risk of allergies. One factor that has been suggested is the ingestion of unheated cow’s milk. […]
Urban Gardens Play an Important Role in Communities
(NaturalPath) A study out of the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences notes that urban gardeners plant a diverse variety of plants, creating different ecosystems, born from their different cultural backgrounds. “Ecosystem services are the benefits that ecosystems provide to humans. In a natural ecosystem, these are things like natural medicinal products […]
Get Rid of Low-Fat Milk
(NaturalPath) According to two studies, one published in the journal Circulation and the other published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggests that there is no advantage to drinking low-fat milk over full-fat milk. The first study with a sample size of 3,333 adults found that people who had higher levels of three different […]
Dr. Holly Lucille, ND
Dr. Holly Lucille, ND, RN, is a nationally recognized and licensed naturopathic doctor, educator, natural products consultant, and television and radio host. She is also the author of several books including Creating and Maintaining Balance: A Women’s Guide to Safe, Natural, Hormone Health and The Healing Power of Trauma Comfrey. An acclaimed expert in the […]
Dr. Doni Wilson, ND
Dr. Donielle (Doni) Wilson, a naturopathic doctor, certified professional midwife, and certified nutrition specialist, graduated from Bastyr University in 2000. Author of The Stress Remedy, Dr. Doni redefines stress to include toxins, food sensitivities, and imbalanced blood sugar levels, and then offers expert guidance on how to reclaim optimal health. She is creator of a […]
Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND
Catherine Clinton ND, is a graduate of the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland, Oregon. She is a board licensed naturopathic doctor currently practicing at her private clinic in Eugene, Oregon. Dr. Clinton is a speaker on integrative medicine and gut health and has authored several publications in those areas. She is founder […]
Yoga Makes the Grade: 5 Yoga Poses for an A+ Child
Elena Jutai, ND Children’s yoga is becoming increasingly popular and recognized amongst healthcare providers and physical educators involved in school programming because of its ability to promote balance in a child’s mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being. Unfortunately, most school programming places emphasis on grades and intellectual ability, rather than important life skills like […]
Costco Passes Whole Foods in Organic Food Sales
(NaturalPath) According to an analysis released by financial firm BMO Capital Markets last May, Costco was projected to sell just more than $4 billion in organic products this year, eclipsing Whole Foods’ $3.6 billion to take the national lead. While, Costco’s in-store percentage of organic to non-organic isn’t equal to Whole Foods, the raw volume […]
Reduce Your Chemical Exposure Simply by Switching Cosmetics Products
(NaturalPath) In a new study conducted by researchers from UC Berkeley and Clinica de Salud Del Valle de Salinas demonstrates how even a short break from certain kinds of makeup, shampoos and lotions can lead to a significant drop in levels of hormone-disrupting chemicals in the body. The study is known as the Health and […]