(NaturalPath) According to a study out of China and published in the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, consuming probiotics, so-called ‘good bacteria’, can reduce body weight and body mass index (BMI). There has been proven benefits to the consumptions of probiotic supplements, often added to yoghurts that support general wellbeing in addition to improving […]
(NaturalPath) You can always pack tons of different vitamins and minerals into your diet, but especially if your appetite hasn’t quite gotten up to speed yet, you may be thinking you could do more. Here are some of the best foods to eat during pregnancy to pack in all those essential nutrients. This is important
Dr. Deanna Berman, ND Sometimes, when I’m deep into my garden, starting my plants, planting seedlings, weeding or harvesting, I understand that I am connected to the earth. The cycles of the seasons and the growth of the plants parallel aspects of my life. The connection to the earth and to my food are like connections to
Dr Deanna Hope Berman is a Vermont licensed Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and a New York State Certified Midwife. She graduated from Bastyr University in 1997 and has been practicing in Ithaca, NY since 2002. Dr Berman believes in creating a healthcare plan for each individual that is physically, emotionally and socially sustainable. Dr Berman
Dr Taylor Bean, ND As a mother, my heart goes out to the kiddies that fall ill. When they catch a cold you can be left feeling helpless. If the situation isn’t serious, are there things you can do at home before heading to the doctor? Yes, there are lots you can do. As a
Dr. Bean is a Canadian Naturopathic Doctor and she provides complete healthcare by using alternative medicine for both you and your entire family. She is a mother of two little ones so is passionate about helping women with common pregnancy complaints and raising healthy babies. Learn more about Dr. Bean at www.drtaylorbean.com or contact her at [email protected] Dr.
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the Ohio State University and published in The Journal of Pediatrics, preschoolers who are regularly tucked into bed by 8 p.m. are far less likely to become obese teenagers than young children who go to sleep later in the evening. The other side of the coin is that bedtimes
Dr. Laura Kent-Davidson, ND, IBCLC Working with families in the postpartum period, I get many questions about how a mother’s diet can affect breastfeeding. Some of the most common questions I get are: What should I eat and what should I avoid? I often witness a wave of relief rush over mothers when I respond
Heather Christo VEGAN • SUGAR-FREE • HIGH FIBER PREPARATION 10 MINUTES COOK TIME N/A SERVES 4-6 The first time I ate raw corn, I was shocked at how sweet and delicious it was. The little kernels burst in my mouth with a perfect little pop! When you pair raw corn with sweet mango and lots
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the University of Houston, funded by the National Institutes for Mental Health and published in the journal Sleep Medicine Reviews, children who experience inadequate or disrupted sleep are more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorders later in life. This study particularly looks at how exactly inadequate sleep in
