Zucchini Noodle Bowl with Shrimp and Tomatoes
Grain-Free, Vegan Variation, Paleo-Friendly Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman This recipe highlights vegetables that are in season right now—zucchini and tomatoes—as well as a popular kitchen tool—a spiralizer—that turns them into noodles. Vegetable noodles are a healthy alternative to pasta made from processed flour. They are full of fiber and free of gluten and the […]
Young Children’s Antibiotic Exposure Associated with Higher Food Allergy Risk
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the University of South Carolina and published in the journal Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology, antibiotic treatment within the first year of life may wipe out more than an unwanted infection: exposure to the drugs is associated with an increase in food allergy diagnosis. The researchers looked at data […]
Autism Severity Linked to Genetics and Ultrasound Exposure
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the University of Washington Health Sciences and published in Autism Research, for children with autism and a class of genetic disorders, exposure to diagnostic ultrasound in the first trimester of pregnancy is linked to increased autism severity. The study looked at, not what causes autism, but the variability of […]
Preventing Gestational Diabetes – Evidence-based Recommendations
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND What is it? Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition that is screened and diagnosed in the 2nd trimester, effecting about 5-10% of all pregnancies.1,2 This condition is rapidly increasing in North America, partly due rising trends of overweight/obese individuals, which translate to rising numbers of overweight and obese women […]
FREE – 125+ Top Coconut Oil Hacks for Busy Moms
Coconut oil is one of the most useful substances on the planet. Not only is it a healthy addition to your diet, but it also extremely versatile and can be used in surprising ways on your body, in your home, and even for your pets. Learn over 125 clever coconut oil hacks that will have […]
The First Step to a Successful Holistic Business: Space Clearing (Part 3)
Robyn M Fritz MA MBA Space clearing for businesses In the last of a three-part series on space clearing for businesses, I’m going to walk you through an actual clearing. While this is directed to your business, you can also adapt this ritual for your homes. In Part 1 we discussed what space clearing is—the […]
Energy Drinks Can Cause Cardiac Problems
A new report, published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, has discovered that energy drinks may be increasing the risk of cardiac events, such as abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias). A case study of a 28 year-old male was reported, after he arrived at the emergency department presenting with a rapid heart rate, and a recent […]
Periodontal Health, Pregnancy and Oil Pulling
Dr. Sarah King, ND The dentist’s office is one place that most people don’t look forward to visiting. Our mouths are very personal places, and the vicinity to our noses make us emotionally reactive to the smells, correlating the experience with the scent of medical gloves and fluoride. That uncomfortable feeling of tools and hands […]
Autism Risk in Younger Children Increases If They Have Older Sibling with Disorder
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of Kaiser Permanente and published in the Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, researchers found that the risk of younger siblings developing an autism spectrum disorder is 14 times higher if an older sibling has ASD. They further found the risk level was consistent across gestational age at birth. The […]
Normalizing Movement and Embracing Intervals for Weight Loss
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND We are all too familiar with the broken refrain that to lose weight we must eat less and exercise more. However, starvation portions and more time on the treadmill doesn’t work. This series examines several simple tweaks that help keep weight off. Read part one of this series on weight loss here. […]