When asked what is the essential food source a body needs to maintain active training many people will answer protein. While it is true that protein is vital for maintaining muscle, especially if you are looking to build strength, it is in fact carbohydrates that are the most important. Yet many people underestimate the importance […]
The CDC estimates that 1-2 per 1,000 people worldwide are affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD); this equates to approximately 1 in 68 children in the U.S. An undergraduate student from the University of Buffalo, Kun Woo Cho, has developed a prototype app for a smartphone, computer or tablet that tracks eye movement to determine
The University of California, San Francisco showed recently that eliminating added sugar from the diet decreased triglycerides by 33 points on average, dropped LDL (bad) cholesterol as well as diastolic blood pressure in children. All children who participated in the study were shown to have drastically lowered their risk of type 2 diabetes in just
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox Each woman’s experience with her period is different and unique. There are some of us that really connect to our cycles. We track them and take notice where we are in the moon cycle. We might have a deep love for our uterus; we may even be happy with or
If you see a naturopath regularly, you probably have a list of items that you’ve used in the past during flu and cold season. If not, the fall is a great time of year to make an appointment to see a naturopath for some preventative, as well as first line herbal and nutritional treatments for
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In a New York Times article this week, the University of California, San Francisco Health Sciences Center, provided a stunning example of an institution which is truly standing in its integrity. A campus of over 24,000 employees, UCSF has removed all sugar added beverages from its campus cafeterias and food vendors. The reason has to
CCFC Announces 2016 TOADY Award Nominees for Worst Toy of the Year Boston – November 21, 2016 – Today, the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC) launched its 8th annual contest for Worst Toy of the Year: the dreaded TOADY (Toys Oppressive And Destructive to Young children) Award. From the universe of 2016 toys promoting precocious sexuality, gender stereotypes,
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Feed your gut microbes well, and they will help keep you trim 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
A friendly reminder that the safest thing to put on your skin is something that you would trust putting into your mouth. After all, your skin absorbs chemicals and nutrients from topical applications just like your digestive tract, which means all those nasty chemicals in sunscreen, lotion, and other beauty products end up in your
