The Importance of Carbohydrates For Training
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 […]
Use Your Smartphone for Early Autism Detection – New App, coming soon.
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 […]
10 Days Without Sugar can Drastically Reduce Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
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 […]
Could a hormonal imbalance be the culprit of your menstrual and PMS symptoms?
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 […]
Cold Season Checklist
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 […]
2016 Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_padding_divider size=”25″][vc_single_image image=”10610″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_padding_divider size=”25″][vc_column_text] Whether you are shopping for the yoga/fitness enthusiast, foodie, health nerd or natural beauty connoisseur, we here at NaturalPath have you covered. From Kombucha kits to yoga mats we are offering up some of the best gift ideas for you and yours. Enter to win the ultimate […]
University of California Takes a Big Stand in Banning Sugary Beverages on Campus
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
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, […]
How the Microbiome Affects Weight Loss
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 […]
Are Your Skincare Products Safe?
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 […]