Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Circling in on the Circadian Rhythm Connection New research in circadian rhythms is unveiling the connection between our internal biological clocks and much more than time zones. We now know that disruptions in circadian rhythm can affect obesity, mood, insomnia, Alzheimer’s, immune function, insulin secretion, cancer, irritable bowel, and stress. There […]
Many people given a problem like the following experience anxiety to the point of not being able to attempt solving the problem: Given 17 animals and 4 pens, how can you put animals in each pen so that there is an odd number in each one? Math anxiety inhibits some individuals from even attempting to
Over the holidays there are many excuses to get creative with your culinary skills. The common development of coughs, sniffles, and sore throats in your family might have you wondering what foods to add to give meals a little more immune boosting potential. There are a few incredibly useful foods which will serve you well
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) and Women’s Voices for the Earth has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for failing to regulate certain hair straightening products containing formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen, or releasing the chemical during the course of treatment. Formaldehyde has been listed as a known human carcinogen
The holiday season can be really stressful on all of us, as well as our relationships. Here is a list of things that some of the happiest couples have been doing to keep their relationships sparkling through the ups and downs of life. Remember, happy relationships don’t just happen by accident, it takes the emotional
Dr. Shannon Morgenstern ND Handle Holiday Stress with Care While the holidays are supposed to be this happy, joyful, magic-filled time of year, so many of us end up extra-stressed, over-indulged and feeling terrible while struggling to actually enjoy it. I’ve put together some tips to manage tasty treat indulgence, control your stress levels and
A recent research study has shown cognitive therapy (CT) to be more effective than medication therapy or combination therapy (drug/CT) in the treatment of social anxiety disorder (SAD). This research contradicts the predominant thought that using a combination of cognitive techniques along with pharmaceutical intervention is the most effective treatment for SAD(1). SAD is the
Sprouts are certainly a delicacy, both nutritious and tasty. They are used in salads, sandwiches and dressings by many health conscious individuals. Every few years, recalls of sprouts make headlines, and information floods popular media regarding contaminated sprouts. Its very easy for sprouts to become contaminated. They are grown in humid and heated environments which
In a wonderful column this week by Tamar Haspel, of the Washington Post, economic barriers to healthy diets were discussed alongside other factors such as “cooking skills,” and interest in nutrition in general. The article in no way denied the economic disparity between healthy and unhealthy diets, however, the reality of this difference is less
Dr. Olisa Mak, Naturopathic Physician I hope that it’s your best year yet. This time of the year is always full of excitement, hope, motivation, and optimism. We’re excited to see how the new year will unfold, to see what surprises might come our way. We’re excited about new beginnings and opportunities. We’re motivated to
