Autism Healing Begins in the Gut!
Dr. Kendra Becker, ND It has been well reported that autism is intimately connected to the immune system and acts in some way as an autoimmune condition. Immunity begins to develop during the 14th week of gestation, as undifferentiated developing immune cells, which later become major cells of a human’s immune system, with specific and […]
Prescriptive treatment for mental illness: exercise
Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND The Mood Disorders Society of Canada put out a startling statistic in 2009: 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime1, including depression, mood disorder, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactive disorders and dementia (with anxiety and depression being the most common by far). If […]
The Weight of the World in All Its Confusion
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND Do We Really Need Another New “Golden Boy” in Nutrition or Do We Need a New Movie Altogether? Part I Consider a study to determine if parachutes can save the lives of people who fall out of planes. The study compares parachutes that are 1sq inch in total surface area to […]
The One Must-Do Extracurricular Activity for Every Child
Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND It is that time again. Time to start planning the extracurricular activities for the year. As parents in today’s world we are inundated with possibilities for our children. Music lessons, sports, chess club, swimming lessons and the list goes on and on. Extracurricular activities have become a major part of parenting […]
Fit and Fat Beats Lazy and Lean
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND I am especially attentive to the results of this study, both professionally and personally. In my professional life, I know that a good diagnostician must avoid the hasty mistake of profiling—it is too easy to neglect the consideration of prediabetes and heart disease risk for the lean patient compared to the […]
7 Health Benefits of Gardening
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 […]
Common Colds: How to support your child’s immune system, naturally
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 […]
Nutrition and Breastfeeding: Does your diet affect the milk you make?
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 […]
A Warning About Antibiotics That All Parents Should Read
Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND Antibiotic prescriptions have been the mainstay of modern life since they were put to widespread use in early 1940s. While antibiotics are an amazing addition to modern medicine, they also come with substantial risks. Public health agencies have warned medical professionals and the general public about risks associated with the excessive use […]
6 Nutrients to Reverse Photoaging and Rejuvenate Your Skin
Dr. Carly Polland, ND Do You Know About Photoaging? Are you noticing more wrinkles, loss of skin tone, and change in texture of your skin? Well, listen up, that’s called Photoaging. Photoaging is a particular kind of aging caused by the sun damage. And photoaging is much worse than chronological aging when it comes to […]