7 Green Beauty Tips You Must Know About!
Vaileria Dennis If you are interested in taking really good care of your skin, there are a couple of things that you need to know. First and foremost, our skin is subjected to daily aggression, coming from a wide range of factors (pollution, traffic, sun exposure). Moreover, both nutrition and genetic predisposition contribute to the […]
Figuring Out Fat After 40: Part 2
Dr. Carrie Louise Daenell, ND Doing everything right, yet packing on the pounds with every passing year? Last month we learned about the “root cause” of Fat After 40 – less cellular energy. What else plays a role? Genetic Programming drives Fat After 40! The longer we are here (the older we get) the more toxins […]
You haven’t washed your hair in how long?
Dr. Taryn Deane, ND @DrTarynDeane It’s been 3 years since I’ve used shampoo and conditioner, with the exception of half a dozen times where I was away from the house and without supplies. It comes up a lot because now, more than ever, I get complimented on my hair. Why, you ask? Well, what started […]
Is hormonal birth control right for you? What you need to know before starting hormonal contraceptives
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox California’s new laws regarding the availability of birth control is a huge win for supporting women’s autonomy over reproductive health. Any woman can now easily gain access to hormonal birth control by visiting a pharmacy in California, but this decision is much more complicated than we’re led to believe. There […]
Osteoporosis: More Than Pills
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Simply standing on one foot – doing the Flamingo – may help prevent osteoporosis When patients or doctors talk about osteoporosis the tendency is to focus largely on the density of the bones, but there is much more to consider. Osteoporosis is defined as “porous bones”. The natural structure of healthy bone […]
Solve All Your Beauty Dilemmas with the Help of Mother Nature
Sophia Smith Am I paler than usual today? Why is my skin so dry? Does my hair look dull? How can my lips be so parched? All of these questions may seem harmless, but in fact they can signify that there is something amiss with your body. And while it may be easy to treat […]
Interesting Physical Changes that Occur During Pregnancy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.Bsc, ND I recently attended a baby shower for a good friend and as most showers go, we played a few baby games and one really stood out to me. This particular game was based around “fact or myths” of pregnancy – it would ask a statement and we had to guess […]
Eating Fast Food Could Lead to Fertility Problems
Dr. Kelsey Asplin, ND Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sex with the intention to become pregnant, is a troubling reality for many couples. The CDC estimates that 10.9% of women have trouble conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to term – that’s approximately 6.7 million women!1 However, it’s also […]
Yoga Makes the Grade: 5 Yoga Poses for an A+ Child
Elena Jutai, ND Children’s yoga is becoming increasingly popular and recognized amongst healthcare providers and physical educators involved in school programming because of its ability to promote balance in a child’s mental, emotional, and physical health and well-being. Unfortunately, most school programming places emphasis on grades and intellectual ability, rather than important life skills like […]
Herbal Bitters
Shawn Peters, Naturopathic Medical Student Bitters are a group of plant constituents, which are not like other plant constituents but are rather distinguishable by their taste when consumed (bitter principle). Many believe that for bitters to induce their physiological effects they must be tasted. This is important when considering how to use bitters, for example […]