The Castor Oil Pack Treatment: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 4)
Dr Marisol Teijeiro, ND Oh, the roaring twenties! This was a very signification decade for North America that held dramatic social, political and economical changes. Our nation rebuilt itself in the aftermath of World War 1, women gained the right to vote, jazz music took the nation by storm and Prohibition was introduced. The concept […]
5 Myths About CBD
Sarah Cimperman, ND Cannabidiol, better known as CBD, has been marketed as a natural cure for conditions ranging from anxiety and insomnia to epilepsy and chronic pain. At a time when ninety percent of people in the United States believe that the cannabis plant has medical benefits, CBD product sales are surging.1 Market researchers predict […]
The Skinny on Sugar
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND I was doing some baking this weekend and thinking about my love/hate relationship with sugar. It is such a fun activity to bake with my family, and my husband especially appreciates when there are fresh goodies on the counter! Yet I am painfully aware of the negative impact of sugar – […]
Healthy Holiday Feasting
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND The holidays are upon us and with it comes parties, stress and opportunity to eat excess amounts of food. With a few simple tricks, this holiday season will increase only your joy – not your waistline! 10 Simple Tricks to Tackle This holiday Season to Increase Your Joy and Not Your […]
Holiday Survival Guide
Dr Sarah Cimperman, ND The holiday season can be a busy and stressful time. Some of the stress is good for us—like spending time with family and friends—but much of it is unpleasant and unavoidable—like jet lag and unexpected travel delays. We can’t avoid holiday stress completely but we can minimize its effects by maintaining […]
Could Focusing on Sick-Care, Fitness, and Diet Fads be Missing the Mark for a Happier, Healthier Nation?
Sarah LoBisco, ND, IFCMP The healthcare, nutrition, diet, and fitness industries are booming.(1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) Global health care expenditure is expected to reach 10.059 trillion dollars by 2022. The fitness industry alone is estimated to have a market size of 87.23 billion, and the diet and weight loss industries rake in […]
3 Top Tips to Optimize Health
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND With all the diet fads and advice out there, many of my patients are overwhelmed by simply deciding what to eat each day. I have found that sticking to a few simple guidelines has made all the difference in eating a healthy diet in a way you can sustain over a […]
The Cosmetic Use of Castor Oil: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 3)
Dr. Marisol Teijeiro N.D. Mediterranean Goddesses, Roman Empresses and Egyptian Queens… what do they all have in common? They were all revered for their striking beauty, and they all shared a beauty secret that enhanced their natural fairness. What was their secret? The ‘divine oil’ and ‘magical oil’ for a reason This oil, also known […]
Feeding the Microbiome
Nicola Dehlinger, ND The microbiome is what we call the community made up of trillions of cells that live in your large intestine. These bacteria and fungi outnumber all the other cells in your body put together! Weighing more than your brain, the microbiome influences metabolism, mood, gut health, inflammation and appetite. According to research, […]
Is the Ketogenic Diet Right for You?
Sarah Cimperman, ND The ketogenic diet is trending, but it’s not new. Doctors have been using it for nearly a century as a treatment for epilepsy and in children it can be more effective than medication.1 Now it’s gaining popularity as a weight loss strategy and a treatment for conditions like type two diabetes,2 cardiovascular […]