Thorne Research Plans to Move Across Country
One of the most prominent vitamin and supplement companies plans on moving its headquarters. Thorne Research, since 1984, has been dedicated to providing well researched, quality products. Its headquarters has been located in Idaho, but plans are being developed to move the company to Summerville, South Carolina. The company expects to bring in 300 new […]
In Case You Haven’t Heard, Omega-3 fatty acids are Still Good for You.
Yep, that’s right, more research is supporting that omega-3 fatty acids are important for our bodies to function efficiently and productively. In a recent study, eating seafood once a week was correlated with a slower decline of memory, and perceptual speed. It seems that the higher intake of a-linoleic acid account for the maintenance of […]
Voters Ban GMOs in Sonoma County, as Well as Soda Taxes in Four More Cities
While Tuesday, November 8th, may have been a night of torment for many progressives in the United States, there were a few initiatives which show that some part of America upholds health and well-being. Sonoma county voters banned genetically modified crops last Tuesday, and are the sixth California county to do so. The initiative passed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Is Your Diet During Pregnancy Supporting the Health of Your Baby?
New research is now linking a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy to symptoms of ADHD in children who show behavior complications early in life. This study, further emphasizes the long held idea that adequate nutrition, including diets higher in protein, rich in antioxidants, and vitamins and minerals are essential for pregnant mothers. Not only does […]