Therapeutic Cold Water Bathing
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi The Goal of Loving the Application of Cold Water Most people cringe at the idea of a cool to cold-water bath whether it is a foot soak, sitz bath (that is submersion of the lower half of your body), or a full immersion bath. This goes especially true for those […]
A Healthy Family’s Guide to Surviving Germland
Publisher Razi Berry Spring Break Travel Tips We line up like soldiers trapped between parallel rails meant to imprison my family for the next hour. As the sun’s oppressing rays feel heavy on our skin, I am jarred by a moist sensation on the back of my neck, followed only by, “excuse me”. There is […]
Nature Cure, Nature What?
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi I was standing in line at the farmer’s market and the woman standing behind me asks me, “What is nature cure?” I realized that she noticed the writing on my shirt. I turned around and enthusiastically said, “I’d love to answer your question! Would you like to join me in […]
When the Stomach Bug Rears Its Head, Don’t Feed It
Dr. Karis Tressel, ND Oh, parenting: the laughter, the tears, the—vomit Last night my husband stood nearby watching while I called for a basin, a bowl, a something to catch the impressive display bursting forth from my small daughter. He later told me, defending his inaction, “I figured that after you were thrown up on […]
Is Microwaving Water Healthy?
Dr. Katy Nelson, ND Recently, as I was standing and heating water on the stovetop for a cup of tea, I recalled watching a friend of mine heating water for tea in the microwave. She’s had cancer and as she popped each of our cups into “the box” and pushed the button I quietly wondered […]
Warming Socks: Water Cure for the Common Cold (and so much more)
Dr. Karis Tressel, ND My neighbor looked at me in disbelief, exclaiming nasally through congested sinuses, “I want to feel better, not to get trench foot!” I smiled and shrugged, gently suggesting that he could remove the wet socks if they made him miserable but that I thought they would help with his head cold. […]