Antibacterial Agent May be Linked to Osteoporosis in Women
Razi Berry Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis Triclosan is an endocrine-disrupting chemical being widely used as an antibacterial in consumer goods and personal care products, […]
The Importance of Stress Reduction in Whole-Body Maintenance, Wellness, and Prevention of Chronic Disease
David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN Busy schedules, demanding occupations, managing children and family life, financial burdens, heavy school loads, planning for a large event such as new move or job, and the never-ending pinging of electronic devices and communications invade our everyday life. The average day in our lives feels more […]
5 Essential Items for Healthy Travel
Sarah Cimperman, ND Vacations are good for us. Taking time to rest, relax, and spend time with loved ones can revitalize our bodies as well as our minds. Unfortunately, with travel often comes stress, lack of sleep, changes in daily routines, and unfamiliar and unfriendly microbes found in new environments. These can take a toll […]
5 Ways to Reduce Toxin Exposure in the Bathroom
Sarah Cimperman, ND According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air can be “more seriously polluted” than outdoor air, even in the largest and most industrialized cities.1 We may never be able to escape all of the toxins in our environment, but there are steps we can take to minimize our exposure. The bathroom is […]
DIY: Fermented Vegetables
Sarah Cimperman, ND Fermentation is an ancient method of food preservation that makes foods more nutritious and easier to digest. Fermented foods use live cultures of protective microorganisms to naturally inhibit the growth of disease-causing microorganisms. The protective microbes strengthen our microbiome, the collective community of microbes that inhabit our bodies. They outnumber our own […]
7 Ways to Get Your Skin Ready for Summer
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Skin is the body’s largest organ and it’s our first line of defense against foreign invaders like microbes and environmental toxins. More than any other part of the body, this protective outer layer is exposed to damaging environmental conditions like the winter weather that leaves skin dull and dry. Fortunately, […]
6 Food-Based Toxins That Increase Your Risk of Diabetes
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND Toxins are chemicals in the environment that are harmful to our health. Most of the time, we can’t see or smell or taste them, but they’re very real and we’re exposed to them every day. So far, research studies have identified six different toxins we ingest through food and water that […]