Spring Detox: Top 5 Dietary Changes for a Fresh Start

Sarah Cimperman, ND Spring is a season of renewal. Over the winter, as our bodies have stored energy, they’ve also stored environmental toxins. Now is the time to eliminate them. True detoxification involves several enzymes, hormones, and organs, including the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, skin, lungs, adipose tissue, and lymphatic system. Comprehensive detox programs like […]

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 […]

“Facebook Detox” May Be a New Treatment for Stress Reduction

Node Smith, ND Technology has developed much faster than our ability to study its effects on our lives. An example of this is social media, such as Facebook, twitter, Instagram, and others. The impact of social media on mental and physical health has only just begun being studied over the past few years, and its […]

2 Key Steps for a Healthy, Holistic, Allergy-Free Spring

Jody Stanislaw, ND Spring has Sprung The snow is melting and the tulips will soon be showing their colors….sure signs spring has sprung! The warmer temperatures have an energizing effect on us all. However, in order to enjoy all the hiking, biking, and the like your heart desires, you’ll want to take certain steps to […]

It’s That Time of Year: Time To Detox Your Family!

Dr. Catherine Clinton, ND This time of year people are looking to get healthy. There’s lots of talk about detoxes or cleanses and the talks range from utter nonsense to important steps you can take to address environmental pollutants. Industrial chemicals, pollutants and pesticides are major contributors to chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, autoimmune diseases […]

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, […]

3 Considerations When Preparing for Pregnancy

Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Spontaneous, unplanned pregnancies happen all the time and while surprising, are the most wonderful things that can happen to an expecting parent. In other occasions, potential parents like to plan and time when they would like to start growing their family and it’s at these times I’m often consulted for […]

6 Signs You Need to Detox

Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman As our awareness of environmental toxins and their impact on our health continues to grow, detox products and protocols are becoming increasingly popular, from fasting and raw food diets to foot baths and body wraps. These things may be good for us—or not—and they may help minimize our exposure to […]