Brain Fog: Figuring Out the Fog (Part 2)
Dr. Emily Chan, ND Breaking through Brain Fog Frustration Brain fog can be frustrating, keeping those who suffer from it from doing what they want to do. It takes so long to do something with a spacey brain. Sometimes increased anxiety, depression and fatigue also accompany brain fog making it difficult for those afflicted by […]
Q: What Should I Take for X, Y, and Z? A:“Heal the Gut First”
A lot to Digest A lot of us take supplements to improve our health. Those supplements may be extremely beneficial, however, they may not be doing anything depending on our body’s ability to absorb them. Many vitamins and minerals need certain gastric conditions to be absorbed efficiently. These conditions range from being taken with fats […]
The Mind-Body Digestion Connection
Dr. Jennea Wood, ND How We Eat and Why it Matters I spent a recent weekend at a retreat where naturopathic doctors assembled to discuss the philosophy of the medicine we practice. While at this retreat, I noticed a pattern that I have observed many times before. I slept in a cabin with no Internet connection […]
Warming Foods that are Good for Wintertime Immune Boosting
Over the holidays there are many excuses to get creative with your culinary skills. The common development of coughs, sniffles, and sore throats in your family might have you wondering what foods to add to give meals a little more immune boosting potential. There are a few incredibly useful foods which will serve you well […]
The Scoop on Digestive Enzyme Supplements
Shawn Peters There are many digestive enzyme supplements available on the store shelves and it can be confusing to choose the right one for yourself or your customer. Through my time at working at various health food stores, here are some helpful tips to weed through the confusion. From what I can see, two main […]
Healthy Nutrition Over 60
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND If you are active, taking good care of yourself, and eat right, do you need to think differently about nutrition when you are over 60? The short answer is no – all the same basic principles apply, but there are a few subtle differences that can make an impact. Nutrient density […]
Herb of the Day: Black Mustard
Dr. Jennifer Williamson, ND These pretty yellow flowers are on the plant that produces Black Mustard (Brassica nigra). The seeds, sprouts, stems and leaves are all edible. Leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and the sprouts are typically eaten raw on salads, both have the hot pungent flavor that you will recognize as mustard. […]
Communication Overload?
Dr. Amy Bader, ND @AmyBaderND Hello, ladies! This month let’s tackle a HUGE subject: hormones. Erma Bombeck has been quoted, “I don’t understand this generation. They have adjusted the timetable for childbearing so that menopause and teaching a sixteen-year-old to drive will occur in the same week.” (Good point, Erma!) We can laugh about them, […]