Pre-conception: Health Practices for Both Partners
Dr Sarah King, ND Thinking of Conceiving? Did you know that it takes about 100 days for an egg to mature? During this time of development and maturation, a woman’s follicles are extremely vulnerable to DNA damage from exposure to toxins, systemic or chronic inflammation, and nutrient deficiencies. This means that for many women who […]
Breastfeeding May Lower Risk of Mother Later Developing Hypertension
Node Smith, ND American Journal of Hypertension Supports Breastfeeding A recent study in the American Journal of Hypertension supports breastfeeding. Why? Because it has been linked to a lower risk of developing hypertension after menopause.1 The study associates women who breastfed more children, and for longer periods of time, as having a decreased risk of developing […]
Fiber and Colon Health
Node Smith, ND More to Gut Flora Than Probiotics and Fermented Foods Scientific and medical awareness of the importance of gut bacteria is growing rapidly, and it is becoming common knowledge that the human microbiome is incredibly important to health. But there’s more to healthy gut flora than merely taking a probiotic or eating fermented […]
The Health Benefits of Shrubs and an Easy DIY Recipe
Dr Sarah Cimperman, ND Shrubs are a refreshing combination of sour and sweet Also known as drinking vinegars, these beverages date back centuries. They are traditionally made with vinegar, fruit, spices, and sugar. Shrubs likely started as a way to preserve summer harvest but they have medicinal benefits as well. When taken before meals, the […]
Fall in Love with Apple Season (Delicious Recipe Included)
Apples are an Incredible Fruit Full of fiber and antioxidants and relatively low in calories, some even consider them to be a super-food. And, there are so many different varieties that it’s hard to ever get bored with this crispy tree fruit as a snack, appetizer, or central ingredient to delicious baked goods. But what […]
Why B Vitamins?
And what makes a vitamin a “B vitamin?” It is not uncommon to get a recommendation from a holistic practitioner or functional medicine doctor to begin taking B vitamins. But why? And what exactly are “B vitamins?” B vitamins are a group of 8 vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin and “B-12”). […]
Coffee-Talk: Health Outcomes from Pre-Conception, Pregnancy and Beyond
Dr Sarah King, ND Caffeine Metabolism and Much More! Many of us crawl out of bed each morning and go straight for a cup o’ joe, infusing delicious caffeine into our bodies, like a car needing gasoline to start its engine. For others, a morning coffee is a ritual. Perhaps it’s the brew, the type […]
A New Prescription from Your Cardiologist?
Dr Alethea Fleming, ND Eating a Healthy Plant-Based Diet Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Disease The Journal of the American College of Cardiology normally has articles primarily about cardiovascular surgical interventions or debating different types of drug therapy. In the July 25th 2017 publication one study stands out. This original investigation is the largest exploration to […]
Breastfeeding Could Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke for Moms!
A recent study shows supporting evidence that breastfeeding could impact the health of the mother in new ways; lowering stroke and heart attack risk.1 It is generally accepted that breastfeeding is superior to formula feeding of infants. After all, why else would mothers produce so much breast milk! It is the perfect mixture of protein […]
Homemade Body Boost: Eat These Fruits for Good Health
Everyone knows the phrase, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” and that bananas are a good source of potassium, but there are some other fruits that can add a boost to your body. It’s important to have a variety so you don’t miss out on all the benefits some lesser-known fruits can offer. […]