7 Things To Do Before You Get Pregnant
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Pregnancy is a life-changing experience. Like any big event, thoughtful preparation can ease the transition and improve the outcome. Give yourself the best chance for a happy pregnancy and a healthy baby by taking time now to optimize your fertility and do some advanced planning. These seven steps will help […]
Prescriptive treatment for mental illness: exercise
Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND The Mood Disorders Society of Canada put out a startling statistic in 2009: 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental illness in their lifetime1, including depression, mood disorder, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, attention deficit hyperactive disorders and dementia (with anxiety and depression being the most common by far). If […]
7 Health Benefits of Gardening
Dr. Deanna Berman, ND Sometimes, when I’m deep into my garden, starting my plants, planting seedlings, weeding or harvesting, I understand that I am connected to the earth. The cycles of the seasons and the growth of the plants parallel aspects of my life. The connection to the earth and to my food are like connections to […]
Commonsense Food Rules
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Many of us have heard the words that Michael Pollen made famous in his book In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto. It’s good advice and let’s explore why: Eat food This simply means what you eat should be real food. Ideally, something that […]
Ever-changing Moods May be Toxic to Brains of Bipolar Patients
(NaturalPath) According to a new study out of Brazil, researchers found that the blood of bipolar patients is toxic to brain cells and may affect the connectivity ability of neurons. The severe and complex mental illness affects two percent of the world population and is characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression. It usually surfaces […]
Impact of Minimum Wage on Child Health Varies
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of McGill University, and published in the journal Social Science & Medicine, researchers have found that raising the minimum wage in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) does not necessarily lead to better health for young children. The main author of the paper noted, “My goal was to find out if […]
Does Sugar Feed Cancer? (Plus Recipe)
Razi Berry The best recipes, in my opinion, are those made with the fewest ingredients, so that the flavors of the fresh ingredients shine, unencumbered by cloying flavors from factory foods such as…sugar! When we think of dessert, it usually includes recipes with sugar as the main ingredient. Throughout most of human history, we’ve not […]
Your Enemy Is Habit
Dr. Charley Cropley, ND @charleycropley ”We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence (Health) is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle What is it that clogs your arteries, puts pounds of ugly fat on your belly and hips, ages your skin, makes your joints stiff and painful and your digestion deranged and foul? What is […]
6 Tips for a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Research studies show that love plays an important role in cardiovascular health.1 This Valentine’s Day, forget the candy and celebrate with some heart-healthy activities instead. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a night out with friends, or time with the family, here are six ways to connect with loved ones […]
5 Ways to Detox Every Day
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Now that the holidays are over and the New Year is upon us, detox is a popular topic. Comprehensive detoxification protocols, like the one I wrote about in my book, The Prediabetes Detox , can be an effective way to maintain good health, improve poor health, prevent disease, renew vitality, and […]