Stress & Massage Therapy
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi Is stress overwhelming you this holiday season? Have you ever had a massage before? You say, yes. Well, when was your last massage? Oh, you don’t recall. Or, you say, no, you never had a massage. Well, today is the day to try it out. Massage therapy is a great […]
How Much Water Should I Drink?
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi The human soul is like water From heaven it descends and to heaven it rises again; Then it must fall once more to earth, In eternal flux. ~Goethe The question of how much water Water gives life to all things. It is absolutely essential to our survival. About 60 percent […]
7 Reasons to Exercise Outdoors All Year Long
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman As we settle into autumn and anticipate winter, we tend to spend more of our active time indoors. We go to the gym instead of the park. We take a spinning class instead of a long bike ride. We climb a machine instead of a mountain. Instead of walking on […]
#HomeHealthHack: Sniffle-Stop Pop
Soothe your allergies with a popsicle! Reece Carter Sniffles and sneezes are the sound of spring. Pollen triggers cells called mast cells to release histamine and the result is annoying allergies. But if you’re tired of relying on pharmaceutical quick-fixes, I have just the thing for you. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C and bioflavonoids, which […]
Colds: Did You ‘Catch’ the Bug That is Going Around?
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND It happens to us all. Are you the one who is frequently sick or do you ‘catch’ it two or three times a year? So, what is it that you ‘catch’? The common cold is a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract. There are over 200 different viral types associated […]
Home-Made Harissa
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Healthy eating is often associated with boring food, but it doesn’t have to be. Condiments are a simple way to add flavor and flair to any meal, whether you’re eating steamed vegetables and grilled chicken, or an elaborate lamb tagine. Some condiments also have health benefits and harissa belongs at […]
Vulnerability: A Step on the Path to Wellness
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman For about a month I’ve been dealing with a severe back spasm that has brought my life almost completely to a standstill. Not how I envisioned my summer. When I really dig in to look at this, it’s the vulnerability that I’m most “guarding” against. Deep within are pervasive “guy” […]
Why Being Vulnerable is Good for Your Health
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND @DrJodyND You are not perfect. Nor am I. But guess what? Nobody is. It doesn’t matter what letters we have after our name. We are all human. Humans make mistakes. Humans get sad. Humans get mad. Humans feel insecure. Humans doubt themselves at times. These experiences are part of being human. […]
Therapeutic Cold Water Bathing
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi The Goal of Loving the Application of Cold Water Most people cringe at the idea of a cool to cold-water bath whether it is a foot soak, sitz bath (that is submersion of the lower half of your body), or a full immersion bath. This goes especially true for those […]
Nature Cure, Nature What?
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi I was standing in line at the farmer’s market and the woman standing behind me asks me, “What is nature cure?” I realized that she noticed the writing on my shirt. I turned around and enthusiastically said, “I’d love to answer your question! Would you like to join me in […]