3 Top Tips to Optimize Health
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND With all the diet fads and advice out there, many of my patients are overwhelmed by simply deciding what to eat each day. I have found that sticking to a few simple guidelines has made all the difference in eating a healthy diet in a way you can sustain over a […]
Everyday Toxins and Infertility
Dr Erin Westaway, ND One of the most overlooked factors in the conventional fertility world is the impact environmental toxicity has on a couple’s ability to reproduce. Frequently, the couples who come into my office looking for support with fertility have no known reason to explain their difficulty getting pregnant. Sometimes they’ve already had a […]
Study Links Dietary Consumption of Pesticides on Fruits and Veggies to Lowered Fertility
Node Smith, ND A recent study has reported a distinct association between dietary intake of pesticides on fruits and vegetables and pregnancy outcomes.1 This shouldn’t come as a surprise, many pesticides and toxic residues that are common to the modern industrial era are known endocrine disruptors.2 The endocrine system is responsible for the production of […]
Tampon Safety
Every few years the dangers of tampon use resurfaces, and reminds us that placing something internally, in a mucus membrane vault, that is actively bleeding, might be a recipe for disaster if that “something” is contaminated with toxic chemicals or bacteria. Contamination of Modern Tampons Still Prevalent Most women know that leaving a tampon in […]
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 […]
Are You “Re-Toxing” Your Expensive Organic Groceries? Why Utensils, Cookware and Food Storage Matter
Razi Berry Shopping for organic groceries can be expensive but is an investment in your family’s health. What if you are “re-toxing” your expensive organic food once you get home? In the midst of balancing busy lives, we all make the effort to cook better meals at home and keep our families healthier. However, we […]
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Organic
(NaturalPath) Organic foods have been on the rise for years and with news that Costco has passed Whole Foods in organic sales, it has entered the mainstream. No longer is it just niche stores here and there, seemingly more and more people are wanting to be cognizant of where their food comes from and how it […]
How to Celebrate Earth Day, Everyday
Haley Schryver, Editor Happy Earth Day! Every year on April 22nd, we are reminded to celebrate our Earth, and reflect on how our actions impact our environment. Earth Day was created in 1970 by US Senator Gaylord Nelson after he witnessed a devastating oil spill the previous year. Senator Gaylord decided that the best way to […]
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 […]
Golden Mango Turmeric Smoothie
Publisher Razi Berry I have a thing for healthy beverages. Creating a delicious tea, tisane, elixir, juice, or smoothie gives me a quick and creative break from anything I am doing: from working, homeschooling my kids, gardening, or even housecleaning. It also makes little moments such as visiting with a friend, listening to a favorite […]