Lawn to Table
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Many of us have been excited about the seasonal return of the farmer’s market. The fresh quality and the variety of offerings are tantalizing and nutritious. What if I told you that you can get even fresher, more nutrient-dense food for free, anytime you like? These are what many would categorize […]
Miraculous Minerals
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND Minerals are the unsung heroes of the micronutrient world. Sure, everyone knows that Vitamin C is beneficial, but asking about molybdenum will draw a blank. Each one is involved in hundreds of biochemical functions in your body. Small (or trace) amounts may only be required, but too much or too little […]
Whole Body Spring Cleaning
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND We’re starting to get our first tastes of spring, and it is such a balm for body, mind and soul! It can also bring allergies, irritability (spring fever), and a desire to deep clean everything. This is the perfect time to take a few days and tend to the ultimate home […]
When in Doubt, Go Dense
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND It can be really confusing to navigate the world of nutrition with so many theories and approaches out there, not to mention experts and research that seem to contradict each other. For many of us, feeling overwhelmed by information can lead to confusion or just plain giving up on our nutrition […]
Why is “Prettier” Food Thought to be Healthier?
Razi Berry A researcher from University of Southern California published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that explores whether attractive food might seem healthier to consumers. The study forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing is titled “Pretty Healthy Food: How and When Aesthetics Enhance Perceived Healthiness” and is authored by Linda Hagen. Consumers […]
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 […]
A Special Q&A With Organic Certifiers
Organic Certifiers was founded in Ventura County, California in 1996 by a family team of farmers and attorneys passionate about all things organic. Organic Certifiers are dedicated to simplifying the certification process in order to help their clients in their impassioned pursuit of organic farming. In this special Q&A with Organic Certifiers, we get the […]