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 […]

Is the Ketogenic Diet Right for You?

Sarah Cimperman, ND The ketogenic diet is trending, but it’s not new. Doctors have been using it for nearly a century as a treatment for epilepsy and in children it can be more effective than medication.1 Now it’s gaining popularity as a weight loss strategy and a treatment for conditions like type two diabetes,2 cardiovascular […]

Eating Nuts Decreases Risk of Cardiac Death

Razi Berry Eating nuts at least twice a week is associated with a 17% lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to research presented today at ESC Congress 2019 together with the World Congress of Cardiology. A good source of unsaturated fat and contains little saturated fat Nuts are a good source of unsaturated […]

Botanical Support for Menopausal Hot Flashes

Kris Vaughan, CH The transition of menopause brings a variety of physical and emotional changes. Shifts in the estrogen and progesterone ratios bring about the common complaints of hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings. Physiologically, every woman goes through the same transition but each woman experiences this in a very different way based on […]

Ginkgo Seed Extract for Bacterial Skin Infections

Razi Berry Extracts from the seeds of the Ginkgo biloba tree show antibacterial activity on pathogens that can cause skin infections such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, a study at Emory University finds. Frontiers in Microbiology is publishing the results of laboratory experiments showing that the extracts inhibit the growth of Cutibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus […]

Vitamin C (from fruits and vegetables) Important in Metabolic Syndrome

Razi Berry A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially deadly cycle of antioxidant disruption and health-related problems, an Oregon State University researcher says. Important news for the estimated 35 percent of the U.S. adult population suffering from metabolic syndrome “What these findings are really saying […]

Naturally Lift Your Mood – Here’s How to Do it

Dr Nyarai Paweni, ND We put a significant amount of attention on our physical health while often neglecting to do the same for our mental health. However, mental/emotional health is just as important as we strive to live healthy and vibrant lives. There are times when we each experience symptoms of depression, sadness, feeling down/low […]

Oils from Seeds are Best for Lowering Cholesterol

Razi Berry There is “good” cholesterol, and there is “bad” cholesterol. Generally, what is referred to as “bad” cholesterol, and desired to be lowered is your LDL, or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. And many people are attempting to lower their LDL, but this does not mean cutting out oil and fat from your diet completely, because […]

12 Pantry Staples For a Healthy Diet

Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman A healthy diet is essential for a healthy body. One of the easiest ways to eat well is to cook at home, where you control the quality of ingredients. The foods you keep in your kitchen are the ones you’re going to cook and eat, so stocking a pantry full […]