Because I see a lot of female patients with conditions that can result from hormonal imbalance - endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), PMS, acne, breast cancer, fibroids, and intense menopausal symptoms - I end up having “the soy talk” almost daily. Here’s the quick version of “the … [Read more...]
Top 10 Ways to Detoxify Daily
Detox Tip #1: End your shower w/ a blast of cold water. Moving your blood flow to your core promotes detoxification in your vital organs. Detox Tip #2: Beets, burdock and brassicas (like cabbage and kale) are liver cleansing foods. Eat at least 1 a day everyday, more during a cleanse. Detox … [Read more...]
Integrative Medicine:The Best of Both Healthcare Worlds
I know my body’s first signs of illness really well. My energy dips, my throat gets scratchy, and I get foggy headed. It’s really helpful for me to recognize these signs because most naturopathic treatments for acute illness work best at the first sign of infection. Typically, at the first sign of … [Read more...]
6 Reasons to Eat Organic
Nutrient density.Organic farmers nourish the soil that feeds our food. Research shows that organically-produced foods are higher in antioxidants and other nutrients than their conventional counterparts. No persistent pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.Designed by intent to kill living organisms, … [Read more...]
Glutathione: The Mother of all Antioxidants
I’m a big fan of Mark Hyman. His books The UltraMind Solution and UltraMetabolism are amongst my favorites. His recent article on glutathione is succinct and full of great information. You’ll see why experts agree that glutathione is “the mother of all antioxidants.” In addition to the 9 ways … [Read more...]
Guide to Seasonal Eating
Check out this fabulous article on eating seasonally from Delicious Living Magazine. In Santa Cruz it’s easy to eat local and seasonally because we have an abundance of local and semi-local farms. In other parts of the country it may not be as easy, but the trend is growing rapidly. There are so … [Read more...]
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