I’m a naturopathic physician. So to understand the current pandemic, I look to the experts in research, medicine, public health, virology and immunology as well as those on the front lines of clinical work. With a focus on actionable steps, here is what I have learned so far: We must work together to get toContinue reading “Be Proactive Now – Don’t Wait”
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Wet Nose, Warm Heart
Dogs are special creatures, brimming with love to share (for the most part!). If you’ve ever gotten home at the end of a long day to see your pup, tail wagging, excitedly greeting you, you know what I mean. No matter how long you leave your dog alone, they are always happy to see youContinue reading “Wet Nose, Warm Heart”
Progress, Not Perfection
January 1st is here! With the emphasis on resolutions this time of year, it’s so important to have clear expectations. Recognizing that the majority of resolutions fall by the wayside after a few weeks to a couple months, develop some mental strategies to increase your resolution stamina, if you will. Find a way to makeContinue reading “Progress, Not Perfection”
Arnica: An Amazingly Healing Medicine
If you haven’t heard of Arnica, buckle up – this is a good one. So good, that you may want to keep some of this medicine with you; I always carry it with me in my mini-first aid kit. Arnica is a flowering plant that has been used medicinally for a long time in aContinue reading “Arnica: An Amazingly Healing Medicine”
What’s your Vitamin D level?
What is vitamin D and why does it matter? The basics: Vitamin D3 is the active form The sun’s rays hit your skin and start the conversion of vitamin D from its precursor to its active form (hence the idea of getting a dose of vitamin D from being in the sun) In New England,Continue reading “What’s your Vitamin D level?”
Healthy Skin, Safer Cosmetics
Did you know that the European Union bans 1,400 ingredients from use in cosmetics and skincare products? Now guess how many the US bans. Ready? It’s thirty. You read that right. The EU bans about 1,370 ingredients that the US does NOT ban. With so many ingredients being questionable at best, this is an alarminglyContinue reading “Healthy Skin, Safer Cosmetics”
All About the Greens
What do you think of when the word salad comes to mind? I grew up thinking of a salad as iceberg lettuce topped by tomatoes and onions. However, iceberg is actually the least nutrient-dense green – it’s mostly water! When constructing or choosing your next salad, try changing it up. There are many other greensContinue reading “All About the Greens”
Want to get healthier? Prioritize YOU.
Simple to say, harder to do – as so many important things in life are. This one is so simple, but it’s SO important. You cannot heal until you prioritize yourself. The idea of putting yourself first doesn’t sound appealing to many people; there’s a stigma of selfishness around it. However, it’s actually one ofContinue reading “Want to get healthier? Prioritize YOU.”
What’s the Deal with Nightshades?
About those nightshades… And not the ones in your bedroom. These are a certain group of veggies in the “Solanaceae” family. Nightshades include: Tomatoes Potatoes Peppers Eggplant It reads like part of the grocery list for an Italian meal, I know. These are pretty common veggies in many cuisines. Before you get concerned, let’s stopContinue reading “What’s the Deal with Nightshades?”
What’s Your Morning Routine?
“How you start your day is how you’re going to live your day and how you live your day is the way you live your life.” -Louise Hay How do you start your day? What are your habits like? Are you rushing to get showered, dressed and out the door? Do you fit a workoutContinue reading “What’s Your Morning Routine?”