Healthy skin may be closer than you think! Take a look in your kitchen or local grocery store for some natural remedies to help you achieve clear, healthy skin. 1. Ground Flaxseed: this fiber-rich food source promotes regular bowel movements which helps eliminate toxic substances from the body. It also contains phytoestrogens which can help balance hormone irregularities that […]
Healthy Skin Starts in Your Kitchen!
Guided Meditaiton
Meditation is a powerful stress management tool. This 7.5 minute exercise will help you develop a deeper connection and awareness for your breath and will help you to release stress and tension from your body. Listen to this in a safe environment and refrain from doing so while driving or completing any task that requires your immediate […]
Did you know there may be antibiotics in products that you use everyday?
Yes, the antibiotic, triclosan, is a common ingredient found in many everyday household products, including various hand sanitizers, soaps, mouth washes, toothbrushes, toys, kitchen items, etc. Some examples include Colgate Total toothpaste and Bath and Body Works’ line of antibacterial soaps. What’s the big deal? Not only does the overuse of antibiotics lead to antibiotic resistance, it also kills the “good” bacteria that are […]
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Help! My Child Won’t Sleep!
Getting a good night’s sleep when you have children is not a simple task to accomplish. With the holidays in full swing, children are likely even more wired and sleep deprived than usual. Here are some helpful suggestions for helping your child get a good night’s sleep. The wonderful side effect? Sleeping children=sleeping parents. 60-90 […]
23 and a Half Hours
Watch this inspiring video on the single most important thing you can do each day for your health: […]
Holiday Hangovers
With the holiday season getting into full swing, I realize that the risk of overindulgence is high for many. Should you find yourself suffering from a holiday hangover, please consider the following tips: Stay well hydrated and ensure you are eating throughout the night. Fattier meals take longer to digest and can help slow absorption of alcohol. Sulfur rich foods […]
10 Ways to Improve your Mood
As we move closer to winter, the days are becoming shorter and shorter. The subsequent decrease in hours of daylight can lead to low moods and depressed feelings. If you are looking for ways to improve your mood here are 10 naturopathic suggestions: 1. Eats raw nuts and seeds such as walnuts and ground flax seeds. These foods are rich in omega 3 fatty acids which […]
Letting Go
“Letting go” means to release and relax. There are many ways to embrace change and move forward and as we begin to prepare for a new year, you may want to consider what things you are holding onto that no longer serve you. How can you “let go”? Pay attention to your breath-it is a […]
Forest Bathing
This weekend I was at a conference on naturopathic medicine and one of the talks was given by a famous naturopathic doctor, Lise Alschuler. She described the idea of “forest bathing” whereby people spend time breathing in scents from nature (particularly the volatile oils from trees). She spoke of a study that had been conducted in Japan using two groups of healthy […]
The Benefits of Networking
“What can you do for another person?” Simple yet wise words that I read in the book “Work the Pond!” by Darcy Rezac. This book is actually written about networking but, whether you are a student, stay-at-home mom, business executive, or retiree, you will walk away with new skills and ideas on how to build lasting connections […]
Getting a Good Night’s ZZZ
Sleep, glorious sleep! It is the number one way for our bodies to repair and renew, and yet so often, we do not get the sleep we need. We just experienced the end of Daylight Savings and I am sure many of us our struggling to reset our internal clocks. Things you can do to promote […]
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