Every Season Has Its Purpose
The calm, still beauty of the winter months offers quiet downtime for personal reflection and healing meditation - time to reassess and count the blessings in our lives.The air outside is cold; the ea
A MAP for Crohn's Disease
In 1913 Scottish surgeon Thomas Kennedy Dalziel proposed that a bacteria called MAP could cause Crohn\'s disease. Could antibiotics help patients with Crohn\'s?Every time I arrive at my doctor’s office
Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga creates a state of deep, active relaxation that can benefit practitioners of any age and ability.Few things are more satisfying than leaving a yoga class drenched in sweat from perfor
Pump Up Your Iron
Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional disorder in the world. Iron, an essential mineral for human health, is required for several vital functions, including carrying oxygen to the tiss
Fat Gets a Bad Rap
Of the three macronutrients - fat is the most misunderstood. Learn the difference between good and bad fats, and the benefits of incorporating it into your diet.Of the three macronutrients—protein, ca
The Bone Balance
Osteoporosis is often called the \"silent disease\" because most are unaware they have a problem. However, diet and supplements can aid in a fracture-free life.Osteoporosis occurs when the collagen matr
Testing, Testing
Naturopathic doctors (NDs) use naturopathic and conventional diagnostic tools when treating patients. As primary care practitioners, they perform physical exams, Pap smears, and diagnostic lab tests a
Packrats and Clutterbugs
Many of us are clutterers, but about four percent of the population are compulsive hoarders. Find out if you\'re a clutterer and what you can do about it.You walk through the front door and immediately
