In this interview with retired Naval Officer, David Allan, we witness a refreshing perspective on how to incorporate functional exercise into a busy schedule as well as other tips on living a balanced, healthy life. Dave is 59 years old, the proud parent of six children (including a seventeen-month old baby), and travels weekly for…
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Truth: This myth seems a little too convenient for this time of year, with cookies and sugar plums at every turn! But before you go reaching for another treat-research had found that this intense desire for specific foods is actually the result of conditioning. That’s right, we don’t crave sweets because we are lacking glucose,…
DetailsHave you experienced symptoms of fatigue, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, sore joints, headaches, pain or discomfort? Identifying any triggers to food sensitivity is key! Download this helpful handout will guide you on how to conduct a food elimination test: elimination diet
The holidays are just around the corner, bringing crisp weather, good tidings, family gatherings, warm meals, along with lots of hand washing to prevent infection! Fond memories of this season grow all the more when illness doesn’t- which is why I am so excited to have found this delightful sweet, wintry peppermint soap! Now that…
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Greg Steltenpohl, the same founder of Odwalla, brings a marvelous new brand to the health conscious table in 2010: Califia Farms. “Our name comes from the Spanish legend of warrior queen Califia who ruled over a kingdom on the mythical island of California. Spanish conquistadors believed they had discovered Califia’s bountiful island when they first…
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Myth: ‘Coconut oil is bad because it is a saturated fat’ Truth: Coconut oil has gotten a bad rap since the 1950’s when rats fed hydrogenated coconut oil in turn experienced a rise in cholesterol levels. The problem: it was actually the hydrogenation process that caused trans fats to create the increase in cholesterol! Let’s…
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If you are someone who contributed to the $35.5 billion generated by the global make-up market, what goes into your mascara and how well it works is likely relevant to you (MarketLine, 2011). And because what you put on your body’s largest organ (the skin) can be absorbed internally, reviews on Medicine Talk such as…
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Product Review: Wakame at Mountain Rose Wakame is a seaweed native to coastal areas of Japan, Korea and China but has spread to other cold-climate coastal regions like New Zealand and San Francisco Bay. It is used in soups, stews, salads and other Asian dishes. There are many health benefits of eating Wakame because of…
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Distilled water has been artificially processed to remove minerals and other constituents. In other words, the distillation process takes out every additional substance naturally found in water until all that is left is the H20 molecules. Originally, this water was manufactured for use in various industries and in science laboratories. MYTH: Because our awareness has…
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Health Guide: Staying Caffeine Free Caffeine is a morning ritual well loved by many. If used in moderation as part of a healthy overall lifestyle, caffeine can be tolerated. What concerns most Naturopathic Doctors is when coffee is used as a tool to manage fatigue and “make it through the day”. If you find that…
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