If you have been diagnosed with low thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, you and your doctor have a number of medications to choose from. As a Naturopathic Physician, my focus is to choose the medication that fits your needs, to individualize your prescription so that...
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Deep Cleanse
Sluggish? Overweight? Headaches? Skin problems? Indigestion or bloating? Joint pain or stiffness? Difficulty concentrating? Occupational toxin exposures? THEN THIS IS FOR YOU! The specialty products go deep to route out toxins from your fat cells and completely...
Navigating the Holidays
Ahhh . . . it's the Holiday Season. It is easy to get caught up in the cultural norm: stress from doing too much, missed sleep, overeating, drinking too much, and strained relationships. There is no Peace on Earth if there is no peace in your life. Let's take a step...
Poopie
Poopie - BM - Stool Well, technically what I would like to write about here is called a bowel movement, feces, or a stool, but I think you will appreciate a little levity with your education. You will see it get really descriptive later when it starts being called...
Home Remedy – Warming Socks
First Line Treatment When you are starting to get sick, this home remedy is one of the first things to think of doing when you want to decrease congestion in the head, throat, ears, and lungs. By morning, there can be a significant reduction in sore throat ear...
Gluten-Free Holidays
The holiday season is around the corner! As Halloween decorations are put away, we ready ourselves for the last two months of the year which are traditionally full of celebrations with food. I encourage you not to be overwhelmed and go numb, but to continue to make...
Celebration October 19
FUN - FOOD - PRODUCT SAMPLES - PRIZES All as promised - 35 people did drop in for my appreciation celebration, and many also sent their regrets. Thank you all for celebrating with me! I made a gluten-free stevia-sweetened carrot cake, and here is Clifford eagerly...
Am I Affected by Gluten?
What is gluten and why would it affect me? You might have heard of the "Gluten-Free" movement and are wondering. Read on if you or a loved one has lost their get-up-and-go, or has any of these symptoms: DiarrheaBloatingAbdominal painEczemaHeadacheFoggy...
Breast Health Awareness
It's October again and the campaigns with the pink ribbons, walks for the cure and being asked for contributions at the grocery store checkout line begins. Going against the grain of the mainstream, I am going to illuminate your choice: are you focusing on what you...
Thyroid Q & A
My doctor did a blood test and says my thyroid is fine. Why am I still sluggish, cold, constipated and depressed? Your blood test may have been measuring TSH only, and the picture is more complicated than that. Or the doctor may have done a more complete thyroid panel...