If you struggle with digestive problems, I get it. In fact, part of what led me to study naturopathic medicine was my own health journey. And that journey included a lot of gastrointestinal cramping and discomfort before I figured out how to improve my digestion. As...
As we’re in the midst of the holiday season, odds are that you’re either planning to host a holiday dinner for your friends and family or you’ll be attending a gathering with loved ones. Each year, my family hosts a Christmas party that requires days and days of...
Did you know that 46.1 percent of Americans are deficient in Vitamin D? [1] Today, the primary sources of dietary vitamin D are fortified processed foods and meat products. And according to health.gov dietary guidelines, Americans are consuming more protein-based...
Let’s face it, kids eat a lot. But they don’t have to eat junk! With two boys in the house, I know how challenging it can be sometimes to come up with fresh snack ideas. There are actually quite a few healthy snacks for kids that are both easy to prepare and tasty....
If you suffer from digestive distress, you know how troublesome and embarrassing it can be. I know—because I’ve been there. There was a time when I used to suffer from extreme GI issues seemingly all the time. You see, I have low stomach acid, so no matter what I ate,...
When it comes to natural remedies, using apple cider vinegar may very well top my list. I drink some every day. That’s right—I drink it every single day. Why? Well, there are so many health benefits of drinking apple cider vinegar that it would almost be impossible to...
When you hear the word oregano, it’s only natural to think about an herb you put on your pizza. But you may be surprised to learn just how healthy oregano can be—especially in terms of the health benefits of oregano oil. Long hailed for its antioxidant, anti-viral,...
Being sick with a viral cold or flu or a dreaded upper respiratory infection can leave you feeling awful. You want to get better fast—but sometimes your options are limited. After all, there’s not much you can do to shorten the duration of a cold or the flu, right?...
Did you know that magnesium is responsible for many of your bodily functions? From regulating your heart rate to helping your body eliminate toxins, it's a crucial mineral for everyone. But as important as it is, over half of all American adults don't have enough in...
I love preparing meals with my two sons—it’s one of my favorite things to do. It allows us to spend quality time together while providing me with an opportunity to teach them about proper nutrition in a fun way. But did you know there are actually many benefits of...
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