By Sarah Axtell, ND on April 2, 2020
Given the pandemic of COVID-19 and the resultant “safer at home” order, I’ve noticed a lot of people are out walking lately. Walking is an excellent way to manage stress and get some exercise. If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on March 27, 2020
I am a firm believer in “food is medicine.” Now is the time to prioritize a healthy diet to give your body the nourishment it needs to stay healthy. The goal of this blog post is to provide you with sound information to support your… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on March 20, 2020
Not every meal needs to contain meat. I do think “happy meat” (grass-fed, organic) can be included as part of a healthy diet. Eating sustainably-raised, “happy meat” is not likely harmful and can be beneficial by stabilizing blood sugar, increasing HDL (or good cholesterol), decreasing… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on March 11, 2020
Food is essential for hormone, gut, immune, and brain health. It is medicine. There is so much confusion out there regarding nutrition and the “best” diets-Paleo, vegetarian, vegan, keto, gluten-free, etc. In this 2-hour nutrition workshop, Dr. Axtell will bring clarity to the diet confusion… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on March 10, 2020
We are proud to announce exciting news here at Lakeside Natural Medicine. In Spring 2020, we will be moving our space to 3510 N Oakland Ave in Shorewood, doubling our space and adding a third naturopathic doctor to our team,… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on March 6, 2020
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to the cyclical nature of symptoms that appear during the luteal phase (or second half) of the menstrual cycle. Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of PMS that is more debilitating. Symptoms of PMS and PMDD include irritability, anger,… Read More
By Sarah Axtell, ND on February 6, 2020
This salad incorporates the following superfoods: cauliflower, turmeric, and walnuts. Cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous vegetable family. Cruciferous vegetable consumption has been implicated in the prevention of many different cancers, including lymphoma, breast, prostate, bladder, and lung cancer. Cruciferous vegetables contain the anti-cancer substances, sulforophane… Read More