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Enhancing Sleep in Menopause 

By Katarina Meister, ND onJune 20, 2022

A good night’s sleep is one of our main pillars of health. Insomnia during perimenopause and menopause can lead to many issues such as fatigue and weight gain. There are several factors that can lead to sleep difficulties during this hormonal transition, such as hormone… Read More


Top 5 Energy Boosters

By Sarah Axtell, ND onMay 26, 2022

Feeling run down, depleted, or burned out? Try these 5 energy boosters: Start the day with protein. According to our natural circadian rhythm, morning is a time when we should feel most energized…but that is not the case for a lot of people. If you… Read More


Eat Beets…and chew them slowly…

By Sarah Axtell, ND onMay 25, 2022

Beets are one of the healthiest vegetables. They are a good dietary source of nitrates, which can be converted to nitric oxide. Nitric oxide enhances exercise performance, improves brain function, and lowers blood pressure. Nitric oxide is essential for optimal blood flow. In order to… Read More


Importance of Bile – Keep it Flowing!

By Joanne Aponte, ND onApril 27, 2022

Bile is a substance made by the liver and then stored in the gallbladder. When we eat fat bile is released from the gallbladder. Bile’s main job is to help us absorb fat from our intestines, but it does not end there. Bile plays a very… Read More


Maya Nut: a Blue Zone Superfood

By Sarah Axtell, ND onApril 2, 2022

I recently traveled to the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, to research the lifestyle of these vital people. Nicoya is a Blue Zone, or a longevity hot spot. In Nicoya, they have the lowest rates of middle-age mortatlity and the second highest concentration of male centenarians… Read More


Culinary Medicine: Cooking as Medicine

By Sarah Axtell, ND onFebruary 27, 2022

Here at Lakeside, we are passionate about “food as medicine.” But what about “cooking as medicine” (aka culinary medicine)? Yes, cooking itself can be therapeutic! Here are some benefits: –Connectedness– When you cook with real, whole foods, we connect with nature. Cooking also connects us… Read More


Diversity of Diet is Key – Get Your Weekly 30

By Joanne Aponte, ND onFebruary 16, 2022

The more diverse the microbes are in your gut,  the healthier you are! To achieve diversity of gut microbes you need to eat a diverse diet. Data from the American Gut Project conducted by researchers at University of California San Diego School Medicine found that… Read More


Best and Worst Foods for Your Gut

By Joanne Aponte, ND onFebruary 15, 2022

These gut healthy foods increase the diversity of bacteria in your gut (which is a really really good thing), reduce inflammation in both the gut and body, and promote SCFA’s (short chain fatty acids). SCFA’s have many positive benefits for our body including improving energy… Read More


Top 5 Herbs and Spices to Add to Your Daily Cooking

By Sarah Axtell, ND onFebruary 13, 2022

You likely have many of these “medicines” in your kitchen cabinet. Season your food liberally with these herbs and spices to not only deepen the flavor of your cuisine, but to also prevent chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, alzheimer’s and cancer. Here are… Read More


Best and Worst Foods for Blood Sugar

By Sarah Axtell, ND onFebruary 2, 2022

Eating foods high in refined carbohydrates and sugar can lead to a major spike in blood sugar. Your body then secretes insulin to address elevated blood sugar, which can then lead to a drop in blood sugar (this is termed “reactive hypoglycemia”). When levels drop,… Read More


The Wonders of FIBER- Why Fiber is Your Friend

By Sarah Axtell, ND onFebruary 1, 2022

It is estimated that our paleo ancestors got 100 grams of fiber daily from fruits and vegetables. Most Americans are only getting about 15 grams per day! Types of Fiber: Soluble Fiber– attracts water and turns to gel during digestion, slowing digestion… Read More


Help License Naturopathic Doctors in Wisconsin!

By Joanne Aponte, ND onJanuary 12, 2022

Wisconsin naturopathic doctors, patients and State Representative Jessie Rodriguez just after testifying at the State Capitol to the Assembly Committee on Health in support the bill to license ND’s in Wisconsin. Naturopathic doctors in Wisconsin are on the verge of licensure and we need your… Read More


Top Mood-Boosting Nutrients

By Katarina Meister, ND onJanuary 6, 2022

Struggling with the winter blues? Feeling fatigued, low mood, and socially withdrawn? You may be experiencing seasonal affective disorder (SAD). You’re not alone. There are more than 3 million cases of seasonal affective disorder per year in the US. It is important to note that… Read More


3 Top Herbs for Liver and Detox

By Joanne Aponte, ND onDecember 6, 2021

Dandelion Root, Milk thistle and Artichoke are 3 of the most important herbs to help support your liver and your body’s ability to detoxify.  They do this by working on the essential organs of detoxification – this includes your digestive tract , liver, gallbladder, and… Read More


The Oral Microbiome: Healthy Mouth Healthy Body

By Joanne Aponte, ND onNovember 3, 2021

Residing in our mouths are a variety of organisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa. These organisms make up our oral microbiome. Some of these organisms however, are disease causing and potential triggers of systemic illness, inflammation and immune dysregulation. An unhealthy oral microbiome in… Read More


88% of Americans are Metabolically Unhealthy

By Sarah Axtell, ND onOctober 29, 2021

Yes- that is correct. I’ll say it again- 88% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. What does this mean and how do we address this? Let’s unpack this: What is metabolism? Simply stated, metabolism is how the body converts food that we eat into energy… Read More


Chana Masala

By Joanne Aponte, ND onOctober 14, 2021

Chana masala can be enjoyed as a stew on its own, or it can be delicious with brown or basmati rice or cauliflower rice for a low carb option.   Leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator up to 4 days, or in the freezer up… Read More


Naturopathic Approach to Hormonal Acne

By Katarina Meister, ND onSeptember 10, 2021

You may know that acne forms from an overproduction of sebum and skin cells that block pores which causes inflammation and thus acne. But it is also important to discuss WHY this heppens. Today I am going to be doing a deep dive into the… Read More


Try This, Not That: Kid’s Drinks

By Katarina Meister, ND onSeptember 3, 2021

The amount of sugar-sweetened beverages your child drinks can add up quickly. Check out my post on why we need to pay better attention to the sugar content in our children here. Substituting these beverages with a healthy alternative can significantly decrease their overall weekly… Read More


Melatonin- Not Just for Sleep

By Sarah Axtell, ND onJune 24, 2021

We classically think of melatonin as a trusty sleep-aid. And it is! But there are so many other benefits, notably improving ovarian function, supporting gut function, and acting as a potent antioxidant. Melatonin and the Reproductive System Melatonin is produced in the pineal gland… Read More


Ashwagandha for Your Brain

By Sarah Axtell, ND onJune 15, 2021

Ashwagandha is one of the most common herbs we recommend here at Lakeside. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for more than 3000 years to rejuvenate and revitalize the body. It is an adaptogenic herb, meaning it helps the body adapt by normalizing physiological… Read More


5 Best Herbs for Menopause

By Sarah Axtell, ND onJune 3, 2021

If you are a woman in your 40’s or 50’s and experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, low libido, and/or debilitating changes in your menstrual cycle…suffer no more! These changes are due to a drop in progesterone and estrogen, and this hormonal shift can… Read More


Super-Food Synergy: Optimal Food Pairings

By Sarah Axtell, ND onMay 21, 2021

You are what you eat…but you are also what you absorb! Below are easy food pairings that will improve your absorption of nutrients and enhance the effectiveness of antioxidants. Optimize your nutrition with these 5 easy food pairings. Plant-Based Iron and Vitamin C Spinach and… Read More


5 Ways to Boost Serotonin Naturally

By Sarah Axtell, ND onApril 29, 2021

Low levels of serotonin can lead to depression, anxiety, PMS, pain, fatigue, binge eating, hot flashes, low sex drive, and IBS (constipation and/or diarrhea). The most common conventional treatment is antidepressants (such as SSRIs). But there are many natural ways to get your body making… Read More


Superfood Breakdown: Chlorophyll

By Sarah Axtell, ND onApril 22, 2021

Supplementing with liquid chlorophyll drops seems to be all the rage right now. Let’s unpack whether or not this “green blood of plants” is worth adding to your water. First, let’s discuss what it is and its health benefits. Chlorophyll is the pigment that… Read More


Supplement Spotlight – DIM

By Aidanne MacDonald-Milewski, ND onMarch 14, 2021

Did you know that when your body breaks down vegetables in the cruciferous family (i.e. broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc.) it produces a beneficial molecule known as diindolylmethane or DIM? DIM is a product of indol-3-carbonol metabolism and has many health benefits including detox support… Read More



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