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Nourishing Our Children

By Sarah Axtell, ND onMarch 13, 2012

The Importance of Childhood Nutrition Development of a good diet and nutrition regimen for children or for anyone for that matter can present challenges. This is because if you ask 10 different people what is the best diet plan to follow you will get 10… Read More


10 Steps to Naturally Radiant Skin

By Sarah Axtell, ND onMarch 3, 2012

The skin acts as a window  into our internal environment. Many of the common chronic skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis and acne are signs of poor elimination. In a healthy state, the body eliminates through the liver, gastrointestinal tract, lungs and kidney. If these organs… Read More


Creamy, Cleansing Sunflower Seed Dressing

By Sarah Axtell, ND onFebruary 6, 2012

My husband is doing a 21-day cleanse right now, consisting of a daily smoothie with a couple scoops of professional-grade detox protein powder and an Anti-Inflammatory diet (essentially gluten-free, dairy-free, alcohol-free, caffeine-free and sugar-free).  I am breastfeeding right now so the last thing I want… Read More


Signs of a Healthy Bowel Movement

By Sarah Axtell, ND onJanuary 17, 2012

As a naturopathic doctor, I am always asking patients about their bowel movements. Bowel movements are a window into the state of health of your whole body.  In fact, according to the International Institute of Nutrition Research, the health of your colon is a major… Read More


The Anti-Cancer Diet

By Sarah Axtell, ND onJanuary 15, 2012

The Anti- Cancer Diet by Dr. Sarah Axtell. ND Cancer is a disease that is commonly believed to be preventable. All cancers are a result of multiple mutations. These mutations are due to interaction with the environment. Genes, on the other hand, have… Read More


Inflammation Busters: Fish Oil vs. Flax Seeds

By Sarah Axtell, ND onJanuary 14, 2012

Naturopathic doctors have historically recognized inflammation as the root cause of most chronic diseases, such as heart disease and cancer. Today, doctors in the allopathic or conventional paradigm now also recognize inflammation as an underlying cause of cardiovascular disease. The therapeutic benefits of fish… Read More


Immune-Strengthening Soup

By Sarah Axtell, ND onDecember 26, 2011

After a lot of traveling and the usual hustle-and-bustle of the holidays, my family is feeling a bit under the weather. My 3-year-old daughter and husband have a cough and a cold, and I am feeling a tickle in my throat on the verge of… Read More


Natural Solutions to Enhance Fertility

By Sarah Axtell, ND onDecember 11, 2011

Difficulty conceiving is becoming increasingly more common. According to the CDC and Prevention 2002 data, approx. 12% of women between 15 and 44 have impaired fertility. And according to the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, one in seven couples have difficulty conceiving. Infertility is defined… Read More


Coconut: a Super-food

By Sarah Axtell, ND onNovember 1, 2011

Coconut is a true super-food. It is not only delicious, but it also has many health benefits. Here are 5 reasons to indulge in the tropical fruit. 1. In the past, coconut has gotten a bad rap due to its saturated fat intake. Saturated fat… Read More


The Low-Down on High Fructose Corn Syrup

By Sarah Axtell, ND onOctober 20, 2011

We all hear that we are supposed to avoid high fructose corn syrup, but do you know why? There is a great article highlighting the rationale of avoiding the sweet stuff published on the Weston A. Price foundation website. Here are the basics:… Read More


Eating With the Seasons

By Sarah Axtell, ND onOctober 5, 2011

Fall is here! This means that many of our favorite berries, tomatoes, and fresh herbs are no longer available. However, fall’s greatest bounties are now showing up in brightly colored fashion at farmer’s market. Pumpkins, squash, sweet potatoes, kale, and parsnips are some of the… Read More


Six Signs that You are Healthy

By Sarah Axtell, ND onAugust 27, 2011

Ever wonder how healthy you currently are or how healthy you could be? When the body is off balance, it lets us know through symptoms. We must pay attention to these symptoms and value the wisdom that the body is offering us. As a naturopathic… Read More


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