Common Triggers and Natural Therapies for Migraines
Migraines are one of the most common causes of recurrent headaches. It is estimated that 10-20% of the population is affected by migraines. Migraines are a symptom, or a sign that something deeper is going on with the body. Many people are left without answers or solutions to these all too common debilitating headaches because…
Nourishing Our Children
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 different opinions. Couple this with family, cultural, advertising and societal…
10 Steps to Naturally Radiant Skin
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 are not working properly, then the body eliminates through secondary…
Is Diet Enough? The Nitty Gritty of Supplementation.
As a naturopathic doctor, I am often asked, “Do I (or my kids) need to take nutritional supplements?” It all depends on how adequate your diet is. If you eat a diet rich in colorful, organic fruits and vegetables (totaling between 8-9 servings a day), you can likely get away without taking a multi-vitamin. After all, whole foods contain…
