A naturopathic client has been complaining of coughing fits at night this spring. He says that it is not as bad when he closes the windows and uses the air conditioner, but it is still interfering with his sleep. An ENT used a nasal scope to see small, weak, red bumps and inflamed tonsils but […]
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Using chicken in Glorious One-Pot Meals
Reader question: Can I substitute boneless chicken breast for recipes that call for chicken breasts or thighs? Thanks – Laura, Martinez, CA Hi Laura, Thanks for your question! Of course, you may substitute any protein for any other protein in a Glorious One-Pot Meal, including but certainly not limited to, chicken breasts for chicken thighs. […]
ADHD may be affected by diet
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen recently released results of their comprehensive overview of the research covering ADHD and diet. What did they find? “There is a lot to suggest that by changing their diet, it is possible to improve the condition for some ADHD children,” says the head of the study, professor in paediatric […]
Aspartame free chewing gum
I have finally found a chewing gum I can feel good about: Pur Gum. While I am not by any means a regular gum chewer, I like to give the kids some during take-off and landing on flights, and on other occasions here and there. The problem has been that every single gum sold in […]
Coconut oil as hair conditioner
I love cooking with coconut oil for it’s healthful benefits, but I never thought of using it as a hair moisturizer until I read Dr. Mercola‘s suggestion to do so. He recommends applying the coconut oil on dry hair as a pre-wash treatment. When the hair gets wet, it expands and absorbs the saturated fat, […]
