On 4/16/12, Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health announced that a study of pregnant women and their children in New York City presents clinical evidence that an environmental pollutant can contribute to obesity. Since this is one of the first studies to present evidence that chemicals in the environment can affect our bodies in […]
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Itchy genitals, itchy rectum remedies
On a rather awkward topic, I am working with a client complaining about an itchy butt. Itching in the genital areas can be due to irritation from wiping after toileting to dermatitis, parasites, food sensitivities, or infections. Here are some suggestions for home treatments to stop that itching between your legs: Use only unscented, dye-free […]
Food triggers for pollen allergies
Bryce Wylde, Canada’s most popular alternative medicine expert, says that sufferers of allergies to airborne pollens may also be affected by eating certain foods. We know there is a cross-over of pollen within botanical families, and that sometimes being sensitive to one member of the family also means loss of tolerance to other members of […]
Could Mental Illness Really Be A Vitamin Deficiency?
Dr. Mercola writes about the overuse of antipsychotic medications and their frightening side effects as a prelude to introducing Dr. Andrew Saul and his new book, Niacin: The Real Story: Learn about the Wonderful Healing Properties of Niacin. According to Dr. Mercola, Dr. Saul co-wrote the book with Abram Hoffer M.D., Ph.D., who published over […]
What Healthy Poop Looks Like
My practice as a naturopath focuses on balancing nutrition and identifying and eliminating inflammatory foods to restore health, and I always inquire about my patients’ elimination habits. The state of someone’s stool says a lot about their internal processes, i.e., if they are absorbing their foods, suffering from inflammation, and/or infected by parasites. I ask […]
