The FDA has spent the last five years testing the lead levels in hundreds of brands of lipstick. About 400 tubes were found to contain above average amounts of lead. What they haven’t tested is the effect that lead is having on women who wear these lipsticks. “Just because there’s lead in lipstick does not […]
Living Naturally
Video of How Your Stomach Digests (or doesn’t) Processed Foods
It seems so much of what I do these days as a Naturopath practicing holistic nutrition for people in chronic physical distress is focused around digestion. Digestive issues go hand-in-hand with most chronic ailments as either the root cause or an unfortunate side effect of inflammation. But have you ever wondered what digestion actually looks […]
Transforming Health with Brad King
Yesterday, I was interviewed by best-selling author and nutritional researcher Brad King on his fantastic show, “Transforming Health,” on Voice America. Brad brought his extensive knowledge of holistic health into our conversation about how unidentified food and chemical sensitivities can cause problems ranging from migraines, IBS, and fibromyalgia to autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis. Listen […]
Tips for a Healthy Holiday Kitchen
The Environmental Working Group recently posted guidelines on safeguarding your family’s environmental health during this season of feasts and celebrations. The EWG boils it down to these three tips: Choose food low in added chemicals and pollutants Use non-toxic cookware Store and reheat leftovers safely Buy organic whenever you can, cook with cast iron, stainless […]
Is there a link between antibiotic use and obesity?
According to an article in the New York Times, “Antibiotic abuse may also be contributing to the increasing incidence of obesity, as well as allergies, inflammatory bowel disease, asthma and gastroesophageal reflux.” The article examine numerous studies from around the world that have been showing the long-term side effects that antibiotics have on our bodies. […]
