Naturopathic Blog
How To Boost Immunity | 5 Natural Supplements To Treat And Prevent Colds
Discover five different supplements and remedies that help to boost your immune system all year around! They both help to treat and prevent colds and flu.
Healthy New Year! Healthy Podcast!
In December, Tom Fuld interviewed me for his podcast series,"The Heart of Healing...The Healer's Journey." We spent a delightful afternoon chatting about my journey to becoming a naturopath...
Spice Rack Medicine
When you think herbal medicine, you might think of exotic herbs from distant lands with impossible to pronounce names. However, there are many powerful herbs that are readily available in your kitchen...
Trick or Sweet
Sweetners have definitely gotten a bad rap lately and rightfully so. Excess sugar has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, cancer and even dementia. According to the American Heart Association, the...
Why You Should be Fermenting Your Foods
That unidentified container covered in blue fur might have colonized some interesting microbes but I wouldn't advocate you eating it. The fermented foods I'm talking about can be easily found at you...
Healthy Homemade Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful especially for those that seem to have everything. This year why not have bit of fun by making your own gifts. Here are some of my h...
Sorting out the Sun
The threat of skin cancer has terrified us. Vitamin D deficiency has plagued us. We know that too much sun isn't good for us, but we are hearing more and more the importance of sun exposure. Hopefully...
Superfoods You Aren't Hearing Enough About!
Superfoods are all the rage these days. They are finding their way into everything from smoothies to flavored vodkas. Magically, everything becomes a health food! There are some foods that do deserve...
What's in this ND's Travel Bag
Summer is finally here and that means time for summer vacation and trips to fun destinations. I am someone who prefers to travel light so I put a lot of thought into what I pack. I also want to bring...
Gifts of the Magi
At this time of year, we are often reminded about the story of the three wise men and their gifts of frankincense, myrrh, and gold. Many religious scholars have theories on the significance of these...
Trick or Sweet
Sweetners have definitely gotten a bad rap lately and rightfully so. Excess sugar has been linked to diabetes, heart disease, cancer and even dementia. According to the American Heart Association, the...
Allergy Free, Naturally
Spring is great unless it means sneezes, wheezes, and runny itchy eyes. Not to mention the embarrassment of a gooey handshake. With the mild winter we experienced on the East Coast, this allergy seaso...
Making Peace with Cod Liver Oil
I know what you are thinking. Yuck! You may already know of the many benefits of omega 3 fatty acids and fish oils, but cod liver oil is also a great source of vitamins that are of particular benefit...