After doing some research, I was surprised to discover that in 1984, two gentlemen were known to patent anti-bacterial soap. However, by 2013, manufacturers started phasing out the use of certain active ingredients, saying that they posed health risks, such as bacterial resistance or hormonal effects. If you google the FDA final rule on safety
Even though I love the taste and smell of coffee, I always encourage people to try and stay away. Why? Because caffeine is very habit forming and can cause undesirable reactions. It is amazing how popular caffeine is. Eight out of 10 people consume it every day in one form or another. Beverages containing caffeine
Even with all the research, some people just don’t want to believe in things like climate change or naturopathy. Here is some of the research on the effectiveness of Naturopathy if you are interested. Does the Medical Community Believe? Last week was the first time I spoke to a group of doctors and nurses about Naturopathy.
No one says it better than David Wolfe; “It’s time to clean up. It’s time to turn away from the idea of better living through chemistry and move toward the idea of better living through nature.” He then goes on to say, “Since 1940 we have created more than 75,000 synthetic chemicals and released them
Traveling is great! You get to meet new people, taste new food, experience a different culture and best of all … you escape from your normal day-to-day life! But for those of us that like to stay fit and healthy, traveling can be challenging when we cannot eat the way we do at home. It’s
Naturopathic Tips To Avoid Getting Sick This Flu Season Don’t focus on the flu. Focus on prevention. Keep your immune system strong and healthy. Most flu symptoms – coughing, sneez, and aches – are not bacterial but viral. These symptoms are the body’s way of eliminating toxins. Stifling these symptoms with pharmaceutical drugs is NOT the answer. Allow the body to
Looking for some healthy alternatives for your holiday meals? Don’t get stressed out about gaining weight. There are loads of easy ways to make the right choices during this busy time of year. When you entertain family and friends during this festive season there is a temptation to eat and drink more than usual. All is
When I first started my naturopathy practice, I offered consultations just like most other health care practitioners. I came to realize, however, that people do not get the results that they come in for in ONE consultation. Whether your goals are to lose weight, improve your digestion, heal from cancer, diabetes, chronic fatigue, or anxiety
Allergies and Your Immune System People tend to blame food, the environment, weather and anything else that they can think of when they have allergic reactions. Allergies are an effect. The cause is always the body’s response to inflammation. Allergies are an example of chronic inflammation, in which factors such as food intolerance, stress, and
If we think back to several years ago, we never really heard the expression “brain fog.” Although it is not a medically recognized term, you often hear people use the expression when they have feelings of confusion, forgetfulness, and a lack of focus. There are no tests to diagnose brain fog. As a naturopath, I
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