Diet and Nutrition
Why seafood collects more mercury
Scientists have known for years that mercury in seafood poses a bigger health hazard than in freshwater fish, but only now do we know why: chemistry.
Perimenopause or menopause symptoms? What should you be discussing with your doctor?
The cessation of menses for some woman can be a time of liberation and freedom, but for some it can be a difficult change. Women may experience a whole host of physical and mental-emotional symptoms during this new stage of life. Working with a physician/healthcare team to manage perimenopause and menopause symptoms may make this time of hormonal change, one of graceful transition.
How about cocoa (dark chocolate) instead of coffee?
So how about substituting cocoa instead of coffee?
Well, before we jump ahead of ourselves, we need to discuss the QUALITY of chocolate/cocoa you are reaching for. Unlike commercial cocoa, which is stripped of bitter-tasting flavanols, Kuna Indians drink unprocessed cocoa containing a highly concentrated type of flavanol known as “epicatechin” and sweeten it with a bit of raw sugar.
Simple Ways to Enhance Nutrition & Supplement
I remember visiting my allopathic physician in Vancouver BC as I was preparing to leave for naturopathic medical school. Although he was proud of my choice to venture into the medical field he had reservations about the TYPE of medicine I wanted to practice. He stood tall over me and peered through his glasses. “You [...]
Detox Diet
Air fresheners and household cleaners. Food preservatives and colors. Medications. Car exhaust fumes. Cigarette smoke. These products and more have become apart of our Westernized lifestyle. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, we are exposed to tens of thousands of chemicals and contaminates on a daily basis. These harmful toxics are present in the air we breathe, the food we ingest, and the water we consume. Overtime the operation of our body’s organ systems can become sluggish leading to slower metabolic rates, fatigue, reduced immunity, and perhaps even significant health concerns. So as you complete your taxes and spend the weekend spring cleaning the house, you may want to consider adding a detoxification diet to your to-do list.
