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My Doctor Said My Lab Tests Are Normal…

 

Lab tests are useful objective markers that help clinicians make informed decisions.  However, I look at your test results from a different point of view than your doctor.  When your doctor looks at your test results from an “acute care” point of view, they are mainly concerned with

Chronic Inflammation: A Key Cause of Disease

 

As a naturopathic doctor, my goal is not to simply treat your symptoms; but rather, I’m more concerned about treating the underlying causes of your symptoms.  One of the most overlooked ‘underlying causes’ is also one that is involved in almost every type of chronic disease.  I’m talking

Recharge Your Adrenals!

 

Have you been feeling fatigued?  Foggy-headed?  Do you wake up feeling tired and desperately run to your coffee machine in the hopes of boosting your energy and focus?  Persistent fatigue is not normal; in fact, your body is likely screaming at you that things are out of balance.

You

Quick & Healthy Snacks

Quick & Healthy Snacks

We typically spend a lot of time and energy planning what we’re going to eat for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – and

How Can Intermittent Fasting Help You Lose Weight?

 

Have you ever tried “fasting”?

This is a trick question, because everyone fasts every single day.  ‘Fasting’ simply refers to the period of time that we are not eating.  We all ‘fast’ every day when we don’t eat between meals.  Typically, the longest time that we fast is the

Top 5 Tips For Cold & Flu

 

Fall is officially here!  Now, we can welcome in cooler air, apple pies, pumpkin carving, and yes – cold and flu season!  This is the perfect time to start boosting your immune system so it can effectively battle all of the bacteria and viruses that it will

Natural Solutions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

 Natural Solutions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

If you are someone who regularly experiences digestive difficulties, please read on.  Even if this is not you, you may want to send this article to friends or family members with digestive issues.  Today I want to discuss an incredibly common health

Should I Be Eating Grains?

 

There seems to be more confusion than ever about grains.  I get asked often – “Are grains healthy for me?”, “How much grains should I have in my diet?”, “Should I eliminate grains from my diet?”.  These are all great questions and there’s still lots of differing opinions among health

Could Fatty Liver Disease Be Affecting Your Health?

 

You’ve probably heard a lot about how important it is to take care of your liver.  This is very true, as the liver plays such an integral role in maintaining our overall health.  “But what exactly does the liver do that’s so important?”, you ask.  Here are

Try Mindful Eating For Weight Loss

 

For many people wanting to lose weight, there continues to be a lot of emphasis on diet and exercise.  We’ve come a long way in gaining more knowledge of different dietary and exercise approaches that will help us to lose weight; however, it’s evident that these approaches