by admin | Sep 11, 2012 | Athletic performance, Nutrition
The Body’s Building Blocks – Protein I am often asked how to eat enough protein on a (mostly) vegetarian diet. Many vegetarians make the mistake of thinking that you do not need much protein at all and that you don’t have to worry about it. Telling people...
by admin | Aug 23, 2012 | Athletic performance, Eating Naturally, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
In our last post, we discussed things that robbed your body of essential nutrients. Your body needs specific resources to build and repair itself and the only way you get those resources is through the food you eat, the things you drink and the air you breathe. We...
by Dr. Chad | Mar 13, 2012 | Ask the naturopathic doctor, Athletic performance, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
We all know that good hydration is necessary to achieve good health. With our busy daily lives and so many other drink choices to choose from, how do we do it? Here are some tips to achieve that good hydration! Drink ½ oz. of water daily for every pound you weigh. A...
by Dr. Chad | Mar 6, 2012 | Athletic performance, Cardiovascular health, Childhood Obesity, Eating Naturally, Food sensitivity, Natural weight loss, Nutrition
There is much debate over human consumption of dairy products. Many people avoid milk because it contains saturated fat, cholesterol, allergenic proteins, lactose sugar, and frequent traces of contamination, or simply because they don’t feel well after consuming dairy...
by Dr. Chad | Jan 12, 2012 | Anger depression, Athletic performance, Cardiovascular health, Childhood Obesity, Fatigue, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Postpartum Depression, Sleep/Insomnia
We have all heard it time-and-time again – the number one reason to lose weight is not to fit into your ‘skinny’ jeans, but to protect your health. Every pound you shed can lower your risk for heart disease, cancer, and diabetes, amongst other...
by Dr. Chad | Jan 10, 2012 | Athletic performance, Natural weight loss
Many of us added ‘losing weight’, ‘getting healthy’, or ‘getting in shape’ as a New Year’s Resolution. Let’s face it, many of us add that resolution each and every year. So now that you’ve bought that gym...
