by Dr. Chad | Mar 22, 2011 | Eating Naturally, Gut health, Immune health, Natural Remedies, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
Most people don’t eat enough vegetables and fruit. In fact, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Less than 1/3 of American adults consume 2 or more servings of fruit a day (including fruit juices, which are usually not...
by Dr. Chad | Mar 16, 2011 | Cardiovascular health, Childhood Obesity, Detoxification, Eating Naturally, Fatigue, Gut health, Immune health, Mineral absorption, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
People hear a lot about the dangers of ‘processed foods’ and are often told not to eat them. We’ve been examining many of our client’s diets and are finding that several are still eating these ‘processed foods’! Upon questioning, we...
by Dr. Chad | Feb 1, 2011 | Childhood Obesity, Fatigue, Gut Dysbiosis, Gut health, Immune health, Natural health products, Naturopathic health
This time of year brings sniffles, colds, coughs and more into the home. Nothing is more important to a parent than keeping their children healthy. Luckily, there are two very simple things that have proven extremely effective at improving kids’ immunity and...
by Dr. Chad | Dec 14, 2010 | Eating Naturally, Food sensitivity, Gut Dysbiosis, Gut health, Immune health, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health, Uncategorized
This is a quote from Mitchell Katz, MD, Director of Health for the San Francisco Department of Public Health. That alone is telling, but what is equally important is that these acid-suppressing medications are known to cause many other health conditions. Proton pump...
by Dr. Chad | Nov 9, 2010 | Ask the naturopathic doctor, Fatigue, Food sensitivity, Gut Dysbiosis, Gut health, Immune health, Natural health products, Naturopathic health, Naturopathic medicine
The Gut-Immune Connection The gut is a key part of the immune system – this is where the body is constantly exposed to toxins and foreign antigens, including those originating from foods as well as those from the environment. In fact, recent studies have shown that...
by Dr. Chad | Oct 11, 2010 | Gut health, Immune health, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health, Naturopathic medicine
It’s that time of year again – the kids are back in school, the leaves are starting to turn and the drug companies are blitzing the airwaves with ads to get your flu shot. Whether or not you decide to do so, there are many natural ways to boost your immune system and...