by admin | Sep 24, 2013 | Detoxification, Eating Naturally, Immune health, Nutrition
Everybody knows the adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Now research is showing why. Apples are high in pectin (which is a soluble fiber) which has been shown to help lower cholesterol and reduce cancer of the colon. It also helps keep the bowels regular and...
by Dr. Chad | Jan 24, 2012 | Detoxification, Immune health, Natural health products, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health
We are surrounded by chemicals. In fact, toxic chemicals have been detected in EVERY American tested in recent years. And it’s no wonder, in the US alone, we produce over 500 billion pounds of synthetic chemicals each year – that’ s more than four...
by Dr. Chad | Dec 13, 2011 | Acetaminophen, Cardiovascular health, Immune health, Natural pain medications, Natural pain relief, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic medicine, Nutrition, Skin disorders
Most of us will have some physical pain throughout our lives (i.e., we fall down, injure ourselves playing sports, etc.). Everyone is also familiar with the typical sensations that go along with those injuries – heat, soreness, swelling and pain. These natural...
by Dr. Chad | Dec 6, 2011 | Detoxification, Eating Naturally, Immune health, Natural health products, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
Including something new in a food isn’t always a good idea, especially when it comes to your health. Here are 12 additives to subtract from your diet: 1. Sodium Nitrate (also called Sodium Nitrite) – This is a preservative, coloring, and flavoring commonly added...
by Dr. Chad | Nov 15, 2011 | ADHD, Amino Acid Therapy, Anger depression, Childhood Obesity, Eating Naturally, Fatigue, Immune health, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition, Stress Management
The first two posts in this series detailed how the brain can become addicted to sugar and what happens if you try to stop eating sugar, even for a short period of time. Most people feel awful when they try to quit, so they end up consuming more and more sugar, which...
by Dr. Chad | Nov 8, 2011 | ADHD, Amino Acid Therapy, Anger depression, Childhood Obesity, Detoxification, Eating Naturally, Fatigue, Immune health, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition, Stress Management
Houston, we have a problem Not only do sweet foods increase dopamine levels, but over-consumption of sweet foods can actually cause a breakdown in brain chemistry. According to a study published in Nature Neuroscience, “common mechanisms may underlie obesity and drug...
