by admin | Sep 20, 2012 | Naturopathic health, Nutrition
Water The final piece of a good solid nutritional foundation is getting in enough water. It is estimated that 75-80% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. What is staggering about this is that even a 2% water loss will cause decreased performance and can result in...
by admin | Sep 18, 2012 | Naturopathic health, Nutrition
High Performance Fuel – Carbohydrates Getting enough fat and protein in our diet will help us build muscle, lose body fat, and provide a secondary fuel for energy production. Our primary fuel will come from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are generally divided into...
by admin | Sep 4, 2012 | Natural Remedies, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
If you’ve been reading this blog, you know many of the dangers of being overweight or obese (if you need a refresher course, search for the term “obesity” on this blog). One of the most interesting facts that always raise some eyebrows at our lectures is that almost...
by admin | Aug 30, 2012 | Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
This post comes to us from our friends at Optimal Body Balance. Are you 25 or older? Did you know that after you turn 25, your metabolism can slow down by 5 – 10% per decade! For the average American, that means their metabolic rate decreases by 20 – 40% over their...
by admin | Aug 28, 2012 | Ask the naturopathic doctor, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health, Naturopathic medicine
This post comes to us from our friends at Natural Solutions for a Healthy You. If you’re reading this blog, you know that nutrition profoundly affects your health. In fact, it seems so common-sensical that it seems hard to refute. However, it is still very rare that a...
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...
