by Dr. Chad | Jan 19, 2012 | Eating Naturally, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
Proteins are necessary to sustain life, repair body tissues and promote cell renewal, to manufacture hormones, enzymes and blood cells as well as put on muscle and increase and maintain one’s metabolism. It is one of the most plentiful substances in the body second...
by Dr. Chad | Dec 20, 2011 | Childhood Obesity, Nutrition
Childhood obesity is killing our kids and it will bankrupt our healthcare system unless drastic measures are taken to reverse it. Part 4 of this four part series will outline some strategies to get the process started. Knowing what to do One of the problems with the...
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 8, 2011 | Naturopathic health, Nutrition
In this extremely busy time of year, we often don’t take a moment to plan our meals causing us to eat less healthy foods. Here are some ideas to still eat healthy during the busy season! Pre-Packaged Foods While you shouldn’t have a frozen TV dinner every...
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 22, 2011 | Eating Naturally, Food sensitivity, Gut Dysbiosis, Gut health, Naturopathic health, Nutrition
You are only as healthy as your body’s ability to digest and absorb the food you eat. Except for typical cold symptoms, digestive issues are the most common reason people seek medical advice. Every year, Americans spend 87 billion dollars on direct medical...