Americans and Food – 9 out of 10 People Are Delusional

by Dr. Chad | Mar 15, 2011 | Childhood Obesity, Eating Naturally, Immune health, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition

So do you think you are a healthy eater? Odds are the answer is yes. According to a new survey from Consumer Reports, 9 out of 10 Americans describe their diet as ‘somewhat’, ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ healthy. However, a look at the statistics shows that most Americans...

Where Did All the Nutrients Go?

by Dr. Chad | Jan 11, 2011 | Eating Naturally, Immune health, Mineral absorption, Nutrition

Have you heard something like: “No man of today can eat enough fruits and vegetables to supply his system with the mineral salts he requires for perfect health”? This statement was made way back in 1936 by a scientist presenting to Congress on soil mineral depletion....

Dinner Dash – Making Healthy Food Quickly

by Dr. Chad | Dec 21, 2010 | Childhood Obesity, Eating Naturally, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition

In this busy holiday season, we often don’t have or make the time to eat healthy.  While this is often true, eating well can provide the nutrients we need to enjoy our busy lives this time of year (and all year round).  Here are some great ideas for fueling your...

11 Cholesterol Fighting Foods

by Dr. Chad | Nov 30, 2010 | All natural supplements, Cardiovascular health, Cardiovascular Risk, Childhood Obesity, Eating Naturally, Natural Remedies, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition

High cholesterol is a topic that gets a lot of press, whether it be about ways to lower it, the negative effects of many cholesterol lowering medications (like statins) or the dire need to optimize cholesterol and other blood fats to prevent disease. Luckily,...

10 Tips for Eating Healthy During a Recession

by Dr. Chad | Sep 7, 2010 | Ask the naturopathic doctor, Eating Naturally, Naturopathic health, Nutrition

photo credit: me and the sysop With many people trying to tighten their belts both physically and fiscally right now, we thought we’d offer you 10 tips to selecting healthy foods to help you accomplish both. During tougher economic times, you can still eat well for...

Five Reasons Why You’re Feeling Run Down

by Dr. Chad | Sep 7, 2010 | Amino Acid Therapy, Fatigue, Food sensitivity, Gut health, Nutrition, Sleep/Insomnia, Stress Management, Testing / Assessment, Thyroid, Uncategorized

Fatigue is one of the most common health complaints we hear about in the clinic. It’s a symptom with many possible sources, and once serious illnesses have been ruled out, finding the reason for your fatigue boils down to a process of elimination. The good news,...