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Essential Oil of the Month ~ Grapefruit
By Dr. Stephanie Auerbach Have you been experiencing those wintertime blues, or having trouble getting motivated about your health after the holidays? Grapefruit essential oil may be just what you need! Ingredients: Grapefruit Peel. Benefits: - Uplifts mood and...
~ Essential Oil of the Month ~ On Guard
By Dr. Stephanie Auerbach Of the numerous essential oils out there, dōTERRA’s On Guard blend is definitely one of my favorites. Not only is it formulated to help us stay healthy during cold and flu season, it also has a warm and spicy aroma that lends itself perfectly...
Naturopathic Travel Kit
By Dr. Marsha Hamilton I often get asked about naturopathic remedy ‘must haves’ while traveling, or ingredients for a natural first aid kit. With some upcoming travel plans of my own, I thought I would share some of my favorites. Where you are going and the remoteness...
Back to School Lunches and Snacks
Dr. Marsha Hamilton With school starting back up, I thought I’d offer some snack and lunch ideas to make the transition a bit smoother while maintaining healthy and nourishing menu options. You can follow these closely or not: adjust to your taste buds. Try to have...
Want To Be At Your Best? Let’s Talk About Self-Care.
Dr. Marsha Hamilton When you are fatigued and stressed to the max, you are not performing at your best personally or professionally. This isn’t all about performance; it’s about quality of life. When I talk about self-care to people it often gets misheard as...
The Shopper’s Guide to Produce
Dirty Dozen Buy these Organic 1. Celery 2. Peaches 3. Strawberries 4. Apples 5. Blueberries 6. Nectarines 7. Bell Peppers 8. Spinach 9. Cherries 10. Kale/Collard Greens 11. Potatoes 12. Grapes (imported) Clean 15 Lowest in Pesticides 1. Onions 2. Avocado 3. Sweet Corn...
Homemade Protein Bars
Dr. Marsha Hamilton I have been trying out various recipes on my quest to find a perfect, or at least a better, protein bar. There has been a steady increase of pretty good options on the market, but it hasn’t deterred me from creating my own. My goals were simple: it...
The Dirty Dozen: 12 Chemicals to Remove From Your Cosmetics and Home
By Dr. Stephanie Auerbach 1) Parabens (Methyl, ethyl, propyl and butyl parabens) - Parabens are popular cosmetic preservatives that also happen to mimic estrogen, which is why they are being extensively researched in their possible roles in estrogen-dependent cancers...
Coconut Water: A Good Choice For All Athletes
By Dr. Marsha Hamilton Coconut water has become a very popular beverage and happens to be full of health benefits. Coconut water is from young, green coconuts and differs from coconut milk, which is a mix of coconut water and coconut meat. With its vitamin, mineral,...
An Introduction to Essential Oils
By Dr. Stephanie Auerbach, ND What are essential Oils? Essential oils are the volatile liquids that are distilled from plants (including parts such as the seeds, bark, leaves, stems, roots, flowers and fruit). The word "Volatile" may seem like something negative, but...
Recent Studies of Interest
Dara Cantor, MAcOM, LAc - Paracetamol (acetaminophen or Tylenol) was recently proven in a major review to be unhelpful for back pain and arthritis as well as being toxic to the body. Why not try acupuncture, which has been shown in numerous studies and reviews to be...
To Ice or Not to Ice?: External Applications for Injuries and Pain
By Dara Cantor, MAcOM, LAc One of the first things many of my patients hear from me when they present to my office with sprains, strains, arthritis, or other musculoskeletal injuries is "Don't ice it!" Influenced by Chinese traditional medicine theory, I am a strong...