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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
