Poor eating habits contribute to depression
Although there is rarely just one cause, a poor diet often makes a significant contribution to depression. A deficiency of any single nutrient can alter brain function and lead to depression, anxiety and other mental disorders.
Starting a New Exercise Program, not a Luxury
When my patients use their age to justify their declining health and energy, I just say "Jack LaLanne, still going strong at almost 95 years young," to encourage them to set their sights on preventing disease, and to strive for feeling healthy, energetic, strong and vital. Regular, vigorous exercise is a requirement for this to occur!
Human Genome Project: Personal Impact
Incredibly, a couple of years ago, the entire Human Genome was mapped! You might be thinking, "What is that and how does it affect me?"
Exercise is the Key to Vitality, Overcoming Depression
Chemicals secreted by the brain contribute to what endurance exercise enthusiasts call runners high. Even though the physical benefits of exercise are enormous, the mental clarity, vitality, and improvement in perceived quality of life is what keeps people motivated to exercise, day after day.
Spring Cleaning for Your Life
Spring is the perfect season to open the doors and windows of our homes and do a thorough "spring cleaning." It is also a great time to "air out" the houses of our body and mind
Letting nature heal, and curing the whole planet
Principles of naturopathic medicine
These six principles are founded on medical tradition and scientific evidence and used by naturopathic doctors to diagnose and treat patients.
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Gluten sensitivity shows up all over the patient’s body
The celiac disease (CD)/gluten intolerance (GI) good news is that this condition is 100% curable
Tips for Healthy Holiday Season
The holiday season is known for the hustle and bustle we create, attempting to complete our long "to do" lists. It is important to keep our health on this list, for if we don't make health a priority
California threatens naturopathic care
Most California healthcare consumers are probably unaware that Governor Schwarzenegger is recommending the elimination of the Naturopathic Licensing Bureau, which licenses naturopathic doctors
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
It has been said, "Let your food be your medicine and your medicine your food." But what if your food, instead of nourishing you, was making you sick,
