When you’re pregnant, your baby depends on you for nourishment and a safe place to grow and thrive. As I often say, the mother is the seed and the soil for her baby. Your nutrition, your immunity, and your gut health become your baby’s nourishment, immunity, and gut health. But how does your prenatal stress levels affect your baby? You …
The holiday season is a time of celebration, family gatherings, and delicious food. But for many, it also brings worries about holiday weight gain and how to avoid it. I’m not here to finger wag or shame you about how you choose to enjoy your holidays. My aim in this article is to help you support your metabolic health and …
This creamy butternut squash soup is simple to make and is a delicious meal on its own or as a side dish. The roasting of the squash creates a rich flavor. Ingredients: 8 cups peeled & cubed (1 inch) butternut squash. About 2 1/2 pounds. 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt 14 ounce chicken or …
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women globally, affecting approximately one in eight women1 in the United States during their lifetime. Women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer more than any other type of cancer2 except skin cancer. Despite this significant statistic, there are many proactive steps we can take to mitigate our risk. …
New research has shown that IUDs offer protection against cervical cancer. IUDs Offer Protection Against Cervical Cancer Intrauterine devices or IUDs are a form of birth control that may be beneficial in reducing cervical cancer by 45 percent when compared to women who have never used one, a large literature review has found. The review, published in the Lancet Oncology, explains …
Beets are an excellent source of many vitamin and minerals, including folic acid, potassium and vitamin C. When shopping for beets, choose small to medium sized roots that are a deep and rich color. The quality of the greens do not necessarily reflect the quality of the root, but if you are going to eat the very nutritious greens be …
Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has an innate healing ability. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) teach their patients to use diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and cutting edge natural therapies to enhance their bodies’ ability to ward off and combat disease. NDs view the patient as a complex, interrelated system (a whole person), not as a clogged …
Virabhadrsana II or Warrior II is a strength building pose for both the mind and the body. It stretches the hips & joints while also helping to improve posture. You can incorporate this pose easily into your yoga practice or take 1 minute out of your day to step away from life’s demands and come into this pose. Coming into …
Meat is one area where you want to pay close attention to how and where the animal was raised. Always look for organic fed animals. Genetically modified plants are often used in animal feed, which means that even if you avoid it in the produce isle you may be eating it in the end through your meat. Local meat is …