Holistic: relating to or concerned with complete systems rather than with individual parts. Prior to the birth of my son I embarked on a year long journey to improve my health. I jokingly called it getting “pre-baby body ready.” My journey included optimizing nutrition, healing my gut, tending to my mental and emotional wellbeing, and facilitating my body’s ability to …
Hangover remedies that work are one of the most “hush” requests I get from patients around the holidays. As a Naturopathic Physician, I’m not about encouraging patients to drink alcohol—especially in excess—however, I do recognize that alcohol is a part of many celebrations and can help some people to “relax.” So, I’m going to give you a little bit of …
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 …