Category Archives: naturopathic medicine

Back to School – More Sleep, Please!

If I could recommend one thing to help children begin a successful school year, it would be sleep. Sleep, sleep, and more sleep. Summer is full of late nights, vacations, campfires and relaxed routines. It’s easy for bedtimes to drift later and later. Then suddenly it’s the week before school starts and everyone is wonderingContinueContinue reading “Back to School – More Sleep, Please!”

Could My Headaches and Migraines be from Perimenopause?

Perimenopause and menopause can bring many changes that are not always immediately recognized as being related to shifting hormones. For example, headaches and migraines may begin in the late 30s or early 40s, and it may not be obvious that hormonal changes are contributing to these symptoms. As menstrual cycles begin to change, it canContinueContinue reading “Could My Headaches and Migraines be from Perimenopause?”

Be Healthy for Adventures in Midlife and Beyond!

Midlife is often a time when the veil lifts. As Jane Fonda describes it, we enter our “third act” with a greater awareness that time is precious. There is a renewed sense of purpose—a recognition that now is the time to focus on what matters most and to pursue the dreams and experiences that mayContinueContinue reading “Be Healthy for Adventures in Midlife and Beyond!”

Stewed Rhubarb – delish!

So it seems that people either love rhubarb or actively despise it. I’m one of the rhubarb lovers and have been happily stewing rhubarb for the past few days. I’m the only one in my household who likes it, so, all the more for me! Here’s how I make it: Go in the backyard withContinueContinue reading “Stewed Rhubarb – delish!”

Irish Soda Bread

Here is a recipe for Irish Soda Bread.  My dad’s side is Irish and, well, St. Paddy’s is coming up soon… My daughter made this bread a little while ago. It was delish! She used spelt instead of wheat flour. And she used the last of the rice milk (3/4 c) topped up with meltedContinueContinue reading “Irish Soda Bread”

4 Easy Herbs to Fight Colds and Infections

It’s that time of year again when colds, flus, and infections start popping up everywhere.  With the kids back to school lots of families are exposed to all kinds of viruses and bacteria just waiting to grab hold.  Here are some easy herbs that fight these infectious little stinkers: Garlic – Garlic is currently being studiedContinueContinue reading “4 Easy Herbs to Fight Colds and Infections”

Sunscreen for Grown-Ups

Here is the link to the Environmental Working Group’s list of moisturizers with sunscreen – the good and not good.  As a sunscreen hater, I’m doing my best to cover up with non-rashy, non icky sunscreens myself.  I’m finding the one by the Body Shop easiest to find and not too icky.  Good luck toContinueContinue reading “Sunscreen for Grown-Ups”

Test for Celiac’s In Office!

I’ve just received some kits to test a few drops of blood for antibodies against gluten. I can do the test right in my office.  It test takes 10 minutes and costs $75.  It’s quite exciting and is much easier on the pocket book than going to the lab. Great for children as it’s justContinueContinue reading “Test for Celiac’s In Office!”