Blog — Wellness
How to Talk to Family at Holidays (If You Must)
Through the years we all will be together… Family get-togethers at the holiday season can be loads of fun… but there are always a few relatives who’ll do their best to drive you nuts. Here’s my ad...
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Avoid Packing On Pounds Over the Holidays
Happy Holidays! Are things as busy around your household as they are around mine? If so, check out my 20 best tips for enjoying the festivities without overeating or over-stressing. When you were ...
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Free Yourself From "Six-O'Clock Panic"
You just got home. The clock is ticking toward dinner time, and your starving family is about to hit the door. It’s a scary scenario—unless you’ve planned ahead. Today I’ll tell you how batch cook...
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Thyroid Health: How’s Your Weight, Mood, and Energy?
Are you tired, depressed, and fighting “brain fog”? Or are you anxious, sleepless, and feeling weak? Then read on, and see if your symptoms point to a thyroid problem. Have you had your thyroid ch...
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Meditation: Powerful Medicine for Your Cells!
As a naturopathic physician, I know just how powerful the mind-body connection is. That’s why mindful meditation is one of my favorite prescriptions for people who want to lose weight, feel younger...
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Making Your Thanksgiving the Real Deal
Thanksgiving. Do you experience it as a beautiful holiday devoted to expressing gratitude and praise? Or does it feel more like an obligation—a day of hard work followed by a few hours of gluttony ...
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If Your Child Is Diabetic... Will You Know?
We’re all aware that diabetes is epidemic among adults right now. But did you know that rates of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are rising in kids as well? Here are the warning signs to know. As ...
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Slimming Sunlight?
Lower blood pressure, your risk for breast cancer and your risk for developing multiple sclerosis by exposing yourself to a bit of sunlight everyday. Because, when it comes to sun exposure, too l...
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Is Your Child Addicted to Electronics?
Do conversations in your house sound like this? You: "We're going to grandma's house this week." Your child, texting: "Mmmmm." (Tap, tap, tap, tap.) You: "Be sure to do your homework first." Your c...
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