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Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning can be such a cathartic process! Opening the windows, bringing in fresh air and cleaning out the cobwebs of winter. However, how much thought do we give to what we’re actually doing the cleaning with? Are we actually making our house a cleaner place, or more toxic? Most of have heard the stat […]
Managing Allergy Season
So many of us struggle with allergies, and while over-the-counter allergy aids can help, for those interested in supporting themselves more naturally there are many options. Click here to read Dr. Riley’s handout on “Managing Allergies” for more information and suggestions. A spring cleanse can be a very educational experience with respect to your allergies, […]
Metabolic Cleansing and Detoxification
There are a wide variety of ways to cleanse, or “detoxify”. It can be as simple as eating a whole foods diet, or it can be as drastic as a fast. Choice of a proper cleansing program tailored to your needs and goals is important, and it is most effective when performed in conjunction with […]
Welcome to my blog!
I look forward to providing you emerging health information, as well as my special interest in environmental medicine.
Surviving Cold and Flu Season
As we welcome in fall and winter, we may all approach it with a little trepidation as it also marks the onset of cold and flu season.
The Benefits of Probiotics
70% of your immune system is based in your GI system (or gut), the health of your gut is entirely based upon the bacteria that are living in there.
Food, Drink, Pleasure and Leisure….Currently Our Greatest Threats?
Prior to current times, the greatest threats to human health came in the form of infection, cold, starvation, childbirth, and violence. The tides in our general health have dramatically changed. Leading health experts from 193 nations met the last week of September in New York City to discuss our new greatest health threats by far, […]
Healthy Lunches
Coming soon!
Nutrition for Kids: 8 Steps to Healthier Children
You read it everywhere; childhood diseases are on the rise at an alarming rate. These include obesity, Type II diabetes, asthma and other allergic conditions. Equally as alarming, there is a growing body of evidence regarding the quality and content of our food, and their relationship to these newly emerging health issues. As Naturopathic Doctors, […]
10 Steps to a Healthier Home
1. Have a “Shoe’s Off” Policy Institute a “shoes off” policy in your home and leave all those toxins at the door. 2. Eliminate the synthetic “fragrances”, “scented” products and air fresheners Most synthetic fragrances are solvents and are derived from petroleum products. Opt only for fragrance derived from 100% pure essential oils. 3. “Cleanse” […]