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“Stepping Stories” Children’s Books
“Stepping Stories” is an online company offering personalized children’s books around those difficult topics of change, growth and development. It is the brain child of a local Tahoe mom, looking to make parenting a little easier. I became involved with them initially around the topic of food allergies in young children. “Doctor as Teacher” is […]
Starting the New Year Off Right
It takes 3 weeks to make a habit, and 3 weeks to break a habit. If you’re looking to make some lifestyle changes in 2015, a cleanse is a great way to start! Many patients have been asking about a cleanse to start the New Year. We have put together (2) packages, hoping to suit […]
Its Cleanse Time Again!
Spring is the ideal time for a cleanse, its also a great way to re-establish all those healthy habits! For more information on our spring cleanse check out the following link. Cleanse_Flyer
2012 Best Suncreen Guide
Environmental Working Group (EWG) just released their updated “Safe Suncreen Guide” for 2012, be sure to check it out to be safe in the sun!! Click here to review the guide.
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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.
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, […]
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” […]