By Dr. Nicole Sundene
If you think a $40 dollar bottle of juice is going to cure all that ails you, then I have a mountain to sell you right here in Washington State!
The mountain typically retails for forty billion dollars.
However, if you simply join my pyramid scam, become a distributor, and enroll all your friends […]

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By Dr. Nicole Sundene
Can You Always Think Positive?
I am certainly trying.
I was raised on a thick Scandinavian-German dose of Murphy’s Law, and am described to have a “Death Valley DRY sense of humor sprinkled heavily with cynicism”.
Maybe I get my old man sense of humor from my Grandpa, or maybe it is just because I […]

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In the case of Jennifer Mannion it did.
I am very grateful that Jennifer found Kitchen Table Medicine so that she could share her story with us. The following is a case report on how positive thinking was used to heal chronic pain.
Below is Jennifer’s personal account on how she cured her fibromyalgia and […]

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By Dr. Nicole Sundene
“Can the Kitchen Table Cure Fibromyalgia?”
When implementing the vegan diet it just might!
Research listed below shows dramatic and promising improvement for those with fibromyalgia by simply adopting a whole foods vegan diet that emphasizes increased fruits and vegetables and the elimination of all animal products such as meat, dairy, and eggs.
From my […]

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By Bonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer.
The million dollar question: “How many calories should I eat?”
Someone’s caloric allowance varies depending upon a person’s activity, weight and metabolism. One of the best places to start is by looking at the most popular brand name diets. Why do many brand named diets work? Brand name diets work because most […]

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If I can make this easy whole foods recipe then anyone can!
This recipe for dairy free banana “ice cream” is a piece of dairy free cake to make for those that are allergic or intolerant to dairy. If you long for something cold and creamy, banana ice cream should surely satisfy.
Eating bananas instead of […]

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When I consider all the diets on the market, I can’t help but wonder how Adam and Eve ate.
I mean, there was no paparazzi to capture them eating at the trendy “Garden of Eden Café” nor were there tabloids exploiting Eve’s hot body and her latest “In the Garden Workout”.
Diet and exercise as we know […]

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Q. What vitamins are best for my multiple sclerosis?
A. Currently the research is showing great promise for vitamin D and multiple sclerosis (MS).
With the rising use of sunscreen for skin cancer prevention, vitamin D deficiency is at an all time high.
We have consequently seen an interesting rise in autoimmune conditions that may thus result […]

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With the rising cost of gas, the price of food is just going to continue to rise as well.
For those of us in Washington experiencing “Juneuary” the yield of crops in this area may also be rather disappointing, and therefore result in an additional increase in local produce costs this summer.
Growing food that doesn’t require […]

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Going paperless in the office is easy with social bookmarking! Let me quickly teach you how…
First of all, I am delighted to know that some of you find my naturopathic protocols and tips so helpful that you often print them out and “collect” them. As a savvy internet warrior I have learned a few […]

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What is the best kitchen cure for a headache? Well, water of course!
Since an estimated 80% of headaches are caused by dehydration, it is safe to say that water is the best kitchen remedy for most headaches.
Water is the leading kitchen cure superstar for that which ails you! So before running off to your […]

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Most sports drinks are just pollutionfests chock full of Kitchen Table Villains such as High Fructose Corn Syrup, food colorings, additives, preservatives, and artificial flavorings and colorings.
The two widely available sports drinks I commonly recommend for athletes and those that are at risk of dehydration are Emergen-C and Recharge.
If you do not have these readily […]

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Q. What alternative medicines do you recommend for psoriasis?
A. The scaly silvery plaques of psoriasis that typically affect the elbows, knees, scalp, and other actively moving or injured regions can be unbelievably frustrating to manage and treat with natural or conventional therapies.
Conventional treatments work to reduce itching, inflammation, and inhibit skin overgrowth. Natural medicines […]

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Did you know those pink and white “Gnome Hats” lining our roadsides in the Pacific Northwest can either kill you or save your life?
Formally known as Digitalis purpurea, this beautiful plant contains a powerful herbal medicine that saves lives every single day for those with heart disease.
Now, one should never make any medicine on their […]

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“The only difference between a flower and a weed is judgment.”
I remember as a child having a hard time understanding what the “bad things” were that grew in our garden.
What were these dreaded things called “weeds” that had my parents in such fits?
“Is this a weed, Mom?” I would constantly ask, paranoid to make […]

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Q. When should I take my vitamins?
A. Since B-vitamins can be somewhat activating, it is best to take a multivitamin in the morning or afternoon.
Minerals such as calcium and magnesium that serve as natural muscle relaxants can be taken in the evening to ensure a good night’s sleep.
Vitamins as a general rule are best […]

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The sun is finally shining here in Seattle after a long harsh “Junuary”.
We have endured the storm, and the residual white stuff flying around is actually not snow. Contrary to popular belief we all do not live in a summer snow globe!
That white stuff flying around right now is cottonwood. Although an evil […]

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Q. What can I use topically for my seborrheic dermatitis?
A. The itchy scalp condition of seborrheic dermatitis, commonly referred to as “dandruff” can be extremely frustrating. The course is typically insidious and tends to worsen over time in adults.
I am not a fan of many topical treatments for skin conditions as a […]

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Berries are super food at its finest! If you have a large backyard you can easily let some berries run wild to help cut organic costs in your kitchen.
Plant them around the perimeter of your property. Harvest them in the summer months and freeze for year round use.
This is a great way to reduce kitchen […]

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As a naturopath I have learned an appreciation for vegetables, and have had an easier time incorporating them into my diet.
Foods that I once perceived as evil, I actually now regularly eat.
I even eat seaweed!
Often I will read some scientific research on some piece of produce out there and think “Oh, well I guess I […]

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