Alas, thanks to modern technology, you thankfully never again must endure the rigors of performing your own positive affirmations!
Even the laziest (er…”most efficient”) of us seeking personal development can now happily kick back with our ipods and be more positive with little to no effort.
You can check out a pre-recorded sample of a positive affirmation […]

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Question: I really appreciated the article on “Foods for Preventing Cancer”, and have been trying to stay out of the sun to prevent skin cancer. The problem is that I am a model, and compete in fitness events that require me to look tan. I switched to spray on tans when my mom […]

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Dairy Free Almond Breeze Latte Recipe

2 shots of organic espresso

1 cup heated vanilla (or chocolate) Almond Breeze

Pour in a large mug and enjoy!

Calories: 110
Okay you caught me. I drink coffee. Feel free to report me to the naturopathic police, but I do drink coffee moderately, which means less than every single day, and […]

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Are you the healthiest vegetarian out there?
If so, I bet you already know which five nutrients you need to watch out for.
If not, please stick around and make sure you have your nutritional bases covered for a long term healthy, happy vegetarian lifestyle.
First of all, kudos to you for being a vegetarian as it is […]

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It was 45 years ago today that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his stirring “I Have a Dream” speech.
You can watch the full video here.
What I ultimately find so inspiring about this historic speech, is how one single speech continues to resonate with so many of us.
“Let Freedom Ring” continues to ring and ripple […]

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The only thing worse than giving “The Big Diagnosis”, is getting “The Big Diagnosis”.
Let’s just stop for a moment and think about what it might feel like to be diagnosed with terminal cancer. How would you feel if you were told that “You have cancer and only six months left to live”?
How would that […]

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By Dr. Nicole Sundene
Can the kitchen table cure insomnia?
It might just be the quick fix for a certain type of insomnia.
Everyone knows that eating a big meal before bed is not healthy.
Food just “sits there” and doesn’t optimally digest when we are inactive, as the peristaltic contractions of our gut are enhanced by exercise and […]

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By Dr. Nicole Sundene
I came across this story about hot dogs at the Chicago Tribune and thought, “Oh dear! What is this world coming to? Hot dogs still? REALLY?”
“A whole recipe contest for the ‘wonderous wienie’?”
“Oh my!”
A while back I stopped by the grocery store and was asked to buy a hot dog […]

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By Dr. Nicole Sundene
With the hot summer months upon us (well not so much in Seattle today), I thought I would share my favorite herbal iced tea recipe to help you “Unleash your inner fabulosity”.
Mixing fat burning green tea with pomegranate juice is a most delicious delivery system for the heart healthy antioxidants, proanthocyanins, bioflavonoids, […]

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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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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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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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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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