Already the impending doom of scratchy throats, runny itchy noses, water eyes and chronic congestion are slowly setting in amongst many of us. Have no fear though, I have put together a basic plan to help avoid if not reduce the use of allergy medicines that tend to leave us feeling drowsy and groggy. Having […]
By Gretchen Wilson When my grandson was four years old, we went through a very difficult time. He is both autistic and blind, and I really thought placement in a foster home would help me to care for him and keep him safe while I dealt with a few situations. Unfortunately I was wrong. In […]
By Bobbie Laing Living with food allergies can be a frustrating way of life for many people. In our world of instant everything, from Hamburger Helper to that pre-seasoned chicken that looks so tempting in the frozen isle of the grocery store, it is harder than ever to make healthy choices for our families. Much […]
By Dr. Selena Eon, ND Healthy diets come in many kinds and depend on the needs & tastes of individual households. Finding a healthy diet that fits you and your family takes trial, error and knowledge. You may need to consult a health care practitioner for advice. Budget conscious cooking can be an extremely healthful […]
Dr. Nicole, what is the best diet? The best diet is the diet that works for YOU. The best diet is something that you can healthfully follow for the rest of your life. The best diet for you is the diet that gives you energy, keeps your health in balance, helps you to be emotionally […]
By Dr. Selena Eon, ND If you have been on a gluten-free diet for any length of time, you have likely noticed the explosion of ready-made gluten-free foods available. At my local Red Apple Market, I can now purchase ready-made pasta, cookies, crackers, bagels, macaroni box meals, English muffins, bread, doughnuts and brownies. The freezer […]
Finding a truly healthy nutrition bar can be tough as I noted in my article, “Zing Bars Awarded Best Nutrition Bar 2008.” I interviewed the makers of Zing Bars, nutritionists Michael Kaplan, ND, Minh-Hai Tran, MS, RD and Sandi Kaplan, MS, RD to help us better understand the common allergens found in nutrition bars. #1 […]
By Christine H. Farlow, D.C. Whether you breast-feed or bottle-feed your baby, there may be harmful chemicals in the food you feed them. Many additives in the food you eat may be very dangerous to your health. And since what you eat, you feed to your baby when you breast-feed, the chemicals that are harmful […]
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 […]
Is your house a mold factory? If you are fatigued, with a chronic itchy nose, you may be reacting to hidden sources of mold in your home. Regardless if you have a mold allergy- mold spores proliferating in your home are surely not improving your health, especially for those with seasonal allergies, asthma, snoring, sleep […]
