Musings
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The Four Foundations of Children’s Health: Pillar Two – Family Nutrition
In our family, and for the families we work with, we emphasize nutrition as essential for optimal health. Eating a well-balanced, whole foods diet will improve most health issues and prevent a myriad of chronic health problems. We also feel better when we eat better! We do not feel there…
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The Four Foundations of Children’s Health: Pillar One – Whole Family Health
In October, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of parents to discuss strategies for optimizing their children’s health. The discussion centered around four “pillars” of health that form the strong foundation for future health. The first “pillar” of the foundation is “Whole Family Health”. By “whole family…
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What is the difference between the food allergy test I have had with my MD, and an IgG allergy test?
In our last “Ask the Doctor” post for Crohn’s and Collitis Month, Jonah Lusis, ND answers a commonly asked question about IgE and IgG food testing. What is the difference between the allergy test I have had with my MD, and an IgG allergy test? The allergy test you have…
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Should I do an elimination diet or do an “allergy” blood test?
In dealing with inflammatory and irritable bowel diseases, elimination diets and IgG food testing are an important tool in crafting a treatment plan. In this post, Jonah Lusis, ND discusses what they are, and which is preferred. I suspect my diet may be contributing to my digestive symptoms. Should I…
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Is wheat good or bad for me, and how does gluten fit into the picture?
Wondering if you can and should eat gluten? In this “Ask the Doctor” post, Jonah Lusis, ND discusses what gluten is, and who should avoid it. Is wheat good or bad for me? How does gluten fit into the picture? Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other grains…
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What is an Elimination Diet?
Continuing our conversation on improving digestive health, Jonah Lusis, ND discusses in this two-part question, an elimination diet and its benefits in treatment. What is an elimination diet? An elimination diet is a therapeutic diet used to identify foods a person doesn’t tolerate well. There are various versions of an…
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The Dairy Queen Blizzard®: Supporter of The Hospital for Sick Children, but also Diabetes.
Today, August 14, is Miracle Treat Day, meaning if you purchase any size Blizzard® at a Dairy Queen restaurant, they will donate the proceeds to local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. I’m certainly not criticizing supporting children’s hospitals, but a large-size “M & M Blizzard®” contains 150 g (about 6 times…
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Does acupuncture hurt?!
You’ve asked and we will answer! As we accumulate frequently asked questions, we will answer in “Ask the Doctor” posts (obviously after responding immediately to the persons asking the questions originally)! Not limited to naturopathic medicine questions, get in touch and ask away, here, or via Facebook or Twitter. We look…
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Triggering Your Relaxation Response and Reducing Your Stress
We continue this month’s focus on anxiety with another powerful way to reduce stress: by initiating the body’s own, natural relaxation response. You’ve heard of the “fight or flight” response, where adrenalin rushes through your body and encourages you to either fight back against a threat or run away as…
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St. John’s Wort: A Balm for Anxiety
St. John’s Wort is well known for its effectiveness against depression, but what many of our clients don’t realize is that this herb is also a powerful tool in fighting stress-related anxiety. According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, St. John’s Wort is as effective as antidepressant…
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Do Multivitamins Reduce Cancer Risk?
There is ongoing controversy in the medical world about the relationship between vitamins and chronic disease. Some studies show long-term health benefits, such as a decrease in cancer risks for vitamin users, while other research indicates the opposite. What’s the truth of the matter, and what does it mean for…
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Return to Stillness: A Natural Approach to Parkinson’s and Degenerative Disease
Although Parkinson’s disease has been recognized since early in the 19th Century, its cure remains beyond the reach of mainstream medicine. Holistic care offers options outside the medical approach, but even naturopathic doctors struggle to make headway against the ravages of this progressive, degenerative disease. One of the new approaches…