In A Veggie Rut? Try This Vegetable Diet Strategy!

We are always pushing our patients to eat more vegetables but more importantly eat in season, eat locally and eat a variety. But with so many days in the year, we even get into vegetable ruts sometimes. It’s easy to fall into a routine, especially when you’re busy and surprisingly during summer (peak veggie season!). I once...

What’s so Great about Dry Brushing?

Daily dry brushing is a simple and indulgent ritual that has benefits for overall health. Basically an exercise of sweeping the entire body with a semi-stiff, natural bristle brush, it feels like a mini self-massage and is an excellent morning boost for the nervous system. Spending just 5-10 minutes brushing prior to your morning...

The Role of MTHFR in Infertility and Miscarriages

It is quite common to have a MTHFR genetic defect. In fact, about 50% of the population has a mild defect in this gene and about 25% of the population are more seriously affected by this defect. But what is the MTHFR gene anyways? The MTHFR gene is related to how your body metabolizes and converts nutrients from your food into...

Natural Prevention and Treatment Methods for Postpartum Depression

Upon the arrival of a new baby, most parents experience the usual: insomnia, anxiety, and general overwhelmingness. Due to shifts in hormones, however, the mother can feel entirely different waves of emotions; blissfully happy one moment and weeping or even angry the next. Typically, these wild waves of “baby blues” are...

Acupuncture Treatment for Migraines – Does it Work?

Migraine headaches can be a chronic condition that can hinder a person’s day-to-day life. There can be a plethora of causes for migraines including lack of sleep, depression/anxiety, and poor nutrition. They can lead to nausea, sensitivity to light and throbbing in specific areas on the head. Many resort to taking pain medication to...

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