It is no surprise that many people suffer from insomnia. There is nothing more frustrating than being unable to sleep when feeling beyond exhausted. You have tried just about everything, but you still cannot sleep. What is the problem? According to Michael Grandner, PhD, instructor in Psychiatry and member of the Center for Sleep and…
Grow The Rainbow is an organization that developed after the decline of the bee population. Their goal is to grow one billion wildflowers by using Seedles to help the bee population blossom. Seedles are colorful balls of seed, compost, and clay. They add fun and bright colors to your neighborhood while helping local pollinators. It is as…
Excessive Zinc in the Body Can Lead to Kidney Stones Many people know that minerals are good for them, but even fewer people seem to recognize that some minerals can be toxic. Even those said to be “good minerals” like zinc and copper can mess you up if they are present in your body in the wrong ratio,…
Eat right for your blood type ‘O’- Eat lean red and game meats and seafood and avoid grains and dairy ‘A’- protein from legumes and beans. Avoid red meat and dairy ‘B’- moderate amounts of meat, seafood, grains, and dairy. Avoid chicken, soy and corn ‘AB’ – Limited amounts of meat, seafood and grains.…
If you’re looking for relief from chronic sinus or allergy complications, Neti Pot treatment may be the therapy for you. Though the technique may look unusual, the outcome has been proven effective for centuries. Originating in India, this nasal irrigation method uses warm salt water facilitated through the use of a Neti Pot to…
Heather Feldkamp I just recently purchased a new book that I discovered on Amazon called The 22 Non-Negotiable Laws of Wellness: Take Your Health into Your Own Hands to Feel, Think, and Live Better than You Ever Thought Possible, by Greg Anderson. The title and description alone say a lot and inspired me…
I know that my patients get tired of hearing me say “Knowledge is power!” Well, IT IS! Educating yourself about your health, disease, your mental well being, etc is gratifying because you can make educated decisions. I must say that I have some of the most intelligent patients in the world! Sometimes they just…
Many of my patients are quite baffled that I continue to look for the underlying cause of WHY they came to me well after they feel ok. I don’t want my patients to just feel ok… I want them to feel GREAT! You can’t feel GREAT if there is an obstacle in your path to…
Did you know? *NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK IS OCTOBER 6-12* FAST FACTS The United States Senate passed a resolution with bipartisan support, officially designating Oct 6-12 as Naturopathic Medicine Week and urging Americans to learn more about this form of treatment. Naturopathic medicine encompasses many time-honored medical practices including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, stress management, botanical…
The theme of the week is EUREKA (meaning: I have found it!). Throughout the week I will blog on a letter or more from the word, so today is “E” and it will signify EMPOWERED PATIENTS One of my favorite principles of Naturopathic Medicine is Docere– To teach the principles of healthy living and preventative medicine. Patients…