American Diabetes Awareness Month
November marks American Diabetes Awareness Month, highlighting one of the world’s fastest-growing chronic diseases. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder that results fro
The Not-So-Sweet Health Impacts of Artificial Sweeteners
History of Artificial Sweeteners After the discovery of the first artificial sweetener, saccharin, in 1879, industrial foodways introduced artificial sweeteners, or ‘non-nutrit
October is ADHD Awareness Month
October is ADHD awareness month. If you use social media, you may have noticed that it seems like more adults are talking about ADHD. Many are being diagnosed with ADHD later in li
Mental Health Support for Parents/Caregivers
A few months ago, we talked about supporting teenagers’ mental health, but now it’s time to turn our attention to parents’ mental health. Raising children is not easy and com
A Natural Approach to Stress and Cortisol
Chronic Stress In a world where we are constantly exposed to overstimulation and excessive screen time, coupled with demands from our personal, social, and work lives, many of us a
Fall Allergies and Hayfever
Fall Seasonal Allergies It’s that time of year again when the side of the road begins to turn yellow with ragweed blooms. While ragweed is an ecologically important plant for bug
Root-Cause Medicine: A Naturopathic Approach to Psoriasis
August is Psoriasis Action or Awareness Month. So, how do we support someone with psoriasis with a naturopathic approach? Psoriasis is an autoimmune skin condition that commonly pr
What Is the Nervous System? Parts, Functions, and Why It’s Important
What is the Nervous System? The nervous system is the body’s command center and consists of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It is broken down into two distinct systems: t
Teas Aren’t Just for Drinking
When you hear the word ‘Tea,’ you probably immediately think about drinking a cup of hot tea before bed, or a glass of sweet tea in the summer. But did you know that tea has ma
Summertime Hydration Hacks
Hydration is Essential As we near the peak of summer heat, now is a great time to evaluate our hydration habits! Roughly 60% of the human body is water, so it is essential that we