Metabolic Syndrome: The case of weight gain, hypertension, cholesterol imbalance and high blood sugar
Metabolic Syndrome is a group of risk factors that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Why do so many Americans have this condition? About 34% of American adu
Naturopathic Approach to Cardiovascular Health
When we work with heart health from a naturopathic perspective, we look at the whole person and offer tailored interventions. Common cardiovascular symptoms and diagnoses we work w
2018 Favorite Practitioner Holistic Health Resources
We know it’s a challenge to find credible, research based information amongst all of the health material available now. We are judicious about where we are getting our informatio
Topical treatments for acne: Tea tree oil
Tea tree oil has been widely researched and shown great efficacy for the treatment of acne. Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition caused by many different factors. Those
Superfoods for Type 2 Diabetes
Diet plays an incredibly important role in managing blood glucose. What foods will give you the best nutrients to manage Type 2 Diabetes? Important nutrients such as Calcium, Potas
Batch Cook | Weekly Spring Staples
Moving into the spring season can sometimes be one of the most challenging seasonal shifts, both energetically and physically. As the weather is changing, I often encourage my pa
Transitioning to a GLUTEN FREE diet
When it comes to transitioning to a gluten free diet, there is no single “right way” to do this, as each person’s response to gluten can range tremendously. Whether due to a
Reconnecting to Mother Nature by Getting Grounded
The earth is always available and always underneath you – you simply have to walk outside! Our ancestors throughout human history have sat, stood, walked, slept, worked and p
5 QUICK BREAKFAST IDEAS
The most important meal of the day (BREAKFAST) is also commonly the most overlooked meal. In nutrition appointments, I hear over and over again the reasons why people skip breakfas
Symptoms Serve as Signals
At Richmond Natural Medicine, many of us recognize that physical symptoms are more than just physical matter. One of the hardest things to admit is that what we have been doing or