End of Summer Remedies Pt. 1

As summer comes to a close, you might start to notice the effects of summer fun on your body- bruises from outdoor soccer, bites from mosquitos or spiders after the last camping trip of the summer. While these markings might act as remembrances of summer gone by, they could also be a pain in the […]

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The Rising Number of Americans Seeking Alternative Medicine

“I am the wisest man alive and I know one thing and that is that I know nothing.”   When I read this quote from Socrates it resonated with my experience. Patients after experiencing a remarkable healing through an alternative approach such as Homeopathy will often ask why aren’t other doctors doing this. The best way […]

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Depression in Children

About three weeks ago I was watching NBC nightly news when a segment came on talking about depression in children. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry describes depression in children and teens as follows: Not only adults become depressed. Children and teenagers also may have depression, as well. More than one in seven […]

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A Snippet of Homeopathic Remedies’ History

Homeopathic history dates back to the 1830’s when Samuel Hahnemann first discovered its founding principles.   It is a rich and colorful history which reveals its great curative power.    In March 1929,  Alfred Pulford M.D.(1863-1948) published in the Homeopathic Recorder the following case: “Case 4 is that of a special representative of the U.S. […]

Good Digestion is the Basis for Good Health

According to the principles of Ayurvedic Medicine – an age-old, completely natural, holistic and prevention oriented health care system – good digestion is of utmost importance to health. Everybody has a constitutionally different digestive strength and a need to eat accordingly. How do I know? The main way is to see how you feel after […]

Ten Naturopathic Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle

1. Positive thinking.  Start the day with positive thoughts or by forging a smile as soon as you open your eyes. Our thoughts affect our emotions by releasing both stress producing neurotransmitters like cortisol and adrenaline and positive ones like dopamine and serotonin.

2. Contrast showering. Shower with one minute of water as hot as you can handle followed by 30 seconds of water as cold as you can handle. Repeat this three times. It’s the difference in temperature that has the therapeutic benefit. Contrast showers increase circulation, help remove toxins, stimulate lymphatic circulation which improves your immune system, and wakes you up!

3. The Body Rub. Doing the Body Rub only takes five minutes either before or after your shower, but separate from it; nevertheless, its impact on health is huge.  Using an unbleached or a white organic cotton/linen/flax washcloth dipped in hot water, rub your skin gently, always working towards the heart, except at the upper outer quadrant of the breast, from where we work towards the underarms. Continue from your fingertips up to your heart area, and from your toes up towards the heart again.  Give extra attention to the collarbones, underarms, heart, soles, back of the knees, and the inguinal canal (at the bikini line) where there are concentrated lymph channels. The benefit of this practice is its ability to remove dead skin, to allow for better gas exchange, to increase venous return to the heart which helps varicose veins, to increase lymph circulation, to stimulate the immune system, and most importantly, to release toxins through pores.

4. Good Food.  Start your day with a glass of room temperature water with the juice of half a lemon. Lemon, a great source of Vitamin C, is a natural antimicrobial, so it cleans and disinfects the inside of your body. Additionally, it stimulates the production of bile, which is an important part of detoxification.

Eat breakfast every morning. If time is limited, try a protein smoothie, nuts and seeds, or organic protein bars. Try to keep healthy snacks in your briefcase, bag or purse, glove compartment, or desk drawer, so when things get hectic you can still eat well. Eating frequently, but intelligently, stimulates your metabolism.

There is no perfect diet and you need to discover what works best for you. Remember, you are what you eat. Everything you ingest is broken down to make up the cells of your body. Food can be your best medicine or your greatest poison: you decide. Diet is also about cultural expectations, financial constraints, emotional well-being, and social activities, so refining it is a gradual and life-long experiment. Consider seeking help from your Naturopathic Doctor to find the eating plan that works best for you.

5. Move.  Sedentary lifestyles often begin at work, so try to get up every hour throughout the day, even if it’s only for 30 seconds, as this will help prevent blood and lymph from stagnating. If possible, try walking, stretching, jogging on the spot, yoga, or Tai Chi. While you’re at it, try deep breathing through the nose. Make one of those movement breaks intense enough to bring on a good sweat for at least 15 minutes. This doesn’t need to be “exercise.”  Chasing toddlers, moving furniture, cleaning windows… it all counts.

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