In more good COVID news that’s not exactly surprising, new research supports the idea that eating healthy helps keep you healthy. A September 2021 study published in the journal Gut found that folks eating more plant-based foods had lower risk and lower severity of...
Are you ready for some good news in these crazy COVID times? A few new studies from late 2021 offer really promising findings about the role of vitamins and minerals to mitigate or prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection. Is this surprising? Not at all. Is it nice to have...
This is the second post in a series on healthy body-care products. Jump to the overview, facial-care, hair care or body soap. As a naturopathic doctor and herbalist, I work from the idea that skin is a reflection of the internal ecosystem. If you’re...
This is the third post in a series on healthy body-care products. Jump to the overview, skin care, hair care or body soap. The best support for your surface is actually internal: Drinking water, limiting (or eliminating) sugar, getting your zzzzs, eating lots...
It’s been sunny (ish) for the last few days here in Portland. And maybe you’ve gone outside hoping to both enjoy the light and make some Vitamin D. Sunshine by itself is great for you — it helps with sleep, improves mood, supports healthy weight, lowers blood pressure...
Low levels of Vitamin D are rampant in our country — some even call it an epidemic. It’s also the supplement I get the most questions about, more than anything else I routinely recommend to my patients. The questions usually come in one of two forms: First, people ask...
