Almost Half-way There! Woke up invigorated this morning! Something strange is going on here… First of all I got up before my alarm went off. I had my Ultra Clear Renew shake and then I started to get ready for work. I felt so good that I stretched and did some yoga and since I was feeling so spunky I … Read More
Day 3: Let the eliminations begin!
By: Allison Reynolds Breakfast today was an Ultra Clear Renew shake and two Advaclear capsules. Amazingly, I did not wake up hungry! I woke up feeling a bit tired but nothing out of the ordinary. I made myself a green tea and hit the road! Mid-morning snack is 1 banana with Vietnamese cinnamon. I thought for sure I would need … Read More
Day 2: My 10 Day Detox Journey
By: Allison Reynolds I woke up this morning and felt great! I had a glass of water and my green tea first thing. For breakfast I made oatmeal for myself and both of my kids. I added in some Vietnamese cinnamon, coconut milk and ½ a banana. I thought it was delicious but the kids felt it was a little … Read More
My 10 Day Detox Journey
By: Allison Reynolds It all started Sunday afternoon. After my daughter and I read through the Metagenics 10 day Clear Change booklet over and over we finally felt capable enough to do the grocery shopping to start our journey to better health. We were excited to go through the aisles and look at all of our options. It was fun … Read More
Spring Salad
This has been one of my favorite dishes to make and enjoy in the spring, as soon as the fresh asparagus appears in the produce section. It’s really simple to make, gluten-free/dairy free, low glycemic load and tastes delicious!! Hope you enjoy! Ingredients 2 ½ tsp. fresh lemon juice ½ tsp. kosher salt 2 tsp. olive oil ½ tsp. pepper … Read More
Staying Warm with Herbal Teas
By: Dr. Kimberly Roycroft The deep freeze is on! Its weeks like these that make us want to curl up with a cozy blanket beside the fire with a steaming cup of hot chocolate and watch the day pass. But before you decide to reach for that cup of cocoa think about trying an herbal tea instead. Herbal teas have … Read More
Detox-Is it for you? Take the test.
Much confusion surrounds the topic of detoxification. The term detoxification simply refers to the elimination of toxic waste products, a process your body carries out naturally. However, in a society of increasing exposure to toxic chemicals, the body’s natural detoxification process can become overwhelmed. Furthermore, the food supply chain has become increasingly depleted of nutritional factors required by the body … Read More
The Role of MTHFR Gene Mutation in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Written by Dr. Robin Russell As a Naturopathic Doctor who specializes in Pediatrics, I have found Naturopathic Medicine to be invaluable in treating Autism Spectrum Disorders. According to the CDC, 1 in 88 children are on the Autism Spectrum (Autism, Asperger’s, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified). With statistics like this, I am sure you who are reading this may … Read More
Wellness Tips for Fall
As days get shorter in the Northeast, our health and well-being is affected in a variety of ways. Here are some tips for staying happy and healthy in fall and winter. Change your workout schedule, don’t abandon it. With the holidays coming up we have plenty of excuses to bail on our spring and summer workouts, especially if they involved … Read More
Children’s Cold and Flu Prevention
Cold and Flu season is here. It’s the time of the year when the kids are back to school, cold weather is upon us and we begin to see less sun. All of these factors set up the perfect environment for colds and flu’s to flourish. Yet, there is something we can do to try and minimize exposure to … Read More