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Quick and Easy Gluten Free Bread

Gluten free recipes are becoming more popular as people realize the benefits of eliminating this ingredient from their diets. You don’t need an official diagnosis of Celiac to realize how good your gut feels after removing gluten containing grains. Gluten is found in grains like wheat, rye, kamut, barley, spelt, couscous and oats. It is also found [...]

Electrodermal Screening Now available

Electrodermal Screening NOW Available in our Office with Dr. Jennifer Kaster N.D.!! Q:  What is Electrodermal Screening? A:  Electordermal Screening (EDS) is a tool which allows Dr. Jennifer to evaluate the body from a different perspective.  It is not an instrument used to diagnose disease. It does however measure the electrical current moving through the [...]

Osteopathy Case Study – Runner’s ITB Syndrome

A 30 year old woman came to our clinic to address her right, lateral knee pain.  She was an elite level triathlete who had been suffering servere pain for 1 year, on and off.  After taking a detailed history, we discovered that the only significant event that could be linked to her pain was a [...]

Osteopathy Case Study – Jaw Pain

A 45 year old woman came in for Manual Osteopathic Treatment – her main complaint was severe left jaw pain.  She had been experiencing pain for 5 years around the back of her jaw and also near her ear.  The pain was constant and debilitating. The two Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists that the patient [...]

Healthy Tan in the Summertime Sun

Once I had kids, like any ‘good’ mother, I became almost too careful about everything we ate and put on our skin.  However, when it came to sunscreens, it became more difficult to decide on the best option because of the differing opinions out there.  First, the sun is very important in producing Vitamin D and [...]

The Skin We’re In – Eczema

Summer time will soon be upon us and for most people of days at the beach, fun in the sun and picnics outside are starting to fill their minds and the excitement and anticipation of spending as much time outdoors is almost overwhelming, but this time of year is very different if you’re someone who suffers [...]

What is a Detox and Why Should I Do One?

In nature, spring is a season of rebirth and rejuvenation.  It’s a fresh start on the cycle of life.  Our bodies follow the same rhythm as nature and therefore need a time for rebirth and rejuvenation of their own.  We spend time spring cleaning our homes, so why wouldn’t we spring clean our bodies, which [...]

Liver Detoxification Made Simple

Get to know your liver: the liver is the largest gland and one of the most important organs in your body; the weight of an average human liver is 3 lbs! it is located in right upper quadrant of the abdomen, under your ribcage What does your liver do for you? The liver filters and [...]

Gatorade Schmatorade

Who needs it when you can make your own? Commercial sports drinks can be very expensive and may not be the most healthy choice.  They are loaded with sugar and who knows what else?! Sports drinks are helpful for replacing fluids after exercise and for providing the body with energy, particularily for athletes who train [...]

Sugar Isn’t So Sweet for Your Body!

It seems as if everyone is consciously trying to eat healthier these days, but at the same time it feels like we are getting busier with very little time to think about meal preparation.  The food manufacturers recognize this challenge and are coming out with many quick and ‘healthy’ snacks to make healthy eating easier [...]