Category: Naturopathic MedicineYes it is…Aspartame (aka NutraSweet, Equal and Spoonful) is a chemical substance that has been manufactured to take the place of sugar. It is not a natural substance, but actually a poison. Aspartame was initially invented as a rat poison which kills by attacking and destroying the nervous system. Its strong sweetness is what attracts [...]
If you’re like me and you have extra sensitive skin you already know how hard it is to find a good laundry detergent that doesn’t leave you feeling irritated for hours on end. I often find myself questioning the use of chemically loaded detergents found in stores. It didn’t feel right to clean items that I’m in [...]
The fall can be a challenging time of year as new school routines are implemented and the daily flow is shifted from the relaxed summer time pace. At times you may feel somewhat overwhelmed and worn out by the excess demands of your professional and personal life. Chronic exposure to high levels of stress has [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Winter is a great season for many things – skating, tobogganing, snow ball fights, but for most of us it can also be a season of sickness, during which our body transforms into a mucous producing factory. Do you ever wonder where all this mucous is coming from and why it happens so much in [...]
Believe it or not, but if you wet a pair of cotton socks in very cold water (wring them out) and then cover them with a large pair of wool socks and then simply go to bed, you are doing your body wonders. ’Wet Socks’ work to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage by encouraging blood flow [...]
Increased activity levels, sweating, and tissue wear and tear require special support so it is important to spend a little time and energy fine tuning your eating program along with your flexibility and strength training programs. However, many athletes rely on commercial drinks and bars thinking they are the best choice for giving us more [...]
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