Category Archives: nutrition

Cold and Flu Prevention for Kids and Adults

Posted on October 31, 2010 by melinda

Colds and flus are an uncomfortable part of the fall and winter seasons. Having occasional colds is actually good for the immune system. A healthy number is about one per year for adults and up to four per year for … Continue reading →

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Allergy relief through naturopathic medicine and acupuncture

Posted on March 24, 2010 by melinda

Allergy Season is upon us Allergy season is starting up early in Vancouver and Portland. If you are a seasonal allergy sufferer, the best time to start preventative measures is right away, before the pollen fills the air. Naturopathic medicine … Continue reading →

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Healthy Eating–it’s not just about the calories

Posted on December 10, 2009 by melinda

Eat well and cook for yourself A simple to remember guideline for how to eat comes from food journalist Michael Pollan in his book, “In Defense of Food”: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.1 Using Pollan’s guidelines as a … Continue reading →

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5 Low-cost ways to keep yourself healthy

Posted on August 10, 2009 by melinda

The introduction to a series of articles on how you can keep yourself healthy, keep your health costs down, and have fun in the process. Continue reading →

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