Radio Naturopath Episode 341: International Women's Day: Women in Medicine, Women's Health

This week, it's March, and Tuesday is International Women's Day. So I talked about many women who are prominent in medicine, including two of my most admired naturopathic physicians! Clara Barton and Florence Nightingale standing side by side with Tori Hudson and Amy Rothenberg. That's how it should be! I also talked about may items related to women's health: exercise, nutrition, rest, supplements, screenings. I'll expand upon that next week too!

Radio Naturopath Episode 333: New Year's REST, Then Start On Nutrition and Fitness Goals

we talked about how to deal with the cold weather this year! This week’s discussion turned to healthy habits for the new year, mostly diet and exercise. We also talked about the benefits of taking it easy the first two weeks of the year, since we tend to be overwhelmed from the rush of the holidays and the glut of holiday food and drink. I suggested taking a couple of weeks of no pressure, rest, and once you're feeling like you can't sit still, THAT'S the time to start planning and even implementing healthy habits! For some, that's going to mean getting lots of rest the first two weeks of the year, then starting planning the third week, and getting started in earnest in February. The darkest, coldest time of the year tends to happen in early January, at least in Connecticut. This is a good time to acclimate to the cold weather! We also talked about how to get started on an exercise program. The answer: do what you'll do, and start slowly!

Radio Naturopath Episode 323: Natural Foods and Your Immunity

This week I talked about nutrition and immunity. There are so many great natural foods that we can eat that have constituents that support our immunity in so many ways. Some of them compete for receptor sites and protect cells against invasion from viruses. Others have antioxidants that protect from damage from cells. Others have anti-inflammatory components that work with various systems in our bodies. Others have compounds that increase the activity of immune cells and proteins. We can get all this from food!

Radio Naturopath Episode 199: Interview with Laura Chartrand: All about CLiCK Willimantic, A Cooperative Community Kitchen

Today we had Laura Chartrand, the education coordinator at CLiCK, the Community Licensed Cooperative Kitchen in Willimantic, CT. We talked about the mission of CLiCK, the various classes they have, their garden, and the local businesses they support. We’re on a mission to get people eating and living healthfully everywhere!

Radio Naturopath Episode 185: Pros and Cons of Naturopathic Medicine; Dizziness and Vertigo: Why? How to Treat

I discuss the pros and cons of seeing a naturopathic physician. What's so great about us, anyway? Lots! We spend time with you, get to know you as a person, are very creative about helping you heal as an individual. We take a more holistic approach to all of your health concerns, including your pharmaceuticals. We are extensively trained in many kinds of natural medicine, including herbs, homeopathy, and nutrition. So what could be bad? Well, in Connecticut we can't be your PCP or prescribe and manage your pharmaceuticals. That's because of our very old, arcane law that has not been modernized since its enactment in 1923. We're still working on it! Talk to your state representative!

Also, we talk about DIZZINESS. What is it, really? What are some direct causes? How can we treat it? Dizziness can be really minor, really serious, and somewhere in between! But, hit that gingko and ginger and they can help!

Radio Naturopath Episode 159: #neveragain Gun Control Is a Public Health Issue; Natural Help for High Blood Pressure

After the shooting in Parkland, Florida, I felt that I had to say something on the air. Civilians possessing semi-automatic rifles is a public health issue. In countries around the world where there were mass shootings, access to guns was restricted and the number of mass shootings dropped precipitously. There are other reasons why a disturbed young man would walk into a classroom and wreak such horror, but if said person didn't have access to an AR-15, he would not have been able to commit this horrific act. I touch on reasons why such a person might seek out the gun, such as isolation, poor nutrition, poor access to mental health care. But I think restricting access to these powerful weapons of war is the most important change we can make to prevent this from continuing to happen.

High blood pressure! Hypertension! There's great stuff that can help, from the simple to the sublime. Drinking plenty of water, magnesium, hawthorn, rest, meditation, nature, coenzyme Q10, and much more can help with blood pressure!

Radio Naturopath Episode 150: Interview with Selene Yeager, the Fitchick! Nutrition and Sensible Fitness Training!

This week we interview SELENE YEAGER, the FitChick of Bicycling Magazine! She writes for them every month about fitness and nutrition. She is a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer and USA Cycling Coach! And she has lots of sensible opinions about nutrition and fitness for athletes and the newbie alike! Listen to Selene's intelligent, down-to-earth advice.