Radio Naturopath Episode 415: Health Benefits of the Outdoors, the Beach, and Vitamin D

This week I talked about how it's helpful to get away to Florida. We also talked about specific health benefits of both being outdoors and the beach, which are similar. You breathe better, improve neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, have better mood and sleep, and more! We also talked about the heatlh benefits of vitamin D.

Radio Naturopath Episode 350: Sunshine and The Outdoors For Your Health

This week on Radio Naturopath, I talked about Why Being Outdoors is Good for you. First we discussed the benefits of sunshine, how it helps immunity, hormones, mood, and even FAT LOSS. Who knew??? We also talked about the health benefits of the mountains, forests, and desert. Did you know that there was a Japanese study that showed that spending at least 20 minutes in the woods at least 1x/week INCREASES THE NUMBER OF NATURAL KILLER CELLS YOU HAVE??? And that trees such as pine, cedar, and fir give off phytoncides, which kill infections? What a great reason to spend more time in my backyard, Mansfield Hollow!

Radio Naturopath Episode 324: Supplements, Exercise, and Salt Water for Joint Pain

This week I started with a caveat about COVID-19, as I had two virtual visits with patients with acute cases of COVID-19. They were both vaccinated. I mentioned that if you're eligible, it's a good idea to get the booster, since it appears that immunity is waning from earlier this year and people are tending to spend more time together. It's probably still a good idea to wear masks when indoors, especially when it's hard to distance from people.

I went on to talk more about arthritis, supplements that are helpful such as curcumin, fish oil, and glucosamine, exercise, and salt water. Being in any kind of water is helpful, but salt water has particular benefits!

Radio Naturopath Episode 216: Interview with Kurt Beil, N.D.: The Science on How the Outdoors Can Heal You!

Today I welcomed Kurt Beil, N.D., who practices in the Hudson Valley of New York and in Ridgefield, CT. His passion and area of research is in The Healing Power of Nature, our basic principle, specifically as it relates to being outdoors! He has done research on how being in nature lowers blood pressure, improves children's vision, reduces stress, and improves hormonal function. Who knew, it's scientifically better for you to be outdoors!

Radio Naturopath Episode 210: Allergy Reminder; Interview with Kurt Beil, N.D., The Outdoors and Your Health!

And, it's time for Radio Naturopath Episode 210! My friend and colleague, Kurt Beil, N.D. called in. He is a naturopathic doctor practicing in Westchester County, NY, and Western Connecticut. He focuses on helping people to get outside, and has studied and published on the health benefits of being outside in nature! Who woulda guessed, getting outside is good for your health! We talked about how there are studies on being outdoors and reducing cortisol and blood pressure. Also, Earth Day is Monday, and we talked about enjoying and being a good steward to Mother Earth. Dr. Kurt will be back on June 5 LIVE to get more geeky about why outside is great!

 I also gave a quick reminder on allergy care, since the pollen count is so high.