Radio Naturopath Episode 447: More Medial Collateral Care, Microbiome, Sleep and GABA

This week., I am STILL limping on that MCL sprain/mensicus issue! More interesting stuff, like having to use a hinged brace, heavy and hot in June! And more staying off the bike.  I was a lot better a few days ago and rode a couple of days and  now I'm set back; obviously not healed yet. HInged brace, exercises, rest, ice, elevation, specific exercises. Unlikely need for surgery! We also went back to discussing the microbiome, GABA, and sleep, and there are easy ways to improve sleep by eating the right foods and getting the right probiotics. We touched on help for high blood pressure and we'll pick up on that next week.

Radio Naturopath Episode 345: Fermented Foods, Eat More Veggies, Protein and Healthy Fat, and Lower Your Carbs

This week I talked about eating more healthful foods. I started with fermented foods, why they're good for you, and which ones to try. I then went into how to get more vegetables into your diet, since most people don't get enough in! I also made suggestions on how to increase protein and healthy fat and how to reduce excess refined carbohydrates. All good advice to jumpstart your spring health!

Radio Naturopath Episode 189: Colds and Flus 2018; Why Leafy Greens Are Good

I have been seeing so many people coming in with colds and coughs and sinus infections. Some of them come and tell me they're getting over the infections, and went to the MD who gave them antibiotics, steroid inhalers or nasal sprays, a course of prednisone, and/or a decongestant. I tell them next time, come see me! There is so much that naturopathic physicians can do help to prevent and treat coughs, colds, and flu that don't involve immunosuppressive steroids and decongestants. Neti pots, xylitol/saline nasal spray, gargling, washing your hands are all really important. There are great herbs and vitamins that can help too! Also, I talk about why leafy greens are so great. Did you know that cabbage and sauerkraut can prevent esophageal cancer? I LOVE sauerkraut! And it's vegan!