As the days get shorter and there are more rainy days coming our way, I am feeling a little less energetic and cheerful than usual.  To prevent the fall and winter blues, I  am trying to get outside in the sunshine every morning, spending time with friends, and being more careful about my “sleep hygiene.”  What

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We had our first frosts here the last 2 nights and are cozying around the woodstove again.  This is my cue to begin taking Vitamin D daily and up my adaptogenic herb intake for immune and adrenal health.  Immediately after the cold wind blew in, I got a scratchy throat and congestion.  After an extra-long

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Naturopaths all over the country — the Natural Health Experts — are blogging about swine flu, Influenza A (H1N1). There are many excellent points in their posts, so please check these links out for grounded, rational information and advice about how to deal with a viral epidemic. Dr. Maryann Ivons, ND, RN, from Monroe Naturopathic Medical

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I’m sure you have all heard about the swine flu coming up from Mexico by now. The major media outlets love this kind of story and the news addiction it fuels. I am encouraging my patients to stay calm and realize that fearing a pandemic is more likely to cause health problems than your risk

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