Trick-or-treating is an American tradition that most of us love, especially kids.  I support safe, supervised trick-or-treating, but have a suggestion for how to deal with all the candy your kids get on Halloween night.  Start a new tradition and make November 1st the night the “Sugar Sprite” comes to visit.  Have the kids pick

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Did you know that October is “Breast Health Awareness Month”?  I just read an interesting study report here that illustrates yet another good reason to ensure that you have optimal blood levels of vitamin D.  Breast cancer risk increases as vitamin D levels decrease below optimal levels.  If you haven’t done so yet, please visit

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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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Naturopathic doctors often order blood work in order to make a definitive diagnosis. The most common test I order is called a CBC. This stands for “Complete Blood Count.” All doctors order this test quite often and insurance companies have no issue paying for it most of the time. It’s an inexpensive test that provides

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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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