As a naturopathic physician, I do quite a bit of pre-conception counseling to help future parents become as healthy as possible before making a baby. This links you to an article in today’s LA Times called “Household chemicals linked to reduced fertility.” Whether or not you are planning on having a baby anytime soon, I

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Here in the Pacific Northwest, and in many other areas of the US, Oregon grape [aka Berberis aquifolium; Mahonia aquifolium; Mahonia nervosa in the Berberidaceae family] plants cover the forest floor in abundance.  We are lucky this potent medicinal plant grows locally, as it has many uses.  I most often recommend it as an antibacterial, antiviral

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Click here for a great synopsis of what BPA is and why it is not something you want to eat.  For most of us natural living enthusiasts, the issue of BPA in plastic and tin can linings is old news.  This plastic chemical is carcinogenic. I just found out Mason jar lids also contain BPA.

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This is my first post of the year and it feels good.  I am excited about all the possibilities of a new year.   It’s hard to believe we are already a decade into the new millennium. Are you where you hoped to be in life by now? Did you make any New Year’s resolutions

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