Blog : The Naturopathic Perspective

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Published in July 9th, 2012

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Naturopathic Medicine FAQ coming online soon. Please check back frequently for updates

Tags: environment, fertility, flame retardants, household products, PBDEs, polybrominated diphenyl ethers

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Flame Retardants in Common Household Products Linked to Fertility Decrease

Published in January 27th, 2010

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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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The Naturopathic Approach to Spring Cleaning, Part II

Published in March 31st, 2009

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PLAYING WITH FIRE- LOOK AT YOUR HEATING SOURCES TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE SAFE COOKING: Carbon monoxide from gas kitchen stoves and carcinogens from volatilized cooking products make the kitchen one of the unhealthiest rooms in the house . So, make sure you have a good grease fan over the stove and always use it.