I promised I’d let you know if I found a source for safe canning lids. I finally found one: http://shop.reusablecanninglids.com/ is the web address for Tattler’s indefinitely reusable, BPA-free canning lids. How cool is it that these lids don’t need to be thrown away after a single use? And they’re non-toxic. It’s a win/win solution,

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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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One of the naturopathic principles I use every day is “Docere.”  This translates to “doctor as teacher”.   I do my best to explain everything my patients need to know about each health condition, how I suggest we treat it, and answer any questions that come up.  This is a crucial part of practicing my

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Today I want to honor the life of Michael Moore, one of the most knowledgeable herbalists of our time, who passed away recently. His writings are not only informative, but enjoyable to read. Below you will find the link to the homepage for his school of herbal medicine, which continues on. You can access an

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This week, I am taking a short break from writing about clinical naturopathy. It is tax time, spring planting time and a busy time at the office. So, I will continue with the theme of celebrating International Women’s Day. I hope you enjoy the following poem written by my friend, Kindi Farhnkopf. She read it

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