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3 Ways to Protect Against Environmental Toxins
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 24, 2018
Many things can improve or diminish an individual’s health and well-being such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress. Living a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition, regular exercise, quality sleep, and stress management can help prevent the development of chronic disease. Another major factor that contributes to chronic disease is already in your food, air, […]
Read More7 Nutrients We Are Missing In Fast Food
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 14, 2018
First, we are not fast food snobs. There are multiple reasons why a family decides to grab a McSomething to eat. It could be time, convenience—heck it could even be because you like the taste. Everything in moderation, right? There may even be some of you who don’t do fast food at all. You may […]
Read MoreHow to Counter the Soil Depletion of Nutrients with Supplements
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 12, 2018
Fruits and vegetables are an amazing way to get essential minerals and nutrients—especially when you compare the nutritional value of fast food and snacks. However, according to Scientific American, modern intensive agricultural methods have stripped increasing amounts of nutrients from the soil. A broader term for this is soil depletion. IS SOIL DEPLETION REALLY A […]
Read More4 Normal Poop Colors for Your New Baby (and 3 warning colors)
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 11, 2018
The biggest surprise new mothers have with new babies is the variety of poop colors they encounter. Colors can change within days of having baby home and new colors can appear depending on whether you are breastfeeding or using formula. NORMAL POOP COLORS Greenish Black Poop You should only see this tar-like poop when your […]
Read More3 Ways Your Liver Detoxes the Body
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 5, 2018
The liver has a fundamental role in your body’s overall regulation. Your liver is your body’s filter. It converts toxins into waste products. It cleans your blood. It metabolizes nutrients and medications to provide the body with some of its most important proteins. Those are the three ways your liver detoxifies the body. Let’s break […]
Read MoreTop Substitutes for Major Dairy Foods
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 31, 2018
For some, finding a substitute for dairy is a must. They may have determined through a food intolerance evaluation that they have a milk allergy or are lactose intolerant. Others avoid dairy because they are vegan or ovo-vegetarians. There are even those that have concerns about potential contaminants which might include hormones, pesticides, and antibiotics. […]
Read MoreTop 3 Food Habits for Healthy Holistic Families
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 29, 2018
SNACKING ALTERNATIVES We love what we love and it can feel impossible to let go of the things we love, even when they pose an immediate threat to our health. We get it, we really do, and while occasional indulgences are obligatory, we think these healthy swaps can help kick at least a few cravings […]
Read MoreStellar Health and Wellness Helps Local Fox 12 on Wellness Day
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 27, 2018
Everybody needs health evaluations, even TV news studios. On August 15th Stellar Health and Wellness had a great opportunity to provide food intolerance evaluations and dried blood cell analysis to the employees of Fox 12 for their Wellness Day. What is a food intolerance evaluation and dried blood cell analysis? We are glad you asked. […]
Read MoreFires Creating Bad Air Quality: 5 Naturopathic Ways to Boost Your Lungs
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 24, 2018
10 large fires have scorched more than 256 square miles in Oregon this year. The impact of these wildfires is concentrated in Willamette Valley. Public health officials have warned residents from Portland to Estacada about the poor air quality. According to the Oregonian, “Air quality was at unhealthy levels for sensitive groups including children, the […]
Read MoreTop 3 Mommy Blog Posts at Stellar Health and Wellness
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on August 22, 2018
Our blog has been up for three years and there are some posts that seem to resonate year after year. They are evergreen with relevancy and information. We picked the three most popular mommy blogs of all time. Mommy Needs A Detox! Mommy just needs a break, am I right!? If you are like most […]
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