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Poor Air Quality and Parotid Fatigue
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 18, 2016
Poor Air Quality and Parotid Fatigue In 2016, Oregon announced the finding of alarmingly high levels of carcinogens floating around in the air we breathe. This particular case was an incidental finding of high cadmium and arsenic in the air in SE Portland. The cause has been linked to a glass manufacturing company in […]
Read MoreVitamin D Helps Reduce Preterm Births
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 5, 2016
A pregnant American woman is 10 times more at risk of dying from pregnancy-related complication than a woman in Poland or Austria. Why? The health of pregnant women in the U. S. ranks worst among developed countries, according to the 2015 Save the Children report. What does this have to do with Vitamin D? Vitamin […]
Read MoreHow Stress Wreaks Havoc on your Gut
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on January 29, 2016
Stress induced by work, family, or difficult situations can be exhausting, but did you know stress can cause more problems besides a rough day? Stress causes cortisol dysregulation which can result in weight gain, sleep disturbances, and even a reduction in life span. Understanding how stress impacts your gut function is the first step to […]
Read MoreNaturopathic Care: A Necessity in Treatment of a Motor Vehicle Accident
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on January 28, 2016
Crash bam boom! You were in a car accident. Man that sucks! Typical steps to recovery include chiropractic and massage. I get it, you want to realign that spine and chill out all those spazzed out muscles. This is the standard of care for a reason, it helps! After a car accident, realigning the spine […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Food Intolerance Evaluations
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on January 14, 2016
Understanding Food Intolerance Evaluations I know that when you are struggling to identify foods that are causing annoying symptoms it can be difficult to understand all the madness of allergy testing, blood testing, skin testing, intolerance testing etc. These tests can be expensive and often leave you with very little useful information. Just like anything, […]
Read MoreThe Scoop on Salt
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on January 14, 2016
There is a lot of press surrounding the excess of salt that many people consume on a daily basis. While the key to salt intake (along with many other things) is moderation, the sodium we gain from salt drives many crucial physiological processes in the human body. Read about these physiological processes and what occurs when […]
Read More5 Daily Health Habits for the New Year
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on January 8, 2016
Looking for healthy goals to set for the New Year? Stop setting yourself up for failure with goals you already know are not realistic or maintainable. Dedicating yourself to a New Year’s Resolution that will improve your health doesn’t need to be a major time commitment or include expensive equipment or memberships. Learn about Dr. […]
Read More4 Common Household Products that are Triggering Cancer
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on December 30, 2015
Each and everyday we touch millions of product, many of which contain cancer causing or cancer triggering chemicals. Attempting to minimizing your daily exposure to these chemicals may seem impossible when it feels like they’re everywhere! Just by eliminating or replacing one product at a time you’ll be able to reduce your lifetime exposure to […]
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Eating Red Meat
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on December 23, 2015
Over the years there has been increased controversy regarding the health benefits/detriments of consuming red meat. Associated with everything from cardiovascular disease to cancer, red meat has been blamed and banned by many in the battle for better health. In reality the problem resides in the research, not the meat. Studies have shown that people […]
Read MoreThe Great Health Heist: Review By Dr. Della Parker
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on December 10, 2015
The Great Health Heist By Paul J. Rosen Review By Dr. Della Parker I have recently read a book that I feel compelled to share with the world. I feel a little like I am writing a book report in high school but here it goes anyway! The Great Health Heist discusses the state of […]
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