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Is Artificial Light Wrecking your Sleep?
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on November 25, 2015
Honestly, how much time do you spend away from your smartphone, laptop or tablet before your head hits the pillow at night? If you’re part of the 95% of Americans who have reported using an electronic device at least a few nights a week within the hour before bed, this could be the cause of […]
Read MorePreventing Postpartum Depression
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on November 18, 2015
Prevent Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression, baby blues, leave momma the hell alone, whatever you want to call it, it sucks! You just had a baby! Now life is supposed to be filled with rainbows and butterflies, but all you want to do is cry. Then sleep, then cry some more. Or your energy is so tanked […]
Read MoreHow Your Gut Is Intricately Connected to Your Brain
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on November 12, 2015
Mental health, behavior and mood are all controlled by your brain, right? Not necessarily, research is reveling that your mental health is very much dependent on the microbes in your gut. Your gut lining is embedded with the enteric nervous system (ENS), working both independently of and in conjunction with your brain. Your ENS contains […]
Read MoreSupplements: Friend or Foe?
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on November 10, 2015
Supplements: Friend or Foe? So you eat a healthy diet, take your one a day multi vitamin, and feel great. So why would you need to take any other supplements? And why on earth would you want to buy them from a Naturopath instead of Costco, where you can get a five gallon bucket full […]
Read MoreB12 Deficiency: An Invisible Epidemic
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on November 5, 2015
Diseases that can mimic the signs and symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency include but are not limited to: alzheimer’s, dementia, mental illness, cardiovascular disease, autism spectrum disorder, even cancer and infertility. Vitamin B12 deficiency is not only a common condition, but it’s also a silent one. People who eat meat regularly or follow the Paleo […]
Read MoreTrick or Treat?!
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on October 31, 2015
Trick or Treat?! Trick please! Well, maybe not. That spike in adrenaline isn’t so great for those struggling adrenal glands. But it would beat the hell out of eating all that sugar! Sugar, that wonderfully tasting poison. This is the topic of today’s Halloween blog. It tastes delicious and kids go crazy for the stuff. […]
Read MoreEating When Traveling
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on October 29, 2015
Knowing what to eat or how much to eat is a real challenge for most of us. Many people can get in a good routine when it comes to eating at home, but when we go out things get…more complicated. So, what about eating while traveling? Sounds like a diet disaster, right? Wrong! Follow these […]
Read MoreWhy We Get Sick and How To Get Well
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on October 21, 2015
Today we’re facing the most serious epidemic of chronic diseases as a human species with half of all US adults diagnosed with at least one chronic health condition. Most patients who have conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and autoimmune disease are told that the cause of their condition is unknown […]
Read MoreWhat’s The Deal On The D?
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on October 16, 2015
What’s The Deal On The D? It’s that time of year… well it’s supposed to be anyway. It is 80 degrees in October as I sit to write this blog, but normally we are experiencing sunshine withdrawals and I’m sure they will start any day now. Let’s prevent that all too familiar seasonal depression jive […]
Read MoreHanging With Fungi Increases Your Odds of Survival
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on October 8, 2015
Mushrooms have powerful immune-boosting effects making them the perfect candidates for a healthy addition to your diet. Some mushrooms are so beneficial they have huge potential for battling cancer, without any toxicity to healthy cells. Explore the health benefits of mushrooms and learn how hanging with this Fungi can increase your odds of survival, below. […]
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