Holistic Health Blog
The Allergies Are Coming!
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on March 24, 2017
The Allergies Are Coming! The Allergies Are Coming! The sun has yet to shine, but none the less, the flowers are blooming and you are sneezing… Or you will be whenever Spring decides to actually join us. It is interesting that people take seasonal allergies as a forgone conclusion and start taking allergy meds on […]
Read MoreEnjoy Homemade Corned Beef and Cabbage with Vegetables this St. Patrick’s Day
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on March 17, 2017
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Celebrate St Patrick’s Day with this recipe for Homemade Corned Beef with Vegetables. Yes, we were meant to eat meat! This is why our stomach pH is acidic and we have teeth meant for shredding and tearing. Animal protein provides you with nutrients, amino acids, and collagen that cannot be found […]
Read MoreTop 8 Health Benefits of Chromium
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on March 10, 2017
If you experience low energy, fatigue, poor skin health, low concentration, and poor memory you may be experiencing a Chromium deficiency. Other symptoms of a Chromium deficiency include changes in appetite, weak bones, changes in weight, delayed time in healing wounds, worsened eye health, and poor blood glucose control. Chromium is an essential mineral our […]
Read MoreNatural Treatment of Thyroid & Adrenal Dysfunction
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on March 4, 2017
Check out Beyond 50’s “Natural Healing” talk, to listen to an interview with me, Dr. Della Parker. As naturopathic doctor in Portland, Oregon I’ll talk about the evaluation through lab testing and the holistic healing methods to treat thyroid and adrenal dysfunctions like hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue and related conditions. SRC: Tune into Beyond 50: […]
Read MoreSuper Liver Detox Smoothie Recipe
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 24, 2017
Toxins are everywhere! Our food, air, water, cleaning products and even our hygiene products are full of toxins. It is up to the liver to clean up and remove all those nasty toxins from our bloodstream. Give your liver some love with this super liver detox smoothie. Click to learn about Your Detoxification Organ: The […]
Read MoreThe Clear Liquid
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 22, 2017
THE CLEAR LIQUID We hear so much about water. Does it really matter what kind you drink or if you drink the stuff at all? YES!! Are you kidding me right now? Our bodies are made of the stuff and need it to properly function. You actually need ½ your body weight in ounces. Yes, […]
Read More5 Benefits of Licorice Root – The Sweet Root
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 17, 2017
When we think of licorice most of us think of the candy but what about the root? The scientific name for licorice root is Glycyrrhiza meaning sweet root, a perfect description for this sweeter than sugar herb. Licorice root was used in ancient Arabia, ancient Greece, and China for its medicinal properties for centuries. Licorice […]
Read MoreTop 9 Reasons To Take Nutritional Supplements
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 9, 2017
If you’re thinking to yourself I eat my fruits and vegetables so I don’t need supplements to obtain the nutrients my body needs, then please keep reading. Even if you stay away from sweets and maintain a healthy diet you may still be deprived of the nutrients your body requires to function properly. Compared to […]
Read More7 Calcium-Rich Dairy-Free Food Sources
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on January 27, 2017
If you have tooth decay, muscle tension, high blood pressure, Osteopenia or Osteoporosis you may be experiencing symptoms of a calcium deficiency. Many of us know that our bodies use calcium to build strong bones and teeth. Many of us grew up being told to drink a glass of milk every day to grow big […]
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