Holistic Health Blog

The 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 […]

Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers with Celery Sticks

Posted by Dr. Della Parker     on December 9, 2015

Enjoy these stuffed mini bell peppers with your favorite nuts and grass fed beef for a tasty nutritious snack. Use the celery stalk as an edible spoon to enjoy this snack on the go!

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 […]

Roasted Spicy Cauliflower

Posted by Dr. Della Parker     on November 19, 2015

Preventing 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 […]

How 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 […]

Supplements: 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 […]

B12 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 […]

Trick 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. […]

Eating 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 […]