Holistic Health Blog
Why 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 […]
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Hanging 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. […]
Read MoreBy-Golly It’s Your Gallbladder!
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on October 6, 2015
By-Golly It’s Your Gallbladder! So you are burping, farting, and feeling nauseous. Wondering what you ever did to deserve this torture? Let’s talk about the most common cause, gallbladder dysfunction. What does a gallbladder do anyway? Well, it stores and secretes bile. Bile is made in the liver and stored in the gallbladder. It gets […]
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5 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 24, 2015
Pregnant? Congratulations! When you’re expecting a baby, many things change such as the way you feel, the way you think, and even the way you eat. Everyone should listen to their body, especially while it’s building a new life. Fighting the body’s natural demands during pregnancy is not beneficial to you or your bun in […]
Read MoreUp, Up, and Away!
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 22, 2015
Up, Up, and Away! As I boarded my flight to continue my education for the weekend, I began thinking about my pre-flight routine. I’ve always stayed healthy while traveling, knock on wood! So, as the man next to me hacks up a lung, I am compelled to share. There are germs everywhere on a plane. […]
Read MoreFood Additives Lack Safety Testing
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 16, 2015
When the world’s largest producer of cereal announces they’re going stop using artificial colors and flavors in their cereal and snack products, it says a lot about what people don’t want in their food. That’s right, as of 2018, Kellogg cereals and snacks no longer contain artificial colors and flavors due to drops in sales […]
Read More4 Questions Everyone Should Be Asking Themselves
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on September 9, 2015
Developing new healthy habits can require quite a bit of effort at first. Once you’ve established a new habit you’re set, right? Wrong, for the majority of people it takes consistent reinforcement to maintain healthy habits. Then those health routines you’ve developed may need modification as your life evolves, as most of our lives do. […]
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