Avoiding Glyphosate Beyond GMO
By Stacey Munro, N.D. Glyphosate, commonly sold as RoundUp, is a widely used herbicide used in conventional farming. Besides its use as weed control for genetically modified (GMO) crops, glyphosate is also sprayed on non-GMO oats, corn, beans, chickpeas, lentils, and barley, just before harvest. Glyphosate kills the plants, so they can be harvested sooner, […]
Avoid Buying Fake Supplements
By Stacey Munro, N.D. You probably have bought some type of supplement—maybe vitamins, herbs, or probiotics—online because you heard that they are good for you. But how can you tell if what you’re buying, especially online, is the real thing? In 2019, Amazon alerted consumers who had purchased Align, a popular probiotic, from a third-party […]
I Had Covid -19! Natural Immune Boosting Treatments
I want to start by saying that anyone who lost a family member or has dealt with ongoing symptom due to a Covid -19 infection, I am truly sorry. This virus has mutated and clearly affects people differently depending on their age and health. I happened to contract Coronovirus a week before Christmas 2021. I […]
Keep Your Doctor’s Appointment and It Won’t Cost A Penny!
As a small business and healthcare provider, the first thing I did when the COVID-19 epidemic hit was to figure how I could continue to care for my patients. To my pleasure and surprise, MOST of the major insurers are covering telehealth and phone consultation visits as if they were done in the office. This […]
Prevent and Treat Covid-19 (and Other Viruses) Naturally
This past weekend in the U.S. we transitioned from Covid-19 being a nuisance to our daily routine to community quarantine with schools, movie theaters, churches, and gyms closing. Although there are still relatively few diagnosed cases in the US, the numbers have been climbing. Most of us are limiting our exposure, but some daily interaction […]
CBD Oil and Gummies-Good or Not?
CBD oil and gummies are everywhere these days, including the corner store and at Grandma’s house. CBD or Cannabidiol is a component of the hemp plant (Cannabis Sativa). Initial research shows that CBD is safe and effective for a myriad of health conditions such as pain relief, reducing inflammation, easing anxiety, and as a sleep […]
The Sunscreen You Use Matters More Than You Think
The hotter it is, the more we think about sunscreen, and it has been hot here lately! Sunscreen ingredients and effectiveness vary widely. Most people don’t think about the sunscreen that they choose beyond the SPF on the bottle and maybe the price. Were you aware that the SPF has nothing to do with protection […]