Monthly Archives: November 2012

Learning Disorders – A Natural Approach

Learning disorders are the fastest growing childhood disorder in the United States, affecting 9 to10 percent of all school-aged children. ADD and ADHD are disorders of the central nervous system that have documented links to diet. Development of a healthy … Continue reading

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Underlying Cause

Understanding “natural health” is sometimes confusing because our society likes things fixed with a single pill. A natural approach to health focuses on underlying causes. In other words, a naturopath would not recommend aspirin for a headache, but would try … Continue reading

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Lecithin – Good for you!

Lecithin is a particular fat that is needed by every living cell in the human body. In the 1960’s and 1970’s, lecithin was a popular food supplement because of its health benefits. While lecithin is not as popular as it … Continue reading

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Amino Acids for Mood

Amino Acids are critical to the formation and functioning of neurotransmitters which regulate the levels of our brain chemicals and are closely linked with mood. What we eat has a tremendous effect on our levels of neurotransmitters and therefore on … Continue reading

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