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How Can I Naturally Purify the Air in My House?

In the fall and winter, our household windows and doors remain mostly closed and one must consider how much of our lives we actually spend indoors. The combination of airtight homes and toxic cleaning products become a health risk. Commercial air purifiers can be toxic because they emit ozone gases or ultraviolet rays. Instead, we can maintain healthy, breathable air in our...

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Water: Your Life’s Foundation

Water. Most of us take it for granted, but have you ever taken a moment to stop and think just how important water really is? It is a vital substance for the Earth and the human body. You can go weeks without food but only 5-7days without water. It is involved in almost every bodily function such as circulation, digestion , absorption...

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Environmental Safety at Home

The latest scientific research has given us a lot of good reasons to think carefully about how we use plastics. The main concern with several types of plastic is that they contain endocrine disruptors — substances that, when taken into our bodies, alter normal hormonal function. Over the past several years, scientists and the media have struggled to find answers to mysteries such as...

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Training Our Youth: Building a Future Foundation

Since birth, we have provided our children with proper nutrition, love, and support. We were able to reduce their intake of refined sugar and processed foods. We have managed to sneak in green vegetables in almost everything. What happens when they become teenagers who prefer to hang out at McDonald’s with their classmates snacking on fries? I know some of you parents...

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Sports Nutrition for Teens: Important Vitamins and Minerals

Dietary and lifestyle concerns change as a person ages, but the core vitamins and minerals that can help with exercise performance will benefit a person of any age. Young people engaging in regular physical activity should ensure that they have a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals that will help their bodies perform and recover optimally. Here are some important vitamins...

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Providing Proper Fuel for Your Active Kids

Kids have a lot of energy and participating in sports is a great way for them to achieve their recommended physical activity levels and exert some of that energy. Sports are also a great way for them to learn discipline, physical literacy, teamwork, and social skills. The easiest way for parents to support children who are active is through nutrition. The following...

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Creating a Healthy Back-to-School Plan

Going back to school can be a shock to the family system. After a summer of long, leisurely afternoons, the shift in pace, expectations and weather can set up big and little folks alike for crankiness at the least to illness at the worst. A little advance planning with the support of your naturopathic doctor (ND) can help! Together you can set...

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