Naturopathic Perspectives

Ghosts and goblins are not the scariest thing about Halloween: think of all the candy your kids will be eating! In addition to causing hyperactivity and moodiness, sugar also depresses the immune system, which increases the frequency and severity of colds.
Halloween wouldn’t be the same without dressing up and trick-or-treating. Although sweets are [...]

With the days getting shorter and the weather cooling, now is a good time to start focusing on our immune systems, in preparation for cold and flu season.
Boosting immunity involves more than simply supplementing with vitamin C, zinc, and echinacae. Eating healthy foods that are in season is one of the most effective ways [...]