Every year the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes a list of the fruits and vegetables found to have the most and the least pesticide residues. These are called “The Dirty Dozen” and “The Clean Fifteen!” Why are these lists important to Dr. Patti and I? Because we feel too little is known about the impact… Continue reading Keeping it clean – Avoiding pesticides in our food
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Bisphenol A in Cash Receipts
Have you ever wondered why Vive Health’s receipt papers are yellow? As it turns out, thermal paper commonly used for point-of-sale receipts contain Bisphenol-A (BPA), an endocrine-disrupting chemical that has been widely shunned in its use in plastics and canned foods. A study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group1 showed that BPA from receipts can… Continue reading Bisphenol A in Cash Receipts
Part 2: What can we do to protect ourselves from EMR?
This is Part 2 of a two part blog article on EMRs (see Part 1: EMR and your health). Now that we recognize that Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR) in our environment may be a concern, what can we do to reduce the harm and improve our health? Cell Phones – Limit the time spent on your… Continue reading Part 2: What can we do to protect ourselves from EMR?
Part 1: EMR and your health
What are the health impacts of cell phones and Wifi? Many of us have already begun the process of cleaning up our homes to create a healthier living environment for our families and ourselves. From organic produce, non-toxic body products and cleaning supplies, air filters, and water filters, there are lots of things we can… Continue reading Part 1: EMR and your health
No curry? No worry! Intravenous Curcumin: Background and Therapeutic Uses
Curcumin, a naturally-occurring phytonutrient found in turmeric, has been one of the most highly-researched natural medicines to date. An age-old Aryuvedic medicine used for a variety of conditions (owing to its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer properties), curcumin has created a buzz in the scientific community. Since then, hundreds of pharmacological studies and clinical trials have… Continue reading No curry? No worry! Intravenous Curcumin: Background and Therapeutic Uses
Post Holiday Detoxification Challenge
Ready to start your year off with a bang? There’s nothing like a new year to renew goals and focus on being a healthier, more fabulous you. Our Naturopathic doctors here at Vive Health LOVE recommending our specifically designed detoxification program post-holidays to get you feeling great and back on track! Here are four ways… Continue reading Post Holiday Detoxification Challenge
Nail Polishes – Are They Harmful To Your Health?
In one of my previous posts, I outlined the existence and dangers of the myriad of chemicals found in our daily body care products (Skin Deep: The Hidden Dangers of Body Care Products). Everything from shampoos, body washes, face cream to deodorants may contain harmful chemicals that impact our health in negative ways. Unfortunately, this… Continue reading Nail Polishes – Are They Harmful To Your Health?
Your Pelvic Floor
Taking care of your pelvic floor is an important area of women’s health care and until recently, largely overlooked by mainstream medicine. Previously, it was thought that events such as birth and menopause ultimately resulted in health issues like urinary leakage and prolapse and women should just accept these disabling conditions as “normal”. Nowadays, many… Continue reading Your Pelvic Floor
What Is Stress? Stress and Your Health
Stress – A word thrown around to describe the hectic nature of life. I once heard someone say that 80% of us are stressed, and the other 20% are in denial of it. I believe that is pretty close to true. So, who is stressed? When I ask about stress, patients will often respond that… Continue reading What Is Stress? Stress and Your Health