Tis the Season … To Overindulge?

By Nicole Maxwell, NMD During this joyful and sometimes stressful season of office parties, family get-togethers and general celebration, it is possible one might overindulge in food and/or alcohol.  What can one do to help mitigate the effects? Drink lots of water to get things moving through the kidneys and out of the system.  Target … Read more

Catching Too Many Colds?

by Nicole Maxwell, NMD Teachers, school-aged kids, frequent travelers, and those under chronic stress may be more susceptible to getting every cold that passes.  Here are some things to do to stop the trend. First and foremost, it is important to maintain a Whole Foods Diet, which means to eat foods in their least-processed state.  … Read more

Understanding The Role of Testosterone in Men – Options for Testing and Treatment

by Nicole Maxwell, NMD Are you or a loved one curious about testosterone replacement therapy, also known as TRT? Testosterone naturally begins declining in men between 30 and 40 years of age. Fortunately, age related testosterone decline can be treated in a variety of ways. With proper testing and guidance, men can experience normal levels … Read more

Kids and Sleep

By Nicole Maxwell, NMD Sleep problems affect 20-30% of children and in many cases it can be addressed with naturopathic care. Symptoms of insomnia include: Sleep problems – difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep or waking up too early in the morning. Tension/worry about going to bed and being able to fall asleep. Being sleepy … Read more

How to Decrease Jet Lag

By Dr. Nicole Maxwell Planning to travel?  Want to take advantage of every minute?  Learn how to decrease the symptoms of jet lag so you can enjoy your time instead of wanting to sleep the day away. Jet lag symptoms include:  Disturbed sleep — such as difficulty falling asleep, early waking or excessive sleepiness. Daytime tiredness. Difficulty … Read more

Get Rid of Belly Fat with HIIT

Nicole Maxwell, NMD No time to work out but want to work on cardiovascular health and weight loss?  Then high intensity interval training is for you!  High intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, has been shown to help people improve their cardiovascular health and lose weight.  What is HIIT?   HIIT is when you … Read more

Natural Cleaning Recipes

by Nicole Maxwell, NMD Adapted from Lauren Cox at Natural Partners You may have a cabinet somewhere in the house complete with glass cleaner, bleach, abrasive bathroom cleaner, etc. Many conventional cleaning products contain chemicals that can be harmful to your health.   Try some of these great healthy alternatives.  Put them in glass spray … Read more

The Low Down on Lipids

by Nicole Maxwell, NMD Approximately 50% of patients experiencing a heart attack or stroke have “normal” cholesterol levels.  What does it mean to have “normal” lipid levels?  What parameters might be better to check to accurately identify your risk?   The risk of developing heart disease has traditionally been assessed by measurement of LDL-C (low-density … Read more

Homeopathic Acute Remedies for Coughs

By Nicole Maxwell, NMD Homeopathy is a safe, gentle, and natural system of healing that works with your body to relieve symptoms, restore itself, and improve your overall health.  Homeopathic remedies are extremely safe to use, even with very small children and pets. They have none of the side effects of many traditional medications, are … Read more

Immune Boosting Soup

from Nicole Maxwell, NMD Make this a part of your regular diet or give your immune system a boost when it needs it. Ginger has warming qualities that can help heat you from the inside-out making it an ideal ingredient for immune support foods. Ginger is indicated for cold and congestive conditions with digestive or … Read more