Nicole Maxwell, NMD 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
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
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
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
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
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
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