Tag Archives: High Blood Pressure

Underlying Cause

Understanding “natural health” is sometimes confusing because our society likes things fixed with a single pill. A natural approach to health focuses on underlying causes. In other words, a naturopath would not recommend aspirin for a headache, but would try … Continue reading

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Bone Health – It’s not just about calcium!

If you have read the recent study regarding calcium supplements increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, read this. Most people associate osteoporosis with calcium deficiency that can be remedied by taking calcium supplements.  However, it is not that simple. Calcium … Continue reading

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Insulin – Too much of this is a really bad thing!

Insulin is the hormone that regulates blood sugar levels within the body. Diabetes is the most well known condition involving insulin; however, insulin resistance is a more common condition affecting 25 to 30 percent of all Americans. Insulin resistance is … Continue reading

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Raw Apple Cider Vinegar – Good for just about anything!

Raw apple cider vinegar has been touted as a health tonic for many years. Its use for health is documented back to the time of Hippocrates in 400 B.C. Raw apple cider vinegar is known particularly for helping with digestion … Continue reading

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