By Lisa Murray RDN, LD Medical Educator, Emerson Ecologics Iodine deficiency has not been considered a national public health concern since implementation of the iodized salt program of the 1920’s. We readily accept the information provided by national nutrition surveys, as well as available data about the iodine content in foods as convincing evidence that […]
Radiant and vibrant looking skin has long been associated with glowing overall health as well. But while most patients focus on improving the health of their skin from the outside, the real key is nourishment from within. There is a long list of key nutrients that have been shown to support healthy looking skin including: […]
Provided by MyChelle Dermaceuticals There are so many sunscreen options available that it can be hard to choose which one is best for you, your family, and your patients. You check the labels on the food you buy, so the same should go for your sun care products! What goes on your skin can get […]
Lisa Murray, RDN, LD Concepts of both external and internal cleansing and purification are thousands of years old and have remained fundamental to naturopathic medicine even today. Good thing, because the number of man-made chemicals and poisonous compounds we are exposed to has steadily increased, along with an ever growing body of research identifying how […]
Lisa Murray RDN, LD What is Easter for a little one without the joy that comes from getting an Easter basket? But, between food allergies and trying to keep kids healthy throughout these time-honored traditions, some parents may be interested in cutting back on the amount of sugar, dairy, gluten and artificial colors found in […]
Packed with antioxidants and healthy fats, this low-carb smoothie is a tasty breakfast (or anytime) treat – and is diabetic friendly! Ingredients 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup spinach/baby kale mix 1½ scoops vanilla protein powder (with stevia) 1 tbsp. almond butter Optional: top with additional chia […]
Ingredients: 1 cup raw seeds, clusters or a seed blend 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 5 ounces vanilla protein powder 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 teaspoon water (optional) Directions: Grease an 8” square baking pan with cooking spray Add ¾ cup of seeds (reserving remaining ¼ cup for […]
Help patients add a healthy dose of collagen to their morning routine with this new spin on your usual bulletproof brew. With this one recipe, you can drink in the benefits of the healthy omega fats and vitamins found in grass-fed butter, plus provide support for healthy skin, bones and joints with the addition of […]
Jaclyn Chasse, ND I’ve always used Wellevate because it’s so easy to make supplement recommendations for my patients, but more recently, I’ve started to leverage this tool to also connect my patients to clean personal care items like skincare, shampoo, feminine hygiene products, and more! I consider removing toxic products a VITAL part of their […]
