Holiday Indigestion

The holidays are upon us. The season is in full swing. The turkey and stuffing and ham and green bean casserole have been devoured. Along with pie and cookies and cake and maybe a little too much alcohol… And we’ll do it all again (and possibly again and again) before we ring in the New…

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The Anti-Cancer

It’s that time of year again. The temperature is dipping. The leaves are dancing away from their trees. The night is falling earlier and earlier. You know what that means, don’t you? It’s time to talk about breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and, as if on cue, a recent study from the…

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What Is: Hormone Imbalance

Back in November of last year, in the We’re Listening blog post, uwe asked you what you wanted to learn more about. Well, we did listen, and we’re going to make a series out of this particular topic because it’s just too much to stick into one blog. What’s the first thing you think of…

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Dr. Joseph DiMatteo, 1956-2017

It is with extraordinary grief that we must announce the loss of our founder, mentor and beloved friend, Dr. Joseph DiMatteo.  Joe’s passing is a result of complications from surgery.  Joe’s message of natural health and spiritual wholeness does not end here. In the coming weeks, we will announce plans to continue providing the same…

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Red Yeast Rice Effectively Lowers Cholesterol in Kids

  A clinical trial from the Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Turin, Italy has successfully demonstrated that Red Yeast Rice is “effective, safe and well tolerated” in treating children with hypercholesterolemic (AKA – very high cholesterol). There are many reasons why a child (or adult) might have high cholesterol. Obesity, diet, diabetes and genetics are all shown…

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Obese Moms Increase Stroke, Heart Attack and Asthma in Children

If you needed another reason to get to a healthy weight… Four studies in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology have confirmed that overweight moms dramatically increase the risk of major health issues in their children at adulthood. With the obesity epidemic showing no signs of slowing, this is worrying news for generations to come. Doctors…

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Sugar is Dangerous for Kids

A new study from Atlanta’s Emory University has concluded that children consuming more than 6 tsp (that’s teaspoons, NOT tablespoons!) of sugar per day are harming their health! According to the study of compiled, peer-reviewed research, children 4-8 should stay under three teaspoons while those under 4 shouldn’t have any added sugar. For perspective, a…

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Menorrhagia: What Causes It & What Can You Do?

Menorrhagia is categorized as excessively heavy menstrual flow, long period length, and clotting. Factors: Endometrial polyps Endometriosis Uterine Fibroids Endometrial Hyperplasia Liver Congestion or Damage Chronic Iron deficiency Vitamin E Deficiency Poor Thyroid function Vitamin K deficiency Hormonal Imbalances   Supplement Support: Vitamin A* Chlorophyll Vitamin K Vitamin E Progesterone Vitex-agnus castus Whole foods diet Accupressure…

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Breast Milk & Preemies

According to a recently published article, “Feeding premature babies mostly breast milk during the first month of life appears to spur more robust brain growth, compared with babies given little or no breast milk. Studying preterm infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, the researchers found that preemies whose daily…

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ADHD Medication & Bone Density

According to a study from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, “Children and adolescents who take medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) show decreased bone density, according to a large cross-sectional study presented today at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS).” The article continues, “ADHD is a common neurobehavioral condition…

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