Category: Health Concerns

Radio Show: Women’s Hormonal Health

May 27th, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

Host Dana Laake and her special guest Dr. Holly Lucille will be discussing how stress and metabolism can affect women’s hormones.

Holly Lucille, ND, RN, is a nationally recognized licensed Naturopathic Physician. She is an author, educator and a frequent guest on television and radio shows. A member of the Enzymatic Therapy Scientific Advisory Board, Dr. Lucille maintains her private practice, Healing From Within Healthcare, in Los Angeles.

Tune in this Sunday from 10-11am on 1500 AM (WFED) or listen live on the web. Our shows are streamed everywhere.

Last week’s show was on the benefits of chiropractic and mind-body medicine.
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Homeopathy for Boo-Boos!

May 26th, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

As I have written before, the homeopathic remedy arnica montana is a staple in our house, and even more-so now that my son is 2 and fearless, which results in many bumps and bruises. But there are other homeopathic remedies that can be beneficial for an injury. Keep in mind that conventional treatment for injuries, like ice, compression and elevation, x-rays and castings are important, and in no way does homeopathy take the place of these treatments. What homeopathy does is add to the level of treatment. Here is a quick guide to some homeopathic remedies to help with injuries.

Hypericum:  This is homeopathic St. John’s Wort and is used for nerve injuries. Think cuts to the fingertips or lips, areas that are rich in nerve endings. Even injuries to the spinal cord can benefit from hypericum.

Ledum:  This one is great for puncture wounds. For example, if you stepped on a nail then you would want to take ledum (you may also need a tetanus shot!). Continue reading “Homeopathy for Boo-Boos!”

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Robyn O’Brien: What’s Really in Our Food

May 25th, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

This video clip of Robyn O’Brien speaking about our food, and what began to happen to it particularly in the 1990’s, is powerful, educational, inspiring, and so much more. PLEASE watch it. Worth every second.

The inspiring Robyn O’Brien will be a guest on our radio show August 21st.  Mark your calenders – it will be worth the listen!

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Bug Repellent: Keep Them Away Naturally

May 24th, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

It’s that time of year again. Rain and warm weather bring out mosquitoes and black flies. These pesky insects can bring on itching, swelling, and worse disease. Please read last year’s blog about natural insect repellent. It has great information about making your own insect repellent.  If you want something a little easier, call Village Green Apothecary at 1-800-869-9159 and ask Phyllis what we have available for your bug repellent needs.

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Safe Sweetener Guide

May 23rd, 2011 by Paula Gallagher

We finally had some nice weather this weekend, and all my 2-year-old wanted was a popsicle. I could have been prepared and made some with fruit juice the day before, but I hadn’t, so I headed to the closest grocery store so he could have his fix (okay, maybe I wanted one, too). I could not believe how difficult it was to actually find a brand that did not have artificial colors, sweeteners and flavors! One brand proudly boasted “NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS” in big red letters, and on the bottom of the box in tiny letters it said, “Contains artificial flavors.” WHAT!!??!!  Even worse, when I read the ingredients, the second item was sorbitol, a sugar substitute that has been linked to irritable bowel syndrome and other similar gastrointestinal conditions.  I thought to myself, why do they need to add all this garbage to something obviously targeted towards kids? Continue reading “Safe Sweetener Guide”

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