The Link Between Diet, Inflammation and Weight Gain
In many places today, we have convenient and quick access to a variety of processed foods, sugary beverages, and pre-prepared foods that are predominantly made up of carbohydrates, starches, and simple sugars. Unfortunately, the standard American diet has contributed to
What is Self-Regulation?
Self-regulation is one’s own ability (self) to control (regulate) his/her thoughts, emotions and physical responses. In other words, to do things by yourself, and for yourself, to maintain good health, make good choices, enhance performance and manage emotions. “Healing consists only
Mental Health and The Walsh Protocol
According to the World Health Organization, mental health disorders primarily include depression and anxiety, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia and other psychoses, dementia, intellectual disabilities and developmental disorders including autism [2]. Additionally, depression alone affects more than 300 million people of
Antibiotic Misuse and Resistance: How it Affects Your Family
Antibiotics play an important role in our society. They treat bacterial infections, and ensure they don’t spread or cause further complications. Antibiotics like penicillin, amoxicillin, doxycycline and more are life saving, but can also cause more harm than good when
Autism Awareness Day
Happy World Autism Awareness Day! President Barack Obama stated today that "Every person deserves the chance to reach for their highest hopes and fulfill their greatest potential. On World Autism Awareness Day, we reaffirm our dedication to ensuring that belief is
Health Starts with Nutrition
The more we learn about nutrition, the more it seems that we should eat the way humans ate long ago, certainly before processed foods became the norm. Research overwhelmingly supports that we should be eating whole foods, and avoiding processed foods for optimal health. Some people
Benefits of Growing Your Own Food
As summer approaches, it's the perfect time to start thinking about a garden. Read why planting your own organic garden can benefit you: You get organically grown food for a fraction of the cost Organically grown foods are definitely worth the extra
Preventing Lyme Disease & Treating It Early
Ticks can feed not only on deer, but also potentially on urban animals like squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons and other critters. Ticks in MN have a higher risk of carrying Lyme Disease and other co-infections, so if you or your child