Archive for November, 2015
Is Artificial Light Wrecking your Sleep?
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on November 25, 2015
Honestly, how much time do you spend away from your smartphone, laptop or tablet before your head hits the pillow at night? If you’re part of the 95% of Americans who have reported using an electronic device at least a few nights a week within the hour before bed, this could be the cause of […]
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Preventing Postpartum Depression
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on November 18, 2015
Prevent Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression, baby blues, leave momma the hell alone, whatever you want to call it, it sucks! You just had a baby! Now life is supposed to be filled with rainbows and butterflies, but all you want to do is cry. Then sleep, then cry some more. Or your energy is so tanked […]
Read MoreHow Your Gut Is Intricately Connected to Your Brain
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on November 12, 2015
Mental health, behavior and mood are all controlled by your brain, right? Not necessarily, research is reveling that your mental health is very much dependent on the microbes in your gut. Your gut lining is embedded with the enteric nervous system (ENS), working both independently of and in conjunction with your brain. Your ENS contains […]
Read MoreSupplements: Friend or Foe?
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on November 10, 2015
Supplements: Friend or Foe? So you eat a healthy diet, take your one a day multi vitamin, and feel great. So why would you need to take any other supplements? And why on earth would you want to buy them from a Naturopath instead of Costco where you can get a five gallon bucket […]
Read MoreB12 deficiency: an invisible epidemic
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on November 5, 2015
Diseases that can mimic the signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency include but are not limited to: alzheimer’s, dementia, mental illness, cardiovascular disease, autism spectrum disorder, even cancer and infertility. Vitamin B12 deficiency is not only a common condition but it’s also a silent one. People who eat meat regularly or follow the Paleo diet can […]
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