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Pyroluria Questionnaire
Pyroluria: A condition related to many emotional challenges The following symptoms can be directly related to low levels of zinc and Vitamin B 6. Pyroluria is a common metabolism problem that results in increased pyrole excretion in the urine. When these extra pyroles are made,... [read more]
The Magic of Warming Socks!
I have used warming socks on patients and my own children for over a decade and they work! It is a simple concept and essential in helping the body recover from any problem affecting the head or sinuses. Warming socks are especially important for ear... [read more]
Food ABSOLUTELY Affects Mental Health
Keeping yourself emotionally sound is a daily job. Working towards better moods, better thought processes, and better ways to deal with stress are important to keeping yourself emotionally more stable. New research has shown that certain foods can, in fact, affect nervous system and brain... [read more]
Fighting the Flu
There have been quite a few cases of the flu circulating through the Portland area. The flu has been responsible for many hospitalizations already in 2014 and has been responsible for a few deaths. It is not something to take lightly and everyone must take... [read more]
The Alzheimer’s Diet
The incidence of Alzheimer’s is increasing in our society. Currently it is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. It is not too early to start prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and it is not too late to begin a healthy diet once... [read more]
Fruits Diabetics can Eat and Love
Diabetes has become a rather large epidemic in the United States and worldwide. And it is a disease that has mostly been self inflicted by our dietary and lifestyle habits. According to the World Health Organization, diabetes affects 340 million people worldwide. Type 1 diabetes (also... [read more]
What’s Wrong with Paleo?
Everyone is searching for the best way to loose weight, feel better, have more energy, and look better. Dieting has been part of American culture for a very long time. But why should we need to restrict the food we are eating? Because we... [read more]
Why Low Progesterone May be Bad for You
Hormone balance is important. Any woman can tell you that she notices when her hormones are off. Imagine many of the diagnoses that women come to the doctor with that are related to an imbalance in hormones. Menopausal symptoms, hot flashes, night sweats, PMS, postpartum... [read more]
Drinking Vinegars are all the rage in Portland
Drinking vinegar for health dates back a long time, especially in Japan, where it started as far back as during the Samurai Warrior times. The warriors would bring a tonic of vinegar and water into battle to fend off fatigue, helping them to fight longer... [read more]
The Anti-Inflammation Diet
The Anti-Inflammation diet is designed to improve people’s health. It is a lifestyle change that is extremely rewarding. Many foods cause unnecessary micro-damage resulting in long-term inflammation, otherwise referred to as “chronic inflammation.” At first, this inflammation goes un-noticed for a long time. Later, symptoms... [read more]
BOOKS
The Freedom Diet
The Freedom Diet is a 60-day plan including dietary and lifestyle changes along with supportive supplement suggestions. The plan was originally designed for making significant shifts in blood sugar levels for diabetics. By using it on thousands of patients, Dr. Jessica Black discovered its benefits... [read more]
More Anti-Inflammation Diet Tips and Recipes (Spiral)
After the success of her first book, Dr. Black follows up with even more information, recipes, and tips to minimize or prevent inflammation by changing your diet. As stress and emotional issues are connected to inflammation, she encourages people to adopt an Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle (AIL) that includes exercise and lifestyle suggestions. Order your SIGNED copy today!
The Anti-Inflammation Diet and Recipe Book (Spiral)
The connection between inflammation and heart disease, arthritis, and other chronic ailments has become increasingly clear to doctors around the country and even the world. Based on her naturopathic practice, Jessica Black has devised a complete program for how to eat and cook to minimize and even prevent inflammation and its consequences. Order your SIGNED copy today!
RECENT RECIPES
Banana Arugula Breakfast Smoothie
This is a very easy and very quick breakfast to make before you dash out the door. You can experiment by adding your favorite seeds to this recipe as well for added protein. You can switch out the kinds of greens you use and the... [read more]
Fresh Sliced Golden Beets with Lemon
I have met many people who have never eaten fresh sliced golden beets. You may not have thought about eating beets raw but think again! These sliced beets make a healthy, simple, easy-to-prepare, and delicious snack. Bring these beets with you on the go.
Mexican Quinoa Dinner
Improving your vegetable and healthy protein intake can improve how you feel. Mexican Quinoa dinner is a simple and easy dish to put together. For this recipe, keeping some of the vegetable ingredients out and consuming them raw helps increase the nutrient content of your... [read more]
