A Natural Path to Health

01/15/2025

A win for us all!

U.S. regulators are banning the dye called Red 3 from the food supply. The move comes nearly 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics such as lipsticks because of potential cancer risk.

10/24/2022

With the recent news about dry shampoos (link below), please know that there are healthy alternatives on the market that you can buy and you can easily make your own at home!

You can even make your own dry shampoo spray!

10/06/2021

As we move into this season of increased sweets, please keep this in mind.

'Females and people with obesity may be more sensitive to artificial sweeteners, [which] may trick the brain into feeling hungry, which may in turn result in [consuming] more calories,' says a researcher.

10/04/2021

What an interesting way to think about the last meal you ate.

Experts at the University of Michigan have calculated the health burden of different foods by looking at their carbon footprint and…

05/06/2021

Love this grain! It's like a gluten-free couscous, which is great to add to summer salads.

Many Americans had their first “taste” of teff—Ethiopia’s ancient cereal staple– through the writing of Abraham Verghese, MD, the beloved Stanford surgeon who authored the 2009 novel, Cutting for Stone. The story begins in Verghese’s childhood homeland of Ethiopia, and in it, the author ...

05/03/2021

Are you struggling this spring? Call our office at 513-223-3216 to learn what may be triggering your allergies.

WENDY WELLS, NMD When I see a patient who has allergy symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, and watery and itchy eyes, I consider all of the possible factors that laid the foundation for their symptoms. The underlying causes can include 1 or more conditions in the body that make ...

05/03/2021

Very interesting, especially because the mouth is the gateway to the GI Tract, where over 70% of your immune system is located. How is the health of your mouth and GI Tract? If not well, schedule a consult today to learn how to support this organ system.

A study from the McGill University finds a strong correlation between gum disease and severe COVID-19 outcomes.

05/02/2021

Now that the weather is nicer, let's get outside and play in the dirt! Support a healthy microbiome by enjoying this season of gardening, doing yard work and making mud pies in the spring/summer rain 😊

A number of countries are reporting increasing rates of viral gastroenteritis over recent months, and experts suggest greater use of hand sanitizers, known to have little effect on pathogens such as norovirus, may be partly responsible.

05/01/2021

There has been much discussion on "vaccine hesitancy" recently, especially about who has it and why? Despite how it is often portrayed, not all those expressing reluctance do so because of politics and/or religious views. I have heard from MANY people with concerns regarding a lack of information around possible side effects. Everything you put in or on your body has a side effects -- I don't care if it's a cookie you decide to eat -- and some may be good and some may be bad. Making sure our patients understand their risks and how to mitigate them is important.

For my part, I will be spending my weekend attending this conference: https://career-alumni.nunm.edu/continuing-education/vaccine/ Why? To better understand and communicate to people the pros and cons of this therapy, so that they're not hesitant to either give a confident "Yes" or "No" to this option.

-- Lisa M. Gallagher, N.D.

May 1-2, 2021 | Live Online! In this weekend intensive featuring Dr. Heather Zwickey, prepare to learn all about vaccines! On the first day, COVID vaccines will be examined in detail, including the mechanisms of new vaccine types such as mRNA and vectored vaccinations. Data from clinical trials of C...

04/24/2021

"Those with six or less hours of sleep at 50, 60, and 70 years old, compared to those who logged in 7 or more hours, had a 30% increased risk of developing dementia in their 70s, regardless of socioeconomics, other lifestyle behaviors, cardiac health, mental health or cognitive health history." Are you having difficulty falling or staying asleep at night? Call our office today to learn learn how we can improve your nightly rest: 513-223-3216.

Chronic Insufficient Sleep Another Risk Factor for Dementia

03/26/2021

Your fish oil should tell you exactly the amount of EPA and DHA it contains in a serving. Normally this supplement is dosed for an adult at 1000mg/day of EPA, but when a woman is pregnant, especially within her third trimester, the focus should be on the quantity of DHA she is getting as this has always been known to support cognitive development. Now we have another reason: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210324113405.htm

02/22/2021

Are you pregnant or thinking about becoming pregnant soon? Check out this article and then schedule a consult today to investigate the health of your microbiome and help support better health for your baby: https://app.outsmartemr.com/online-booking/2365/ND2Health

SARAH WYLIE, ND and JACLYN CHASSE-SMEATON, ND Once upon a time, I attended the birth of a patient in a teaching hospital in Vermont. The baby was born and crying healthfully at her mother’s breast, and it was time for the mother’s uterus to contract after delivering the placenta. Instinctivel...