Upon being asked if I’d be willing to share a bit about what it means to be “living naturopathically”, I said, “sure, of course!” And then I found myself taking a pause to ask myself, “what does it mean to be living naturopathically? “ Naturopathic doctors and their advocates in […]
In a culture bombarded with sugar, chocolate can be a tricky food to figure out. While highly processed and sugary foods should be avoided in excess, the cacao bean (or cocoa bean) plant itself has many reported health benefits. So should you eat it?
The winter and early spring season initiate a time of shorter day length and change in the quality of the sun’s radiation. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is more common in women, in those with a family history of depression, being a young adult, and in changes with the neurotransmitter, serotonin. […]
Fatigue is a symptom that most likely will affect you at some point in your life. Fatigue or tiredness can be a result of an actual medical condition, lifestyle choices, work stressors, family stressors, or a combination of any and all of these. Fatigue in and of itself is not […]
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active ingredient across Cannabis species. CBD has a chemical structure that is almost identical to delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC). However, these two kissing cousin compounds have no shared pharmacology or effects. While THC is known to be intoxicating, CBD is not.
This video has been brought to you courtesy of PrettyWell YouTube, Co-created by California Naturopathic Doctors Dr. Patti Kim, ND, LAc and Dr. Angela Agrios, ND in partnership with Realize a Healthy California. Hangovers are just awful! They happen due to dehydration, buildup of the toxic metabolite of alcohol, acetaldehyde, […]
Realize a Healthy California wants to help you celebrate health for the holidays – mind, body, and spirit! We’ve gathered together some of our talented, licensed naturopathic doctors to share their favorite ideas for holiday health and fun. Whether gifting to others or gifting to yourself, make the holiday season […]
Here we are right smack dab in the middle of the cold and flu season! Aside from the aches, pains, and discomfort, we suffer downtime from our busy schedules and commitments. Who among us wouldn’t just rather avoid getting sick? Well, fortunately, there are proven ways to avoid – or […]
The holidays are a time for feasting. Most everyone feels the holiday aftermath of ingesting salty, fatty main courses, and dangerously yummy sweets for dessert. But have no fear. We can counteract the after-effects of feasting together. And guess what? You don’t need to fast, or start the new year […]
