By Dr. Nicole Sundene Can the kitchen table cure insomnia? It might just be the quick fix for a certain type of insomnia. Everyone knows that eating a big meal before bed is not healthy. Food just “sits there” and doesn’t optimally digest when we are inactive, as the peristaltic contractions of our gut are [...]

By Bonnie Pfiester Fitness Trainer Have you ever wondered what Sumo wrestlers eat to look the way they do? Recently, out of curiosity, I decided to do my own research and I was shocked at my findings. The Sumo diet looked a little too familiar. First, Sumo wrestlers typically eat only two times a day, [...]

#1 Laugh- When we laugh we release endorphins that make us feel good. These endorphins reduce pain and stress. Stress is a common cause of chronic disease. Maybe you just lost a ton of money in the stock market and don’t feel like laughing a whole lot about it, but can’t you just muster up [...]

By Dr. Nicole Sundene One day a student from UW Med School followed me around on my Bastyr Internship Rounds and said, “is being a Naturopathic Doctor all about fish oil and probiotics?” To which I responded, “pretty much.” As much as this is a little tongue in cheek humor for my colleagues, I hope [...]

Is there anything you would like to know about acupuncture? Well today is your lucky day, as I interviewed Eric Martin, LAC one of Bastyr Clinic’s finest acupuncturists. On top of that, Eric is a walking Rolodex of herbal information. I first met Eric in an advanced Botany class, as he was one of the [...]

A great classic.  With cooler days upon us, serve this as a side dish that will warm you up and tantalize your taste buds. Ingredients 5 med. carrots 1 tbsp. turbinado sugar 1 tsp. organic cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ginger 1/8 Tsp. cinnamon 1 Tsp. basil 1/4 c. orange juice, freshly squeezed 2 [...]

For a success story involving autism and the GFCF diet, read Jake’s Story. By Dr. Selena Eon, ND The prevalence of autistic spectrum disorders appears to be increasing, either through increased incidence or through better diagnosis. Currently, there is no known cause, and no known cure. Without a known cure, desperate families are turning to [...]

There is no cheating the system. In order to lose weight, one must follow the basic laws of physiology that you must consume fewer calories than you burn each day. Or alternatively, you must burn more calories from exercise than you consume. Addressing the underlying causes behind poor eating and lifestyle habits is the ONLY way [...]

By Rod Newbound, RN Although the exact origin of the date palm is lost in antiquity, it is known to have been used in construction of the temple of the moon god near Ur in Southern Iraq (Mesopotamia) as early a 4000 BC. Dates were considered very important in both the Jewish and Islamic religions, [...]

By Rod Newbound, RN, Anti-Aging Expert Although it’s been known for several years that cranberries can prevent urinary tract infections, up until now, the exact mechanism has remained a mystery. But in a newly published study, scientists at Worcester Polytechnic Institute say they’ve discovered the secret. They found that virulent bacteria, like the kind that [...]