Healthy By Nature

There are countless chemicals in our world that can wreak havoc in our bodies. The EWG is a wonderful resource for #environmentalsafety. This post lists 12 chemicals rated as detrimental to #hormonehealth by the EWG. How? By increasing production of certain #hormones; decreasing production of other hormones; imitating hormones; turning one hormone into another; interfering with hormone signaling; signaling premature cell death; competing with #essentialnutrients; binding ...to hormones causing them to be inert; and accumulating in hormone producing organs and thereby altering their function. Note: this is a list focused on ENDOCRINE DISRUPTERS, and is not a comprehensive list of ALL CHEMICALS AND TOXINS that are dangerous. We cannot (and do not) live in a bubble. As a #NaturopathicDoctor, I believe that knowledge is empowering, providing us all with the ability to have impact on our #health. #Prevention is always preferable to disease. I hope you check out this handy pamphlet produced by the #EWG which describes what these chemicals are, what they do inside the body, and recommendations for how to avoid them. EWG.org is also a great resource other environmental concerns, such as #safeskincare, #pesticides, #healthyseafood, and much more. #holisticlifestyle is not only about what #therapies or #healthydiet or #vitamins you consume, it begins with active avoidance of the things that can do us harm. Genetics, lifestyle, exposure, nutrition, age, and many other variables contribute to whether a person develops symptoms and pathology. #Naturopathic and #IntegrativeMedicine includes evaluation and consideration of toxin exposure when evaluating the potential factors contributing to symptoms and disease. #EnvironmentalMedicine is one component of my practice, and when/if indicated, I recommend various #labtesting to uncover and quantify whether #heavymetals, #toxins, #chemicals, or other causes are preventing a patient from #healing and achieving #optimalhealth. #HealthyisHappy #healthiswealth #NaturalMedicine #healthybynature #losangelesholistic

Most people drink far too little water for optimal health. Adequate hydration one absolutely essential component to health. If the health benefits don’t convince you, here’s another reason to drink up on the one thing that is essential to life-water! #naturopathicdoctor #losangeles #ivvitamintherapy #holisticmedicine #healthiswealth #healthyissexy #summer #naturalmedicine #healthybynature #integrativehealth #healthandwellness #naturopathy #naturopathic #naturopathicmedicine #nodrama

Prepare for the festive weekend with a health boosting #vitadrip at #healthybynaturela. Stay hydrated and healthy, keep ahead of the game, and stay in the game! In celebration of Memorial Day, we are offering a 25% discount on all Vitadrips this week! Come alone or bring a friend for a healthy cocktail hour. #naturopathicmedicine #healthylosangeles #ivtherapy #ivvitamintherapy #healthyisthenewblack #healthyishappy #happymemorialdayweekend