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Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season!

Did you know irregular sleep habits can be affecting your overall health? According to an article by CNN Health, striving for cooler temperatures, and developing routines are just a couple of ways you can create better sleep habits. Check out this article to learn more: https://edition.cnn.com//irregular-sleep-health-risk-welln

Happy Winter Solstice! Welcome to the longest night of the year (if you are in the Northern Hemisphere)...

It can be so vital for our health to be still and simply breathe. According to an Eddie Stern article, an ancient breathing technique called resonance may have many health benefits if made part of our daily routines. We can now practice resonant breathing through a simple app. Check out this article on The Breathing App: ... https://eddiestern.com/the-breathing-app/ See more

Wondering what Naturopathic Healthcare is all about? Check out this video. To become a new client, go to https://www.ourhealingroots.net/initial-consult.html. We are currently accepting new clients in Missouri with the option to be seen virtually.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Our Healing Roots! This Thanksgiving, we want to share our genuine appreciation for you. May your day be filled with family and gratitude!

Wet, warming socks may be a beneficial health application that you can perform from the comfort of your home. In this video, Dr. Peter Swanz gives a simple tutorial and presents information on the benefits of this application for sore throats, sinus infections, ear infections, and more! https://youtu.be/ZV1VoBCj4rE

Are you experiencing neuropathy from cancer treatment? This study examines the effects of over the counter creams such as Neuragen PN and Topricin on neuropathy. Such fascinating findings! https://bmccomplementmedtherapies.biomedcentral.com//1472-

Here are some great hacks for adding a little bit of extra happiness into your day, according to an article by CNN Health! Check out the full article here: https://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/22/health/happiness-hacks

UPDATED CLINIC HOURS: With Daylight Savings Time ending soon, I thought it would be best to move the 6 p.m. appointment options to Saturday and Sunday afternoons. This change will begin Sunday, November 8th, and will last until March 14th when Daylight Savings begins again. Have a beautiful week!

Our clinic will be closed Tuesday, November 24th through Sunday, November 29th in honor of Thanksgiving to spend time with our families, rest, and live in gratitude. We look forward to serving you the following week!

Good news! In a study examining the outcomes of breast cancer patients diagnosed with SARS-Cov-2, an academic center in New York City concluded that while treatment disruptions did occur among patients, the majority of breast cancer patients did not require hospitalization. Check out this article to read more: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7220807/

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There has been a lot of information floating around on the internet about the immune effects of vitamin D these past several months. I’ve heard of several people taking large doses of vitamin D to help protect their immune system. According to the research, it might not be an effective strategy. Here’s what we know According to an article published by BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health (https://nutrition.bmj.com/content/3/1/106), taking mega doses of vitamin D may not be hel...pful in preventing or treating COVID-19. In fact, taking high doses of vitamin D may confer health risks including impaired kidney function. However, observational study in Aging Clinical and Experimental Research (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40520-020-01570-8) found a correlation between countries with low vitamin D levels and a higher incidence and mortality of COVID-19. It is important to note that correlation does not necessarily mean causation, but it does suggest there could possibly be a benefit to improving your vitamin D status if you are deficient. Other studies have previously suggested that adequate vitamin D levels may be protective in acute respiratory infections. If you are considering using more than 3000 IU a day of vitamin D, we would first recommend getting your vitamin D status checked your healthcare provider. If you are vitamin D deficient, please work with your healthcare provider to determine the best way and amount to supplement. Secondly, make sure you do follow up testing over time, so that you get enough but not too much that it could cause other risks.

Is Chronic Stress Affecting Your Health? Everyone experiences stress at one time or another, but chronic high stress, and how that stress is perceived, can be detrimental to your physical and mental health. It can instigate feelings of anxiety and overwhelming fear. It can also weaken your immune system and overall health, leaving you susceptible to colds and flu, an increase in aches and pains, as well as many serious illnesses. When most people think of stress, they usually... limit their definition to mental and emotional stressors. Changing jobs or losing a loved one, for example, can send your stress (and cortisol) levels soaring. However, events like blood sugar imbalances, inadequate sleep and inflammation, are also potent stimulators of cortisol production within the HPA axis. The result is an activation of the stress response system. Take our free assessment to discover which of the 4 key stressors rule your life: https://www.ourhealingroots.net/stress-assessment.html See more

My friend Kathleen Connole shares a most interesting piece of history on how plants travelled around the world. Do you like lemons, coffee, tea, spices like cinnamon and cloves? Check out their history here and this beautiful replica of a Wardian Case.

Let us be supportive and in tune with our body's natural patterns!

Yesterday, I attended the Connect 2020 Virtual Conference by the Washington Association of Naturopathic Physicians. They pulled together outstanding speakers. I had the opportunity to learn more about hormone health, pain management, the influence of our gut microbiome on the drugs & supplements we ingest, how to safely address blood pressure for our elders, and updates on COVID-19 from the State of Washington. Hats off to the WANP for the great job they did!

This week was Naturopathic Medicine Week. Check out this link by colleague Dr. Amy Rothenberg on roasting squash seeds!

Who knew the common onion could be so medicinal? Using an onion can actually be used to help alleviate ear pain and help with chest congestion. The wonderful old tradition of an onion poultice only requires a few simple ingredients and supplies! https://youtu.be/xDdY2Nu_z3o

I'm so delighted! My friends down at the Ozark Folk Center in Arkansas created a virtual herb festival for us all to enjoy this past weekend! Check out and like the Ozark Folk Center facebook page for more herbal fun, but in the meantime, enjoy the opening!!!

In times of uncertainty and stress, it is especially grounding and nurturing to feel connected with nature. Check out this great article from the American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/nurtured-nature