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Hot Dogs: Foe of Kitchen Table by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating I came across this story about hot dogs at theChicago Tribuneand thought, “Oh dear! What is this world coming to? Hot dogs still? REALLY?”“A whole recipe contest for the ‘wonderous wienie’?”“Oh my!”A while back I stopped by the grocery store and was asked to buy a hot dog to support breast cancer... Read on »

Cure for Cellulite Reduction Found! by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating ByBonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer.Someone once asked me if I knew of anything that would help get rid of cellulite.I am proud to say I do!My answer isn’t a cream nor is it a complicated surgical procedure. My solution is something that has been around for years –dietandexercise.Surprised?You see, I don’t believe the issue is a... Read on »

Heart Healthy Herbal Cocktail by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating By Dr. Nicole SundeneWith the hot summer months upon us (well not so much in Seattle today), I thought I would share my favorite herbal iced tea recipe to help you“Unleash your inner fabulosity”.Mixing fat burning green tea withpomegranate juiceis a most delicious delivery system for the heart healthy antioxidants, proanthocyanins, b... Read on »

The Mangosteen Juice Scam by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating If you think a $40 dollar bottle of juice is going to cure all that ails you, then I have a mountain to sell you right here in Washington State!The mountain typically retails for forty billion dollars.However, if you simply join my pyramid scam, become a distributor, and enroll all your friends and family in my program, then I will generously a... Read on »

Can You Always Think Positive? by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Questions & Answers in Healthy Eating By Dr. Nicole SundeneCan You Always Think Positive?I am certainly trying.I was raised on a thick Scandinavian-German dose of Murphy’s Law, and am described to have a “Death Valley DRY sense of humor sprinkled heavily with cynicism”.Maybe I get my old man sense of humor from my Grandpa, or maybe it is just because I have been wo... Read on »

Can Pain be Healed with Positive Mental Attitude? by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

1 Comments Posted in: Questions & Answers in Healthy Eating In the case of Jennifer Mannion it did.I am very grateful that Jennifer foundKitchen Table Medicineso that she could share her story with us. The following is a case report on how positive thinking was used to heal chronic pain.Below is Jennifer’s personal account on how she cured her fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndrome with a change ... Read on »

Can the Kitchen Table Cure Fibromyalgia? by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Questions & Answers in Healthy Eating By Dr. Nicole Sundene“Can the Kitchen Table Cure Fibromyalgia?”When implementing the vegan diet it just might!Research listed below shows dramatic and promising improvement for those with fibromyalgia by simply adopting awhole foodsvegan diet that emphasizes increased fruits and vegetables and the elimination of all animal products s... Read on »

How Many Calories Do I Need a Day? by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Questions & Answers in Healthy Eating ByBonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer.The million dollar question: “How many calories should I eat?”Someone’s caloric allowance varies depending upon a person’s activity, weight and metabolism. One of the best places to start is by looking at the most popular brand name diets. Why do many brand named diets work? Brand name d... Read on »

Dairy Free Banana Ice Cream by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating If I can make this easy whole foods recipe then anyone can!This recipe for dairy free banana “ice cream” is a piece of dairy free cake to make for those that are allergic or intolerant to dairy. If you long for something cold and creamy, banana ice cream should surely satisfy.Eating bananas instead of fattening ice cream is also a h... Read on »

Multiple Sclerosis and Vitamins D, B12, and Fish Oil by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

2 Comments Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Q. What vitamins are best for my multiple sclerosis?A. Currently the research is showing great promise forvitamin Dand multiple sclerosis (MS).With the rising use of sunscreen for skin cancer prevention, vitamin D deficiency is at an all time high.We have consequently seen an interesting rise in autoimmune conditions that may thus result from la... Read on »

Weight Loss Tip: Adam & Eve’s Diet and Exercise Plan by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating When I consider all the diets on the market, I can’t help but wonder how Adam and Eve ate.I mean, there was no paparazzi to capture them eating at the trendy “Garden of Eden Café” nor were there tabloids exploiting Eve’s hot body and her latest “In the Garden Workout”.Diet and exercise as we know it didn&... Read on »

The Top Eleven Laziest Foods to Grow by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating With the rising cost of gas, the price of food is just going to continue to rise as well. For those of us in Washington experiencing “Juneuary” the yield of crops in this area may also be rather... Read on »

Green Office Tip: Social Bookmarking by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Going paperless in the office is easy with social bookmarking! Let me quickly teach you how… First of all, I am delighted to know that some of you find my naturopathic protocols and tips so... Read on »

The Best Kitchen Cure for a Headache by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating What is the best kitchen cure for a headache? Well, water of course! Since an estimated 80% of headaches are caused by dehydration, it is safe to say that water is the best kitchen remedy for most... Read on »

Kitchen Concotions: Homemade Sports Drinks by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Most sports drinks are just pollutionfests chock full of Kitchen Table Villains such as High Fructose Corn Syrup, food colorings, additives, preservatives, and artificial flavorings and... Read on »

Naturopathic Medicine for Psoriasis by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Blog Posts in Healthy Eating Q. What alternative medicines do you recommend for psoriasis?A. The scaly silvery plaques of psoriasis that typically affect the elbows, knees, scalp, and other actively moving or injured regions can be unbelievably frustrating to manage and treat with natural or conventional therapies.Conventional treatments work to reduce itching, inflammation... Read on »

Foxglove: Poisonous or Life Saving? by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Questions & Answers in Healthy Eating Did you know those pink and white “Gnome Hats” lining our roadsides in the Pacific Northwest can either kill you or save your life?Formally known as Digitalis purpurea, this beautiful plant contains a powerful herbal medicine that saves lives every single day for those with heart disease.Now, one should never make any medicine on the... Read on »

When is the Best Time to Take Vitamins? by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Questions & Answers in Healthy Eating Q. When should I take my vitamins?A.Since B-vitamins can be somewhat activating, it is best to take a multivitamin in the morning or afternoon.Minerals such as calcium and magnesium that serve as natural muscle relaxants can be taken in the evening to ensure a good night’s sleep.Vitamins as a general rule are best taken with meals. If you... Read on »

What is That White Stuff Flying Around? by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Questions & Answers in Healthy Eating The sun is finally shining here in Seattle after a long harsh “Junuary”.We have endured the storm, and the residual white stuff flying around is actually not snow. Contrary to popular belief we all do not live in a summer snow globe!That white stuff flying around right now is cottonwood. Although an evil enemy to those with allergi... Read on »

What is a Weed? by Nicole S. Naturopathic Doctor

Posted in: Questions & Answers in Healthy Eating “The only difference between a flower and a weed is judgment.”I remember as a child having a hard time understanding what the “bad things” were that grew in our garden.What were these dreaded things called “weeds” that had my parents in such fits?“Is this a weed, Mom?” I would constantly ask, para... Read on »

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