by Dr Nicole Meier | May 15, 2017 | Naturopathy, Nicole Meier's Blog
When my daughter was three, she decided that she wasn’t eating fish for dinner. No way. Not. One. Bite. I decided not to force the issue and reminded her that there was no other dinner option, it was fish or nothing. She agreed and I excused her from the table so...
by Dr Nicole Meier | May 9, 2017 | Health Hints, Naturopathy, Nicole Meier's Blog
I have always considered boxed cereal to be a poor choice for breakfast. Why? Breakfast cereal is highly processed, inert, and typically loaded with sugar and additives. And yet, the majority of our youth reach for this human kibble every morning. Most breakfast...
by Dr Nicole Meier | Oct 11, 2013 | Health Hints, Naturopathy
Looking for local, healthy sources of beef, poultry, pork or game? Look no further. We created this list of local organic and non-organic farms to help you source healthy meat choices for your family. Many of our patients are reluctant to buy meat in the regular...
by Dr Nicole Meier | Aug 25, 2013 | Naturopathy, Nicole Meier's Blog
This morning, while enjoying a quiet walk with my dog, I noticed a new weed in town. About 18 inches tall, light green with a spikey head, RAGWEED was the predominant flora at our local park. This rather innocuous looking plant wreaks havoc on millions of innocent...
by Dr Nicole Meier | Jan 13, 2013 | Health Hints, Naturopathy
Muffin tops aren’t just for middle aged women anymore! Men and women of all ages are spilling over their pants in increasing numbers. This phenomenon, known as central adiposity happens when a number of factors collide in your body: 1. Increasingly stressful...