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Seasonal & Environmental Allergies

you don't have to suffer!

"How do anti-histamines get rid of my symptoms?"

Histamine molecules reside in your cells called mast cells. When they are released they bind to your tissues and trigger inflammation, thereby causing all the symptoms you associate with allergies (itchy...

3 Simple Habits for Great Skin

Wrinkles arise from the inside out... so why are you chasing them with expensive creams?

Recently, the three naturopathic doctors of StoneTree Clinic attended a local function together.  In the weeks that followed I received numerous comments about how 'vibrant', 'healthy' and 'glowing' we look. 

In today's society we tend to attribute a healthy glow to...

Make-over Your Medicine Cabinet

When you are looking at other aspects of your life to 'make-over' this season, take some time to consider the items you use to ease annoying symptoms.

IMPORTANT - These are suggestions for alternatives to over-the-counter medications. Do not replace pr...

Vitamin D for Health

It takes more than just ‘being in the sun’ to get this important nutrient

Ah, summer. The season for less clothing, more sunscreen, and shelving the daily vitamin D supplement; after all, you are getting this important nutrient from the sun now, yes?

You may be surprised to know that simply being outside is not necessarily enough...

Eczema - causes & considerations

Summertime is synonymous with shorter sleeves and pants.  Accompanying this shorter clothing we see more eczema peeking-out from previously covered surfaces. 

Eczema, also known as Atopic Dermatitis, is a dry, inflammatory skin condition most often found in...

Vibrant Aging

A common misconception about aging is the idea that your health will decline as you age - that you should expect stiffness, pain, and decreased energy levels. With some minor exceptions, however, these notions are indeed untrue.  

Reclaiming Your Skin After Winter

Winter can be harsh on your delicate skin. From the drying effects of indoor heating and automobile defrost, to the damaging cold of our regional weather, your skin has to deal with a great deal of environmental insult for several months each year. The...

Time to Detox?

“When is a good time to do a detox?” is a question I am frequently asked. Have you ever wondered this yourself? The convenient answer is “autumn and spring”. The realistic answer due to our current environment is “every day”.

Castor Oil

Oil from the castor bean (Ricinus communis or Palma Christi) has long been used as a health tonic; you may remember having to take a teaspoon of it before school every morning.  Most commonly known as a laxative, did you know that it also has positive effects on the nervous...

Sunshine Health

Summer is the season for fun in the sun!  While we love to play and relax in the summer sunshine it is becoming more and more important to protect ourselves from the potentially harmful rays from the sun. Moderate sun exposure and a gentle tan can actually...