As a Naturopathic Physician I am not about encouraging patients to drink, but I do recognize that alcohol is part of enjoyment and celebration. Certainly, there are health conditions that dictate caution when consuming alcohol and from the multitude of research (yeah, there’s a lot out there), we know that binge drinking results in many health consequences. All that said, …
7 Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
When the holidays have arrive many of my patients begin asking for ways to avoid holiday weight gain. For many of us the holidays mean being surrounded by family, friends and extra calories. This is also the time of year when Americans tend to gain the most weight. What’s the problem with adding just a few extra pounds over the …