Alene Falomo

We all know that exercise is beneficial for health reasons so why aren’t we doing more of it. It is well known that exercise helps to control weight by burning calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories are burned per half hour. Exercise helps to combat heart disease. It helps to increase your…

The stress response is part of the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS). The three phases to the GAS are alarm, resistance, and exhaustion. These phases are controlled and regulated by the adrenal glands. The alarm response is often referred to as the “fight or flight”. This causes the adrenals to secrete adrenalin and other stress related…

It’s a New Year! This is the time we make positive commitments for the upcoming year. ​The following is a list of some lifestyle changes to help you achieve a healthy lifestyle. ​1. Exercise regularly (at least three times a week and preferably once a day). For most people, walking is the simplest and safest…

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also commonly known as the “winter blues”, is a form of depression that comes and goes, in a seasonal pattern. The lack of sunlight in the winter months contributes to symptoms of SAD. Symptoms include fatigue, loss of energy, depression, crying spells, irritability, trouble concentrating, body aches, loss of sex drive,…

Vitamin B12 deficiency is much more common than most health care practitioners and the general public realize. Data from the 3000 people that participated in the [Tufts University Framingham Offspring Study](http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2000/000802.htm) suggest that 40% of individuals between the ages of 26 and 83 have plasma (blood) B12 levels in the low normal range, 9% had…

In practice, I am often asked if I treat pregnant women and if naturopathic care is beneficial in pregnancy. The short answer to the above questions is “yes”. The long answer about how naturopathic medicine can benefit your health during pregnancy follows below. Naturopathic care for women planning pregnancies begins as a part of pre-conception…

Children may regularly experience digestive disturbances including constipation, diarrhea, and stomach aches. These digestive issues may be due to a number of causative factors. Ensuring adequate hydration is key in preventing constipation. Water is an essential component to a child’s overall digestive health. Healthful nutritional choices are also key in maintaining a healthful digestive tract.…

Many people believe that a tan will protect their skin from the harmful rays of the sun when in fact, a tan is a sign of sun damage. UV ray exposure doesn’t just occur from spending time outdoors on a sunny day. When you are walking to your car, driving to work, or sitting near…

Here are a few ideas for helping your child transition to a healthier diet:Involve your child. Children of all ages can help with menu planning and meal preparation. Children who feel they have had a part preparing the meal will be more likely to eat it. In fact, that is how my daughter started eating…

Hormonal fluctuations and imbalances can cause us to feel unwell. The 2 key female hormones are estrogen and progesterone. Health conditions associated with estrogen imbalance include fibrocystic breasts, PMS, breast cancer, uterine cancer, endometriosis, fibroids and infertility. Estrogen production occurs in various areas of our body. The primary source of estrogen formation is the ovaries.…