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When we talk about skin cancer people, often like to scold the sun as the nasty culprit hurting our skin. But as we’ve been discussing here lately, while too much sun can be harmful for our skin, our bodies crave nutrients that can only be received through sunlight. So where is all this radiation coming from?
The news seems to be full of new cancer research that continuously warns us of the risks of sun exposure without the proper dousing of sunscreen. There's more to sun exposure than just slathering on the sunblock! With a few wise and informed choices, you might just be the best defense against skin cancer your body will ever need!
Ever wondered what to feed baby when it can’t be mama’s milk? Why…Dr. Brad’s handy-dandy recipe for homemade baby formula, of course! Learn how to make it here.
Nausea and low-energy during pregnancy, however “common”, do not have to be accepted as “normal”. As common as women think these symptoms are, they are actually signals your body doesn’t have enough of what it needs to keep you and your baby healthy.
What are the best ways to care for yourself and your baby while you’re pregnant? Hope Clinic practitioners have some great ideas for before, during, and after a pregnancy. Whether this is your first baby, second, or fourth—it’s never too late to find out how natural care can positively effect the health of your growing family.
How do you know if you or your child has a concussion? Here are symptoms you should watch for. If you or someone you love has suffered from a concussion in the past, be sure to let Dr. Brad know on your next visit to the clinic.
When was the last time you tried a new sport, ate at a new restaurant, discussed politics with your in-laws? It’s been quite some time, you say? Activities like these might just be one of the healthiest ways you can care for that really important organ, your brain.
Did you know that on a daily basis we encounter hundreds of viruses and thousands of bacteria? This means we don’t suddenly get the bug, instead the bug was always there inside us.
When we are healthy, our body has successfully fought off these viruses and bacteria everyday. But when we become weak enough or cold enough, our immune system begins to break down. That's when we get “the common cold”. So how can we stay healthy? Excellent question.
We all know we shouldn’t, yet still we like it and even crave it every once in awhile: that little sweet treat. But the honest truth about sugar is that just the smallest amount of it, even a few tablespoons, can overwhelm and deplete our systems. The bummer about sugar is, it’s just really hard on our bodies.
But let’s be realistic for just one moment though, the sugar will still call our names from the pantry! So when it does, here are some Dr. Brad tips to help you out.
