Posts by Dr. Samantha
New FDA Gluten-free Labeling Regulations announced Today.
For 6 years the FDA has been weighing if and how to regulate gluten-free labeling for packaging. One of the main questions was how much trace gluten to allow in products called “gluten-free.” Typically the medical establishment calls it at 20 PPM (parts per million) but many celiacs and people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity…
Read MoreCook This: Gluten-free Garlic Cauliflower Mash
As a rule I’m more of a protein and veggies girl rather than a protein and starch girl. And that said, I do really enjoy the occasional potato dish. Home fries are probably my favorite, then truffled french fries, and I can also dive head first into homemade potato skins with broccoli and turkey bacon,…
Read MoreDown with Vegetables! Vegetarian, vegan, or omnivore? Choosing Health.
About 6 months ago I was perusing my online reviews, because you should do that every once in a while, and I came across a review that skewed my stats with a 1 star out of 5. This happens. You can’t be right for everyone, and given my blunt nature, I’m bound to disappoint here…
Read MoreDr. Samantha at New Seasons Market 5/22/13
Please join me on Wed May 22nd Wed, May 22, 7:00pm – 8:30pm “Stress and Your Body: Its Impact, Your Solutions” New Seasons Market, Mountain Park, 3 SW Monroe Parkway, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 Join me to explore the effects of stress on your body, mind, health and life. In this class you’ll learn how…
Read MoreChinese Medicine and Winter
At the heart of Chinese Medicine is the idea that to stay healthy we should also be in harmony with nature and the natural cycles of the environment. Winter is all about storage, rest and restoration. Ever wonder why you feel more tired in the winter? According the the Chinese it’s because you’re supposed to…
Read MoreDoes Acupuncture Hurt?
It may seem hard to believe that being on a table with needles in you is comfortable and relaxing. But the fact is that most of the time acupuncture is just that. Can it hurt? Sure but it really shouldn’t. First, you need to know that acupuncture needles are very different from medical needles used…
Read MoreOn Breakfast
Some people say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There are studies that show metabolism is affected by when we eat as well as what we eat. If we skip breakfast it can make us more likely to have issues with insulin resistance and higher blood sugar which, over time, if…
Read MoreHealthy Glow from the Inside Out
Your skin is your biggest detoxification organ. If your body isn’t healthy it can literally show on your face, or anywhere on your body for that matter. In naturopathic care, we focus on getting your body to feel healthy and in return you will look healthy too. The fundamentals of healthy living for your body…
Read MoreChinese Medicine and Fall, the Season
By Sarah May In the fall when the weather starts to get cooler, I notice that I am suddenly drawn back into my kitchen again. Roasting squash, simmering soups, and baking fruit pies is nourishing to both body and soul….. It turns out this is not a coincidence, and fits into the teachings and energetics…
Read MoreWhat’s on Your Breakfast Plate?
Last night I went to dinner with a naturopathic physician (ND) friend visiting from SF and two other NDs. We got on the subject of breakfast and one woman admitted that she pretty much has to force herself to eat breakfast. Then one particular comment she made struck me. “If I have to make myself eat anyway I might as well eat something really healthy.” Turns out she chucks down two giant sardines every morning. For real. She just leans over the sink and eats them because she doesn’t want her plates to smell like fish.
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