Anita M. Larrow, ND

Here is something to consider when you are buying meat. This video put together by Grace and Free Range Studios, opens your eyes to the importance of knowing where your food comes from.

Anita M. Larrow, ND

Flipping through the August issue of Good Housekeeping, I saw this wonderful twist on a favorite food of mine - Pizza. Click here to visit this recipe online.

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/grilled-veggie-pizza-recipe...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has done studies indicating that indoor air pollution is more of an issue than many of us think. We all know and understand that there are pollutants outside, but we often forget about all the indoor pollutants. The indoor pollution comes primarily from volatile organic chemicals (VOC) like formaldehyde that are present in building materials such as carpeting, paneling, cabinets, fabrics, etc.

Here is an eye opening video about The Story of Cosmetics, by The Story of Stuff Project. It is a great reminder for us to look at and understand the ingredients used in the products we use daily.

Looking for a refreshing and light summer time salad? Here is a great recipe to try this summer.

Ingredients:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 6 cups thinly sliced cabbage
- 6 green onions, very thinly sliced
- 6 ounces snow peas, stringed, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ cup roasted peanuts

Nutrition is a foundation of naturopathic medicine. The food we put into our bodies either supports or hinders life processes. The more processed, refined and chemical filled the food the more damage it does to the body. Whole foods contain a beautiful balance of macronutrients and micronutrients, which help to fuel the body and support healthy functions.

The importance of Organic Food and the small farms. Summer is a great time to check out the local farmer's markets or to grow your own food.  

This weekend we celebrate our fathers, without them we would not be here. They have taught us life lessons from the day we entered the world. I know relationships with our fathers might not have been the best every day, but I would like to honor the father's in all of our lives, biological or not. I have put together the top 6 power foods to maintain health for all the fathers. I have also included a recipe for Salmon Tacos that you can make for your father on Sunday.

Puberty is a series of biological and physical transformations that normally occur between the ages of 10-14 for females and 12-16 for males. The important thing to remember is a child will go through puberty when their body is ready, you cannot compare a child of the same age to another. There are some things that will affect the timing of puberty which include obesity, poor diet, amount of exercise and genetics. Kids that tend to be heavier go through puberty earlier than skinny kids. This happens because the hormone Leptin is released from adipose tissues.