Dr. Larrow's blog
Toxic chemicals enter womb
Sat, 06/05/2010 - 08:10 — Dr. Larrow
This video talks about the toxic chemcials that are being found inside the womb.
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Greek Lettuce Wraps
Thu, 06/03/2010 - 17:18 — Dr. Larrow
Ingredients
- Organic Tomatoes
- Organic Cucumbers
- Organic Onion
- Marinated olives
- Garlic
- Organic extra virgin Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Fresh organic basil or any herb that you enjoy
- Organic Chickpeas
- Organic romaine lettuce leaves
- Goat cheese
Fun in the Sun
Thu, 05/27/2010 - 21:54 — Dr. Larrow
Summer, I hope, is right around the corner which means we
will be spending more time outside and in the sun. When it comes to the sun we need to respect it because it can be both beneficial and harmful. I want to give you a few helpful tips that you can use to protect yourself and your family as you increase your time outside.
Tracking your Menstrual Cycles
Fri, 05/14/2010 - 16:15 — Dr. Larrow
Since I enjoying working with women, I get to spend time talking with them about their periods. There are countless times when I ask them when their last period was and they do not know, because they don't keep track of it. You HAVE to keep track of your periods, ladies. Our monthly cycle can vary in so many ways from month to month that it is important to track what is happening with you. I recommend that you not only mark the starting date of your period, but also the ending date.
Mango Salsa
Thu, 05/06/2010 - 19:28 — Dr. Larrow
Ingredients
- 3 large fresh mangos, peeled
- 1 tablespoon crushed jalapeño pepper
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoon cilantro leaf
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Pinch of finely chopped red chili peppers
Instructions
Remove fleshy part from mango seed. Discard seed chop the mango flesh. Combine mango with remaining ingredients in medium sized bowl and stir to combine.
Wrap tightly and refrigerate one day before serving or leave covered for 2 hours at room temperature to allow flavors to blend.
Neti Pot
Thu, 04/29/2010 - 21:48 — Dr. Larrow
It is allergy season again for many people and I have moved my
Neti pot back into the shower, so it can be a part of my husband's daily routine. Neti pots come in all different shapes, sizes and different delivery methods. For me my favorite Neti pot is a ceramic one that uses gravity to clean out the sinuses. For me the Neti bulbs, which use pressure, are a bit to forceful for my comfort, but both types do achieve the same results.
Insurance coverage...
Thu, 04/22/2010 - 10:39 — Dr. Larrow
Naturopathic Medicine has only recently earned distinction within California legislation. The term "Naturopath" could be used by many alternative health care practitioners that have varying levels of training and are not doctors. With the passing of SB907 in January 2005 only Doctors who have graduated from accredited four year Naturopathic medical schools can use the name "Naturopathic Doctor". Naturopathic doctors are now primary care providers in the state of California.
The Good, The Sweet and The Ugly
Thu, 04/15/2010 - 19:46 — Dr. Larrow
Darya Pino, a health blogger, posted on The Huffington Post on April 8th, 2010 talking about the amount of sugar in common food products. Sugar comes in many different shapes; sugar cane, high fructose sugar, white sugar, artificial sweeteners, honey, fruits and so on. We as American tend to want our foods sweeter and sweeter.
90 Percent of Parents Want to Know More About Alternative Medicine, Survey Reveals
Fri, 04/02/2010 - 13:15 — Dr. Larrow
I wanted to share this article with everyone to remind you the importance that Naturopathic Medicine can play not only in your child's life but also in your own. I found it on NaturalNews.com.
(NaturalNews) Ninety percent of parents would like to know more about alternative medical approaches for their children, according to a survey conducted by Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota (Children's), a nationwide leader in integrative medical approaches.
Alternating Sitz Bath
Thu, 03/25/2010 - 16:04 — Dr. Larrow
The sitz bath is an immersion bath with the person seated in a tub with water covering the hips, buttocks, and lower abdomen. It is used to decrease congestion and increase circulation to the pelvis and lower abdominal organs.
Indications: Sitz baths are used to treat vaginal infections, chronic urinary tract infections, pelvic congestion, hemorrhoids, fissures, prostatitis, constipation, and to improve insomnia and reduce the pain of neuralgia.
