FAQ – What is an NMD?

NMD stands for Naturopathic Medical Doctor. I hold an undergraduate pre-medical degree from the University of Kansas – Rock Chalk! I then went on to a four year naturopathic medical school, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Tempe, AZ, followed by a...

Chocolate MAINTAIN has arrived!

MAINTAIN Chocolate has arrived! Alvea Spa now has Vanilla and Chocolate options for our general protein powder, called MAINTAIN. It offers 15 grams of quality protein, plus fiber and essential vitamins and minerals. MAINTAIN is a rice-based protein for...

6 Weeks to Healthier Living in January!

Vistancia – 6 weeks to Healthier Living will be back in January! Join us January 2nd at 11am, or January 7th at 9am, both in the Center for Higher Learning, to learn how to make 2014 the year of improved health!

Another Reason to Cut Back on Sugars

Below is a excerpt from a recent Elle Magazine article, highlighting the aging effects of sugar. We have understood for while the implications of “glycation” which is the process of sugar attaching to our collagen (and other cells) leading to their...

Join me at Potter’s House Apothecary!

As the decades go by, the energy that we naturally burn decreases and our metabolism becomes more susceptible to errors. Join me this coming Thursday, the 24th, at 7-8:30p.m at Potter’s House Apothecary for a seminar on improving your metabolism at any age. Contact me...

Stress leads to Comfort Eating – confirmed

Last month, researchers found that rats exposed to heightened levels of stress during their first few days of life are more likely to be prone to anxiety and stress in later life, and prefer to consume sugary and high-fat foods. The study was presented at the Annual...