http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com daily 1 2010-05-08T23:49:00Z http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/garden As we look forward to Spring, a healthy and wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors and to get a little dirt under the fingernails is to start a garden. Here's some encouragement and some helpful hints for new or experienced gardeners. No publisher kristina Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living 2013-03-26T20:40:39Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/the-naturopathic-way-the-underlying-causes-of-disease This article is designed to map out the basic principles of what we feel are the most common underlying causes of chronic illness. These principles are an amalgam of our combined schooling, training, research, study, and years of working with patients. No publisher eric Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living Naturopathic Medicine 2012-03-06T01:47:13Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/about-probiotics Probiotic supplements promote proper digestion and are vital to supporting the body’s immune system; after all, the digestive system is where our body rids itself of toxins and pathogenic microbes. 70% of our immune cells live here! No publisher eric Supplements and Vitamins Allergies Diet and Nutrition 2012-02-18T18:51:10Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/naturopathic-myth-busters-is-milk-healthy This food is a polarizing topic and many people have strong opinions for or against it. Here's our take on this popular food. No publisher eric Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living 2012-02-18T18:51:46Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/asheville-area-health-experts-offer-tips-on-dietary-cleanses WNC health experts offer advice on dietary cleanup No publisher kristina Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living Environmental Safety and Detoxification 2011-04-06T13:44:55Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/confused-about-cooking-oils-part-1 "What type of oil should I use?" is a question we've been hearing a lot lately. There are so many different types of oil to choose from, and rumors and opinions abound about which oil is best, which is toxic, or which is most nutritious. Then there's the question of saturated fats vs. trans fats vs. polyunsaturated fats vs. essential omega fats, that unless you majored in biochemistry in college it's easy to get confused! No publisher kristina Diet and Nutrition 2012-03-02T21:17:40Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/confused-about-cooking-oils-part-2 What makes that $4.00 economy-sized bottle of oil from the warehouse club different from the $23.00 boutique bottle at the health food store? No publisher kristina Diet and Nutrition 2012-03-02T21:18:10Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/preventing-diabetes-from-an-early-age Dr. Kristina Lewis wrote this article as a guest columnist to the Asheville Citizen-Times. It discusses that one of the best ways to prevent type 2 diabetes in children is to prevent childhood obesity, and recently published research suggests breast-feeding infants could help reduce the risks of both. No publisher kristina Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living Children's Health 2010-05-14T09:13:35Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/more-good-news-for-chocolate-lovers Getting your CRP levels down is one of the best things you can do for your heart health. This study showed people eating one serving of dark chocolate a few times a week had significantly lower CRP levels than those who didn’t. The drop in CRP was enough to decrease the risk of heart disease by one-fourth in men, and one-third in women. No publisher kristina Heart Health Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living 2010-04-29T20:30:13Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/healthy-eating-during-the-holidays Even the healthiest fitness instructor or naturopathic doctor is tempted by sweets and junk food during the holidays. Here are some tips for enjoying holiday goodies while keeping holistic health care in mind. No publisher kristina Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living 2010-04-29T20:30:41Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/sunlight-friend-or-foe-the-vitamin-d-and-sunscreen Vitamin D is getting a lot of attention from the media lately, and is the new "hot" topic in medical circles. Many people are having their vitamin D levels tested and finding out they are low in this essential nutrient. But what exactly is Vitamin D and why should you care about your Vitamin D levels? How does sunscreen use contribute to being low in this important vitamin, and what can we do about it? No publisher kristina Supplements and Vitamins Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living Environmental Safety and Detoxification 2013-03-26T18:22:26Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/vital-choice No publisher kristina Heart Health Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living Environmental Safety and Detoxification 2013-02-14T00:46:42Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/springtime-planting-tips-for-your-organic-vegetable-garden Planting season is finally here! The time of year to get out in nature, get our hands in the soil and be part of the wonder of growing. Growing your own Organic Vegetables and Herbs has become more popular as we become more aware of the dangers in pesticide and chemical use. Learn more about some tried and true organic and natural ways to fight weeds and garden pests. No publisher kristina Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living 2013-05-07T00:47:49Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/naturopathic-mythbusters-fiber Fiber: A Bran New Study has Back-end Results that are Hard to Digest. A new study from UNC Medical School questions long-standing beliefs about fiber in our diets. No publisher eric Heart Health Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living 2012-03-06T17:30:11Z Page http://www.lewisnaturalhealth.com/articles/general-articles/gluten The inability to digest gluten causes inflammation and damage to the mucosal linings of the intestines and other mucous membranes in the body. This is the starting point of problems for an individual with an adverse reaction to gluten. No publisher eric Allergies Diet and Nutrition Healthy Living 2012-02-18T19:03:06Z Page