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Water, Water Everywhere...but what type should I drink?


We all know drinking water is not only good for us, but necessary for our health. But what TYPE of water should we be drinking? Is tap water safe? What about bottled water? Should you use a filter and if so, which kind?



Naturopathic Remedies: Strategies for Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season

How can you protect yourself from catching colds and flus and stay healthy during the winter months? Learn ways to minimize exposure, strengthen your immune system, and what to do if you get sick.

Herbs and Supplements

For consumers who choose to explore supplements, it is critical that they know the credentials of those who advise them. The supplement industry is “very large and very lucrative,” Lewis said, but it is not regulated by the FDA, and there is ample room for misguidance.

What can patients expect?

Article in the Journal of Family Practice (December 2005) about what patients can expect from a naturopathic approach to their healthcare.

When Trust in Doctors Erode, Other Treatments Fill the Void

Article in the New York Times about Naturopathic Medicine. "But I also believe there are simply a lot of unknowns when it comes to staying healthy, and if there's a possibility something will help I'm willing to try it."

Homeopathy: The Controversial Cure

This individualized approach is drawing a growing number of people fed up with an expensive, impersonal health-care system that relies on chemical drugs which sometimes end up doing more harm than good. While conventional medicine clearly saves countless lives, particularly in acute illness and emergencies, homeopathy is increasingly a choice among people with chronic health problems, the second most common reason for trips to the doctor’s office in the U.S.

Detoxify: Spring is a good time to cleanse the body, too

Asheville Citizen-Times article discussing various ways to detoxify the body. Dr. Eric Lewis from Lewis Family Natural Health was interviewed for this article.

The Dangers of Plastic Bottles: A Naturopathic Doctor’s Expert Opinion

In recent months the safety of plastic bottles has been seriously called into question, mainly due to the presence of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in plastics. Despite manufacture claims that BPA is harmless, studies indicate it might not be as safe as once thought.

Breast-feeding may help protect children from developing type 2 diabetes

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.

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.

10 Naturopathic Tips for 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.

Holistic Health Care News: The Importance of Healthy Sunscreen

Did you know that a recent consumer safety study showed that 4 out of 5 sunscreens on the market contains harmful chemicals? And that up to 70% of sunscreens contained questionable or misleading claims on the bottle? What if the very sunscreen you are putting on your body to protect yourself from cancer contains carcinogenic compounds?

Sunlight: Friend or Foe? The Vitamin D and Sunscreen Debate

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?

Results-Oriented Exercise: A Key Component of Holistic Medicine and a Healthy Lifestyle

There are many experts out there with opinions and strategies to help people reach their exercise goals. But what if the scientists at NASA could shed some light on ways to put together an exercise plan to reach your goals?

Naturopathic Swine Flu Prevention Strategies

No one quite knows what to expect with Swine Flu this winter. The best way to stay healthy is to prevent getting sick in the first place. Here are the strategies we suggest that you and your friends and family can employ to make your immune system as strong as possible to fight off the flu.

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Is Your Bucket Overflowing?

As naturopathic doctors, we spend a lot of time thinking about our patient's "buckets" in helping to restore health to the body. Our patients have told us they love our "Bucket Analogy" as a great way to explain an important concept in naturopathic medicine: why such seemingly small substances may make a big impact on your overall health.

Asheville-area health experts offer tips on dietary cleanses

WNC health experts offer advice on dietary cleanup

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.

The Naturopathic Way: Cause and Effect

The first in our series on the Naturopathic Way, A Holistic and Natural Perspective for Your Health.

Naturopathic Myth Busters: Fiber

Fiber: A Bran New Study has Back-end Results that are Hard to Digest

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The Naturopathic Way: The Underlying Causes of Disease

While we are not at all claiming to know the secret information, 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.

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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!

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