The Ugly Truth of Plastics

The Ugly Truth of Plastics

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND When plastic was first invented in 1907 by Leo Hendrik Baekeland it was celebrated with awards and accolades as an excellent new product that was going to revolutionize the industrial marketplace, and it did. Plastic is now...
Have You Heard of Glyphosates?

Have You Heard of Glyphosates?

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND Glyphosates is one of the world’ most common herbicides.  It is the active ingredient in popular weed-control products  like Roundup, Rodeo and Pondmaster.  It is used in lawns, greenhouses, forest plantings and unfortunately, it is...
Have You Been Overindulging this Summer?

Have You Been Overindulging this Summer?

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND   Many of us have been overindulging this summer with either high sugary foods, carbohydrates or even some wine.   Unfortunately, these unhealthy choices can feed a yeast called Candida that we all have in our digestive tracts. ...
What is better: Weight Loss or Exercise?

What is better: Weight Loss or Exercise?

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND There is no question on our global problem of obesity and with this there is a never-ending number of diets and tips on how to lose weight.  But is this really where our focus needs to be in order to reduce our health risks? According...
Top 5 Self-Care Practices

Top 5 Self-Care Practices

Written by Dr. Sandra Miranda, ND Are you taking some “me-time”? If so, what is your favorite self-care practice?  Most of you may be thinking of a walk in the park, an Epson salt bath, or watching your favorite TV show.  All of those are great choices but there are...
Candida – Yeast Overgrowth

Candida – Yeast Overgrowth

Written by: Dr. Sandra Miranda, BSc, ND Do you “feel sick all over”- yet all your test results come back as normal. You may be suffering from “yeast overgrowth”. Candida albicans is a yeast normally found living harmoniously in everybody’s intestinal tract (and...