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Dr. Laura’s Top 5 Tips to stay healthy this fall

With the weather and temperature fluctuations this increases the opportunity to get sick or as we say in Chinese medicine, it opens your pores more, What this means is that external invasions (colds and flus) can more easily affect you. BUT you can prepare and strengthen your body, mind, and…

Laura Enfield, ND, LAcNovember 8, 2021

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Probiotics: What they do and who needs them

Probiotics - better than a multivitamin Probiotics are an important supplement to be taking. I think they are so important that I often say they’re even more important than a multivitamin! Why is this, you might ask. Let’s start by seeing what they are and what they do. What are…

Laura Enfield, ND, LAcJuly 14, 2021

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Are you dealing with stress effectively?

Anxiety is rampant, especially in the past year. With the changes in society, your lifestyle, your family and work there are many stress and anxiety triggers. My heart goes out to everyone during these times. Remember this, you are strong and do have choices. Stress and anxiety don’t need to…

Laura Enfield, ND, LAcJuly 12, 2021

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Why your gut health is important

When I was in naturopathic medical school we focused a significant portion of education on gut health and I continue to focus on digestion this day. If you see me as a patient you know that one question I always ask is “how is your digestion?” When your digestion is…

Laura Enfield, ND, LAcJuly 8, 2021

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What can prolozone do for you?!

Is prolozone therapy right for you? The official start summer is just around the corner and that means getting outside, having more fun hiking, biking, playing tennis, or whatever fun thing you like to do. Your fun can be interrupted if you have joint or back pain, chronic muscle tension,…

Laura Enfield, ND, LAcJune 15, 2021

Digestive Health Nutrition Recipes

Life Changing Bread Recipe

Looking for a healthy snack? Look no further! I got this recipe from Lynn Kirkham at her speaking training “Yes, You Can Speak”. I loved the “bread” so much I had to get the recipe. I’ve made this so many times and have shared it with several patients. It's a…

Laura Enfield, ND, LAcMay 11, 2021

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Why are you fatigued? Maybe it’s the adrenals.

Do you need 4 cups of coffee, a chocolate bar, and some sugar to even function? Sounds like you’re fatigued. The key question to ask is why! Fatigue has many causes. In scientific terms, it means there’s low metabolic energy - your body isn’t able to produce enough energy to…

Laura Enfield, ND, LAcApril 5, 2021

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How do you know if your thyroid is affecting your energy?

Are you tired? You’re not alone. It’s a very common health concern these days. Unfortunately, the standard medical care system does not effectively address it. Adrenal and thyroid problems are often overlooked or not diagnosed properly. Did you try any of my adrenal tips for improving your energy? Did they…

Laura Enfield, ND, LAcMarch 25, 2021

Digestive Health Stress

10 reasons you might be constipated

10 reasons you might be constipated Are you having bowel movements on a daily basis? If not, you're constipated. If you do go daily but it's hard to pass or incomplete, then you're also constipated. Eliminating daily is an important process for health. Read on to learn why this is…

Laura Enfield, ND, LAcMarch 22, 2021

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How to boost immunity through healthy detox

Over the past year you have probably figured out the importance of a strong immune system. When your immune system is strong and functioning you are able to better deal with getting sick - typically this means quicker recovery, less severe symptoms. One key component in achieving this involves effectively…

Laura Enfield, ND, LAcMarch 19, 2021

I want to be pain free!