Though buying organic fruits and vegetables is always important for better health and sustaining the environment, it is not always practical due to access or cost. The good news is that not all fruits and vegetables have the same toxin load of pesticides and herbicides when grown conventionally. When buying organic is not an option, …
Oil pulling is an ancient Indian folk remedy first mentioned in the early Ayurvedic text, the Charaka Samhita, which was believed to have been written approximately 1500 years ago. A person “oil pulls” by simply swishing a tablespoon of oil (sesame, coconut and sunflower are commonly recommended) in one’s mouth for approximately 15-20 minutes on an empty …
A few months ago, my wife, Diane, and I took an unforgettable trip to the Grand Canyon. A six-day journey by boat from Lee’s Ferry down the winding Colorado River, through rapids in not-so-warm water, on sandy riverbanks to camp, and up a steep, narrow canyon trail on a six-hour hike to the South Rim. …
Listen to WFP HealthTalk Radio podcast with guest Kristy Watson of Uptown Dance Studio as we discuss the amazing health benefits of dance, including its benefits for brain health, mobility, weight loss, mood, high blood pressure, joint health, muscle health, and more….. Kristy Watson is well known for her contribution and years of experience in …
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The WFP team had a great time participating in the 2013 Healthy Living Celebration on Saturday, October 19 at Westwood High School. This wonderful event promoted healthy food, water, and physical activity. Wiseman Family Practice and Rock Barn Ranch participated by teaching kids about sustainable farming, with activities like planting oregano seeds and petting free-range chicks. …
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We hope everybody had a fun and safe Halloween. Enjoy our office Halloween photos!
Listen to WFP HealthTalk Radio podcast with WFP’s Sellma Vllasi, FNP as she interviews Dr. Kendal Stewart, MD on root causes and more natural treatments for ADD. They discuss methylation deficiencies and inflammation due to viral infections, stress, poor diet, etc… Dr. Kendal Stewart has spent years making his previous surgical expertise less of a necessity for …
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Wiseman Family Practice was proud to be the presenting sponsor for the Urban Roots Seed to Harvest Event and the Urban Roots Open House for 2013. See photos of the youth interns, the farm, and all who joined the open house Wednesday Oct 23, 2013. The tour of the farm showed everyone how important sustainable …
Wiseman Family Practice is proud to be the presenting sponsor for Urban Root’s Open House, celebrating World Food Day this Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00 to 7:30pm. This is a great way to learn a little more about Urban Roots mission and their important work in the community. There is no better way to understand Urban …