Holistic Health Blog
Vegetarian vs Meat-Eating Diets
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 28, 2019
First off, just by looking at a person’s face we can usually tell if they’re a vegetarian. This is due to the nutritional deficiencies that occur when you consume a vegetarian diet. Not a healthy look! Many vegetarians turn to supplements to compensate for the nutrients lacking in their diet. Supplementation is not the best […]
Read MoreStarve a Cold, Feed a Fever — the Truth Behind the Myth
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 26, 2019
What do you feed, and what do you starve? You’ve probably heard the old saying “starve a cold, feed a fever.” Or is it “starve a fever, feed a cold”? If you can’t remember which way the saying goes, don’t worry. The truth is both are wrong. The feed/starve advice is a myth. There is […]
Read MoreMeet Integrative Nutritionist, Amy Hardesty
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 22, 2019
Stellar Health and Wellness is happy to introduce Integrative Nutritionist, Amy Hardesty. Amy is an amazing nutritionist, wife, and mother. She was born and raised in Troutdale, Oregon until the age of 14, when she moved to Sandy, Oregon with her family. After high school, Amy moved to North Carolina to help care for her […]
Read MoreCare for Nausea and Vomiting
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 19, 2019
Feeling sick to your stomach is never pleasant, but there are several ways to relieve nausea while at home. Whether you’re feeling a little green around the gills or you have a little one with tummy aches, try the following to soothe a nauseous stomach: To Control Nausea If you haven’t gotten sick yet, try […]
Read More5 Illnesses That Are Easily Spread In Fall And Winter
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 12, 2019
The winter months aren’t over yet, and there are still plenty of illnesses going around this time of year. It is important to be aware of what sicknesses you need to protect yourself against through the end of winter and into the early spring months. Seasonal Flu The flu is a respiratory illness that effects […]
Read MoreStellar Mommies Talk Diet Fads!
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 7, 2019
Each one of us at Stellar Health and Wellness understand that most people would love to look better or feel better. It would be amazing to simply take a ‘magic pill’ that can melt the excess fat from our bodies in a short amount of time without exercising or changing our diet. Realistically, these ‘magic […]
Read MoreStellar Mommies Talk Fad Diets!
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 7, 2019
Each one of us at Stellar Health and Wellness understand that most people would love to look better or feel better. It would be amazing to simply take a ‘magic pill’ that can melt the excess fat off our bodies in a short amount of time without exercising or changing your diet. Realistically, these ‘magic […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Handwashing
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on February 5, 2019
Why is it important to wash your hands? Handwashing is by far the best way to prevent kids and adults from getting sick and spreading germs. Germs on your hands have many opportunities to spread and make yourself and others sick. For example, people frequently touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without even realizing it. […]
Read MoreSick? 7 Naturopathic Ways to Help Fight Off Your Cold
Posted by Dr. Della Parker on January 31, 2019
Does it seem like everyone around you is sick, just getting over being sick, or sadly just starting to become sick? Naturopath and Stellar Mommy, Dr. Della, provides tools to avoid getting sick or decrease the duration of your illness this cold season. We hope you feel better soon! No Sugar. Sugar slows down the […]
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