Our Blogs
We have two blogs, one discussing General Health and Nutrition & the other discussing Mental Health and Nutrition
General Health matters are discussed in our BodyMindLink blog series.
The BodyMindLink series by Dr Ray Pataracchia ND provides insight on Nutritional and Naturopathic approaches that matter most and have the potential to benefit both your physical and mental health. In this series we look at the treatment approaches and body-mind-links of aging, tiredness, mental performance, work performance, digestive problems, food intolerances, stress, cardiovascular health, insomnia, weight problems, and chronic disease.
Winter 2014-2015 blog themes rotated between the topics of longevity, immunity, and weight problems. Spring 2015 blog themes rotate between the topics of Detoxification, Cholesterol Imbalance, and General Physical Health Syndromes.
Optimal Mental Health matters are discussed in our MindCheck blog series.
MindCheck provides in-depth information on Orthomolecular and Naturopathic approaches to achieving mental health. This series by Dr. Ray Pataracchia ND is endorsed by the Mindful Network – A Better Future for Children’s Mental Health. Here we explore Naturopathic and Orthomolecular nutrient and lifestyle perspectives on mental health syndromes. In this series we look at the treatment approaches and nutritional links associated with mood, depression, anxiety, bipolar, behavior, ADD/ADHD, OCD, ODD, PTSD, schizophrenia, insomnia, stress intolerance, mental health lifestyle, burnout, mental health fatigue, coping, first-episode psychosis, holiday stress, mental health thyroid syndromes, pyroluria, histamine, open-dialogue therapy, right brain dominance, introspection, and mental health protein deficiency syndromes.
Why am I so Tired? (Part 1): Energy Nutrient Deficiencies & Food Intolerances
Do you have enough energy to get you through the day? … If not, the cause may be a nutrient deficiency, food intolerance, or another factor not considered. In todays’ fast paced society it is not uncommon to see people that are exhausted. This affects both...
Why Am I So Tired? (Part 2): Low Thyroid & Heavy Metals
Do you feel sluggish? … The cause may be low thyroid metabolism, heavy metals or some health factor not considered. The Fatigue Series Fatigue strikes a good portion of society. We have divided ‘Why am I so Tired?’ blogs into three subtopics: i) energy nutrients and...
Why Am I So Tired? (Part 3): Adrenal Exhaustion & Protein Breakdown
Do you feel sluggish all the time? … The cause may be adrenal exhaustion, protein breakdown, or some health factor not considered. The Fatigue Series We divided ‘Why am I so Tired?’ blogs into three subtopics: i) energy nutrients and food intolerances, ii) sluggish...
Healthy Weight (Part 1): Weight Loss Nutrition & Naturopathic Considerations
Does this look familiar? … If so it might be good to consider naturopathic and nutritional approaches that help you maintain healthy weight. Overweight Considerations Good nutrition can help prevent and reduce body weight and other problems caused by being...
Healthy Weight (Part 2): Underweight Health – A Nutrient & Naturopathic Perspective
Are you too thin or underweight? … If so it might be good to consider a Naturopathic or Nutritional approach that helps you maintain healthy weight. Underweight Considerations... Good nutrition can help in cases with low body weight. Underweight issues affect kids...
Healthy Weight (Part 3): A Naturopathic Lifestyle Perspective
Are you under- or over- weight? … If so here are some Naturopathic and nutritional lifestyle changes that could help you maintain healthy weight. General Lifestyle Considerations for those with Unhealthy Weight You will have a better chance of maintaining...
Longevity (Part 1): Combating Aging Early with Longevity Nutrients
Do you want to retain your youth? … If so, it might be good to consider nutrients and foods associated with longevity. Combating Aging Early All systems must be efficient for us to function efficiently now and as we age. The human body has about 15 metabolic...
Naturopathic Detoxification (Part 1): Liver Detox
Are you feeling toxic after the long winter? … If so here are some insights on cleaning up the mess. Naturopathic Detoxification (Part 1): Liver Detox Detox – A Three-Part Blog Series We divided ‘Detoxification’ into three areas: i) Liver Detox...
Longevity (Part 2): Combat Aging by Optimizing Vascular Health
‘You're only as old as your arteries’ … If you want to improve overall health and longevity you should consider nutritional and naturopathic approaches that optimize vascular health. All Systems Go All systems must be efficient for us to function efficiently now and...
Longevity (Part 3): The Ideal Longevity Lifestyle – A Naturopathic Perspective
What longevity lifestyle will you choose to improve your health now and during your golden years? … Here we glimpse a look at lifestyle changes endorsed by Naturopathic and Orthomolecular Professionals. Longevity - A Naturopathic & Orthomolecular Balancing Act As...
Naturopathic Detoxification (Part 1): Liver Detox
Are you feeling toxic after the long winter? … If so here are some insights on cleaning up the mess. Why Detox? Toxins come from various sources. Toxic build up is a passive process that affects us all. To maintain optimal health we therefore need to be...
Longevity (Part 3): The Ideal Longevity Lifestyle – A Naturopathic Perspective
What longevity lifestyle will you choose to improve your health now and during your golden years? … Here we glimpse a look at lifestyle changes endorsed by Naturopathic and Orthomolecular Professionals. The BodyMindLink series by Dr Ray Pataracchia ND provides insight...
Longevity (Part 2): Combat Aging by Optimizing Vascular Health
‘You're only as old as your arteries’ … If you want to improve overall health and longevity you should consider nutritional and naturopathic approaches that optimize vascular health. The BodyMindLink series by Dr Ray Pataracchia ND provides insight on Nutritional...
Longevity (Part 1): Combating Aging Early with Longevity Nutrients
Do you want to retain your youth? … If so, it might be good to consider nutrients and foods associated with longevity. The BodyMindLink series by Dr Ray Pataracchia ND provides insight on Nutritional and Naturopathic approaches that matter most and have...
MindCheck Weekly- Burnout: A Nutritient & Lifestyle Perspective
Are you burned out? … Here we discuss nutrient, thyroid, and adrenal burnout and how to address burnout with targeted orthomolecular nutrition, adrenal/thyroid therapy, and lifestyle approaches. MindCheck provides weekly in-depth information on the orthomolecular...
MindCheck Weekly – Pyroluria
MindCheck is the Weekly Wednesday Kids Mental Health series with Dr. Ray Pataracchia N.D. MindCheck provides in depth information on the orthomolecular approach to coping with mood, behavior and psychotic disorders. The MindCheck Health Series is endorsed by...