Blog | Rachel Winstedt ND

Fall into Detox!

Happy Fall to All! In honor of fall and all the Halloween candy I see on display everywhere I thought a fall detox blog would be helpful...

No More School Colds Please!

Last year was the first year that my 2 kids were in daycare and preschool and we got ALL the colds. Prior to this our kids had a family...

The Case of the “Normal” Thyroid Level and the 40 lbs Weight Gain

I wanted to take a minute and tell you about a patient I just saw. We’ll call her Maggie (not her real name for HIPAA reasons). Maggie, a...

What Supplements Do I Need?

Chances are you have wondered about this question…Perhaps even asked Google about it. I hope that you have asked me about it too if you...

Five Delicious Dinner Ideas for Busy People

Dinner time is a special kind of chaos. Trying to get a nutritious, whole foods meal on the tablet that all the picky eaters like before...

Purge Your Plastics & Detox Your Home

Is your home making you sick? We all want to protect our families and keep them safe, but did you know that the products you use in your...

Beyond the Scale… Why I don’t Diet.

Truly, I have been overweight all my life. I tell people that I was born with these thighs, and I will probably never be able to...

Three Breakfast Recipes for Busy Mornings!

When it comes to the health and wellbeing of busy people, one of the most important things to take into consideration is the importance...

My Journey to Becoming a Naturopathic Doctor

Some of us know what we are meant to be before we have the words to describe it. I can hardly remember a time in my life where I didn’t...

5 Ingredients that Fight Sleeplessness and Don’t Leave You Groggy

Life is never stressless. In fact some stress is good! Stress can boost immune function, sharpen clarity and lend strength in...

The Naturopathic Approach to Health...No Duct Tape Needed.

If the “Service Engine”warning light starts flashing on your car you have 3 options: Ignore it and hope it corrects itself--but that...