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Decoding Deodorant
I recently had someone ask me about natural deodorants and I realized this is something that everyone can benefit from knowing. You may have heard rumblings about your deodorant not being good for you but may not know why. The problem is mainly anti-perspirant. It contains aluminum, which has been shown to be higher in people with Alzheimer's Disease. It also blocks the body's ability to sweat and release toxins. Nobody want's a toxic backlog near their vital organs or b

Dr Sparks ND
Mar 22, 20202 min read


Castor Oil Packs for Health
If you're looking for a a great way to end your day that also adds health then look no further. Castor oil is from the castor bean on the castor tree. The leaves are such that it looks like a hand. People call it the Palma Christi or hand of Christ, as it is believed that he used this amazing oil to help heal the sick. It is a great oil that actually goes through the dermis, bottom layer of the skin. It helps the skin feel soft, thins lymph, decreases inflammation and ca

Dr Sparks ND
Mar 18, 20202 min read


Mom's Turkey Soup
This is the soup my mom made every year after Christmas dinner. I have not perfected it but I love making it. You can add any seasonings you like. My mom would also add minute rice to each bowl so it wouldn't get soggy. We put the soup in ball jars for easy lunch prep. Make the Broth Turkey bones, with meat 1 tbls white vinegar 1 onion chopped 3 celery stalks chopped 4 cloves of garlic large stock pot with water to fill past bones Ingredients for soup 3 carrots chopped 1

Dr Sparks ND
Mar 10, 20202 min read


Immunity Mushroom Soup Recipe
This is a great recipe that was originally a Hungarian Mushroom Soup. I have added additional antiviral mushrooms and taken out the dairy and gluten to make it a healthier version for those seeking to boost their immunity during cold/flu and coronavirus season. Dairy can be phlegm forming so it is better to stay away from that during this season and allergy season. Gluten has been shown to increase inflammation and is correlated in autoimmune diseases like Hashimoto's Thyro

Dr Sparks ND
Mar 1, 20202 min read


Magic Socks for Acute Illness!
This is a great therapy you can do in the comfort of your own home to help with cold/flu. It can even help colicky kids sleep better. I...

Dr Sparks ND
Feb 26, 20203 min read


Vitamin C for Cold & Flu
This wonderful vitamin is great for boosting the immune system to help prevent cold and flu. It's an antioxidant and it can even lower histamine in the body to help reduce allergic responses and lower the risk of chronic illness later in life. Buffered Vitamin C 1000mg/1g Preventative Dosing: 1 gram per day Acute Illness dosing: to bowel tolerance Take 1 gram every 30 minutes until you have a loose bowel movement (BM). This is typically around 6-9 grams when you are sick. Th

Dr Sparks ND
Feb 21, 20201 min read


Anti Cold & Flu Remedy
This remedy helped folks avoid and heal faster from plague and has been handed down through natural doctors. You can make a batch and keep it in the fridge. You can eat daily, during flu season, or just when you are sick! Ingredients: 1 bulb of garlic 1 red onion 1/2 cup horseradish root 1 cup Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar (Braggs) Optional: Ginger Root 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper What To Do: Put all ingredients in a blender and pulse until blended. It should be the consistenc

Dr Sparks ND
Feb 16, 20201 min read


Valentine's day Treat
Holidays can come with many guilty pleasures but this one doesn't have to! Do you or the one you love crave chocolate? Well here's the perfect treat for you! 1/2 cup cocoa powder 4 TBLS of coconut milk 2 TBLS of non-dairy creamer 1 TBLS of coconut oil 2 ripe avocados 3 TBLS of maple syrup 2 tsps of vanilla extract Mix all the ingredients together in your food processor or blender until smooth. Spoon it into small mason jars and put it in the fridge for 30-60mins. Enjoy! *T

Dr Sparks ND
Feb 11, 20201 min read


Deciphering Natural Food Marketing
As many of you know, I am doing a summer nutrition series, "Road to Health Naturally". I will be giving pro-tips, recipes, community tips and more on Instagram and Facebook. This is also the first year I am able to plant my own vegetable and herb garden and I am going to share my successes and defeats. Hopefully we will all learn together. On top of that my Healthy Snapshots and Blog this summer will all focus on nutrition. I know most people don't have time to grow their

Dr Sparks ND
Jul 17, 20193 min read
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