Alternacare Blog

Eating Organic – The Clean 15, Dirty Dozen and Dastardly Duo!

Eating organic fruits and vegetables have definitely gone on the rise over the past decade.  So, what foods are okay to eat non-organic?  What foods should absolutely come from an organic farm?  In the article below, Dr. Rob provides the list! 

Food Additives and Obesity

Causes of Obesity – You eat pretty good, you exercise some but you can’t lose a pound!  Sound familiar?  Well something is stopping you from losing weight and its not from eating too many fats or carbs.  In fact, it has nothing to do with fats,

I LOST 50 POUNDS AND KEPT IT OFF FOR 9 YEARS! MY THYROID IS HEALED AND MY CHOLESTEROL IS NORMAL!

When I first came into Alternacare I was struggling with my weight. I had been overweight since I was 16 years old and had tried every diet program available without success.  I always felt fat and self conscious.  I was also taller than most of my classmates so I felt big too,

I lost 105 pounds! I’m sleeping much better! No more hot flashes!

The main symptoms that brought me to Altenacare were my sleep problems, hot flashes and weight issues.  I tried to alleviate my symptoms with exercise, weight watchers, diet pills, Atkins, no carbs, no fat, no sugar, going to the gym for almost two years and taking 3 Tylenol PM to sleep. 

Coping with Stress – Adrenal Fatigue and Thyroid Problems

Coping with stress during the holidays when you have or are recovering from adrenal fatigue and/or thyroid problems can be tricky.  In this short video, Dr. Rob covers a great tool you can use to decrease stress during the holidays.  He will also explain the damage that is created to your body when you don’t handle holiday stress in the right way.  

Raw Food – Soaking Nuts and Seeds – How and Why

Raw Food – In this impromptu video, Dr. Rob shows you how to soak your nuts and seeds and teaches you how to know if they are bad and should be discarded.  There are precise step-by-step instructions below showing how to do this procedure.  Plus a handy Soaking Time Chart for various nuts and seeds.  

Lost more than 60 pounds! More engery! Able to handle stress better! Depression is no longer a part of my life!

Individual results may vary

I am 39 year-old mother of nine, homeschooled children. Our family has two boys whom we adopted from foster care that exhibit Reactive Attachment Disorder, and seven biological children. Through my 20s and 30s I gained a lot of weight.  

I’m Down 65 Pounds and Feel Great!

The best way of getting your body back and healthy!  I searched for a holistic doctor after I couldn’t climb all the stairs at a water park with my daughter. I didn’t think I was that out of shape.

Thyroid Gland – How To Examine At Home

The thyroid gland is a vital part of your wellbeing.  In this short video, I’ll explain how you can perform a simple but effective thyroid home examination on yourself in the comfort of your own home!  I hope you enjoy this video and please share with someone you know that is suffering from thyroid problems.

Lost 63 pounds! Improved energy and feel much better!

I came to AlternaCare because I didn’t feel good about myself. I had no energy and just wanted to sleep. I was disappointed that I had let my body get out of control,