Dr. Aaron's Blog

STARLite Diet — 5 Phase Diet – to help you lose weight!

July 21, 2015 Addiction, Allergy, Healthy Eating, Hormones, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition by Aaron Van Gaver

It is astounding how many patients come to me struggling with weight-loss, and I can completely empathize!  After recently losing over 25lbs on my new Phase 5 diet, I have started using it with patients and so far the results … Continue reading →

Sugary Addictions

June 21, 2015 Addiction, All, Healthy Eating, Inflammation, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Recovery coaching, Vitamin Therapy by Aaron Van Gaver

When we think of addiction it is often alcohol or banned substances that come to mind. Too often we focus on the substance and not the behavior.  By thinking this way, it is easy to dismiss addictions to chocolate, sugar … Continue reading →

Candida – A Naturopathic Perspective.

April 7, 2015 Allergy, Functional Lab Testing, Healthy Eating, Inflammation, Natural Skin Health, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition by Aaron Van Gaver

Candida refers to Candida albicans, the organism responsible for candidiasis. Candidiasis is a fungal infection that occurs with overgrowth of Candida albicans, a normal inhabitant of the digestive system, oral cavity, and vaginal area.   The location of infection varies, however … Continue reading →

New Years Resolution – Weight Loss! Ya, you can do it!

January 11, 2015 All, Healthy Eating, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition by Aaron Van Gaver

Losing weight is probably one of the most common New Year’s resolutions.  The number of gym passes purchased skyrockets in the early days of January and various diets including lots of greens and few carbohydrates are attempted. It isn’t surprising … Continue reading →

Yes I know, another Blog about Stress – but hey, it’s an important topic!

November 24, 2014 Healthy Eating by Aaron Van Gaver

Stress is something that we all experience in one way or another- but everyone deals with stress differently.  Many people have stress in their lives with work, school, family, money, relationships, or for many other reasons.  It seems as though … Continue reading →

Starting your day with a nice glass of Lemon Water

January 15, 2014 All, Healthy Eating, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition by Aaron Van Gaver

If you look look at most “Detox” protocols out there — you are going to see water and lemons — and a lot of time Lemon Water.  I figured I would share with everyone my recipe for Lemon Water. Ingredients:  … Continue reading →

My Favorite Book!

October 30, 2013 All, Book, Healthy Eating, Nutrition by Aaron Van Gaver

Patients often ask for a recommendation for a book on basic nutrition and eating healthy. That book my friends is : “Healing with Whole Foods” By Paul Pitchford If you want to learn more about Asian Medicine and how it … Continue reading →

Sugary Drinks – and Obesity!

March 20, 2013 All, Healthy Eating by Aaron Van Gaver

Researchers at Harvard University say sugary drinks are contributing to an estimated 180,000 deaths around the globe annually, a startling statistic they hope will spur changes in the beverage industry. Researchers from Harvard’s School of Public Health say sugar-laced juices, … Continue reading →