Dr. Aaron's Blog

Surviving Summer Critters and Scrapes – Naturally!

August 27, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

With earlier sunsets and cooler evenings, it’s clear that the summer is winding down. However, despite the definite nip that has replaced the sweltering heat of July, there are still a couple weekends left of this season to trek up … Continue reading →

Cover Up!

August 19, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

Cover Up! Protecting yourself from the sun. Now that we are into August and everyone is enjoying the beautiful sunny weather, let’s take a minute to remember how to keep SUN SAFE and SUN SMART. Covering up in the sun … Continue reading →

Cravings and Compulsions Talk

May 17, 2014 All by Aaron Van Gaver

Come join me on Tuesday May 20th at 5pm for a hands-on workshop which looks at your values, and how the choices YOU make can steer you towards or away from these.  What do you value in life?  What are … Continue reading →

What is the best way to balance hormone levels?

February 7, 2014 All, Hormones, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Vitamin Therapy by Aaron Van Gaver

Today I wanted to talk about one of the most important organs in the body for regulating hormone levels. No it’s not the Thyroid. It’ your Adrenal Glands. Your Adrenal Glands sit on top of your Kidney – its main … Continue reading →

Myer’s Cocktail’s and High Dosage Vitamin C IV’s

January 27, 2014 All, Naturopathic Medicine, Nutrition, Vitamin Therapy by Aaron Van Gaver

I am often asked what is the BEST way to get Vitamins into your body.  Well, that’s easy — eat good food — chew it a bunch of times —–there you go! That may seem easy for some people — … 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 →

‘Dirty Dozen’ Cosmetic Chemicals – What is your number?

December 11, 2013 All, Natural Skin Health, Naturopathic Medicine by Aaron Van Gaver

If I were to tell you that there are over 80,000 ingredients found in personal care products, would you believe me? Ingredients that are industrial chemicals, including carcinogens, pesticides, reproductive toxins, and hormone disruptors.  Things like plasticizers (chemicals that keep … 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 →