How Natural Medicines Can Improve Diminished Ovarian Reserve in Infertile Women
Dr. Setarah Tais, ND Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is a natural phenomenon in which the number and quality of a woman’s eggs diminish as she ages. As the pool of eggs diminished, a woman’s chances of getting pregnant simultaneously begins to fall. Women with diminished ovarian reserve may have regular periods and no other symptoms […]
A closer look at the genetics of ADHD
Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has become a household word. It is estimated that 6.4 million or 11% of children in the US ages 4-17 had a diagnosis of ADHD in 2011.1 That calculates to roughly 1 in 10 children! There is an epidemic happening right before our eyes and […]
Triple Threat: Depression, Thyroid Dysfunction, and Stress
Dr. Jennifer Bahr, ND @DrJenniferBahr Mental health and endocrine health are intimately related. Dysfunction of the endocrine system often causes both mental and physical symptoms. Likewise, mental health conditions often cause endocrine dysfunction. This occurs through a (sometimes vicious) biopsychosocial cycle where alterations on one area lead to a cascade of effects in the other. […]
Why You Should Know To Say No to GMOs Part II– Reasons to Reconsider?
Part I | Why You Know To Say No to GMOs Part I Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco In part one of my article, I discussed GMOs and reviewed the political debate around them. I also gave three incidences where safety of their use was questionable. In this article, I’m going to review some other reasons […]
Acne in Western Society
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND Acne vulgaris rates have been on the rise in western society. Upwards of 79% -95% of the adolescent population is affected with some type of acne. Rates of adults with acne in western society range from 3%-12%.1 What does western society have to do with the increase in acne? Fundamental differences […]
An Herbal Solution for Regulation of the Menstrual Cycle
Dr. Marisa Marciano What is the best herb to take for regulating your menstrual cycle? The answer is Yarrow (Achillea millefolium). When considering herbal helpers for regulating an erratic or uncomfortable menstrual cycle, there are some obvious ‘big guns’ that pop to mind. Herbs like Vitex, Black Cohosh, and Raspberry leaf are all powerful female […]
Quick Keys to Reverse the Aging Process
Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND “I’m in such poor shape overweight, arthritis everywhere. How can I reverse all this and reverse the aging process?” There is no quick and easy answer to this problem. I’m sure it’s taken a number of years to get into the shape you are in and so likewise it […]
Detox Facts and Fiction
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Detox products and protocols are becoming increasingly popular, from raw food and vegan diets to footbaths and body wraps. These things may be good for us (or not) and they may reduce our exposure to toxins, but they don’t detoxify our bodies. A basic understanding of what detox is and […]
Reduce Stress, Modulate Cortisol Level, and Support Adrenal Stress Adaptation
Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND How would you rate your stress level, is it Low, Medium or High? If you answered Medium or High, stress may be contributing to your weight problems. Our bodies have systems designed to help us deal with stress. The type of stress that would be natural for us would […]
Too Much Fun in the Sun? Red, painful, and itchy skin relief
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHNAP Writing about excessive sun exposure may appear to be wishful thinking in January, but I just returned from a two week trip to Hawaii for my brother’s wedding and the topic is on my mind. Like most health related topics, prevention is key and utilizing a high quality, chemical free […]