Lower back pain is a chronic problem in most industrial societies. This problem can be dealt with in part by using natural remedies that can be herb-based. NaturalPath has assembled five of them to try when you suffer from this all too common problem. Remember to consult your doctor before taking any type of supplement. […]
Dr. Ariel Jones, ND The Gut/Brain Connection Irritable bowel disease (IBD) includes Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn’s Disease (CD). It is one of the 5 most prevalent gastrointestinal diseases in the United States.1 People with IBD and other gastrointestinal diseases like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) suffer from the effects of damaged gut tissue due to inflammation.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Exercise may not be the answer to those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome, and in fact may make the problem worse according to a new study released by the University of Florida in Gainesville. The mechanism that causes high-performance athletes to feel positive “burn” feedback is elevated in those with chronic fatigue,
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND is a passionate advocate for naturopathic geriatric medicine. A 2007 Bastyr University graduate, she also earned a certificate in Gerontology from the University of Washington. Dr. Fleming is the owner and lead physician of the Vital Aging Clinic in Anacortes, Washington where she provides primary care to all adults as well
BOSTON – Scientists at Tufts University have found that cataracts are a result of a breakdown in communication between two biochemical pathways in the eye. Cataracts are the most common eye disease amongst older people and have resulted in six 6 million eye surgeries to prevent vision loss. The findings of the Tufts study were
Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman I teach Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as a new course, Anger in Men. In TCM, springtime is associated with the liver, and anger is associated with liver, so it’s a perfect time to talk about anger in men. It’s a hot topic right now, given the frequent waves of
CALGARY, Canada – Scientists have proven that BPA and BPS, chemicals found in household plastics, both do harm, according to a study out of Calgary, Alberta, on the chemical’s impact on zebrafish development. About 80 percent of the genes found in people have a counterpart in zebrafish — and possess very similar developmental processes as
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi I was standing in line at the farmer’s market and the woman standing behind me asks me, “What is nature cure?” I realized that she noticed the writing on my shirt. I turned around and enthusiastically said, “I’d love to answer your question! Would you like to join me in
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A multi-national study based in two countries has found that salt plays an important role in the human immune system. Researchers at Vanderbilt University and Erlangen and Regensburg Universities in Germany found that sodium accumulates on skin and in human tissue and that of mice resulting in infection control. The study was
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Artificial sweeteners are popular among dieters and diabetics alike. Because they don’t contain sugar or calories, they’re often recommended for people who have high levels of blood sugar and those who are overweight. This conventional wisdom is being turned upside down by studies showing that fake sweeteners can actually promote
