DALLAS – Those suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome are more than twice as likely to suffer migraines then people with no CTS, a study has shown. Findings are published in the March 2015 edition of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have linked the two maladies in a […]
Dr. Judith Fiore, ND In the midst of the complex world of medical fertility treatment, natural conception can seem to be something that was tried and can never be attempted again. For many couples, there is a feeling of “been there, done that” when asked about conceiving without medical help, and during an IVF cycle
BOSTON – Researchers are telling doctors that prescribing exercise can lessen age-related declines in brain structure. A study on cardiorespiratory fitness form Boston University School of Medicine was published in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, and is the first to prove a relationship between fitness and brain structure in older adults – but
Dr. Amy Bader, ND @AmyBaderND Hello, ladies! I recently gave a lecture about naturopathic medicine to a wonderful group of people, one of whom asked an excellent question about chronic tonsillitis. As I heard myself address her question, I realized the importance of the answer (AND, what a weirdo of a doctor I am!) What
BOSTON — The department of Health and Human Services released a public health notice April 27 that calls for fluoride levels to be lowered to below 0.7 milligrams per liter. The accepted levels have been between 0.7 to 1.2 milligrams per liter since 1962 when standards were set. This is the first adjustment to fluoride
Dr. Catherine Darley, ND @naturalsleepdoctor There is strong connection between blood sugar control and sleep health. As the percentage of Americans with diabetes, metabolic syndrome and pre-diabetes increases, this is something for each of us to be aware of, and to evaluate whether it is relevant for our own health. Sleep Deprivation As we’ve discussed
Protein powders have become commonplace in the diets of health-conscious Americans who want to build muscle mass or who are following vegan diets. They appear anywhere from additives in smoothies to pancakes and soups. There are some pros and cons to using these powders, as over-consuming protein can contribute to cancer risks and kidney damage.
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Many women are delaying having kids due to “career priorities, advanced education, control over fertility, financial concerns, late and second marriages, and infertility”.1 Often, women start to feel pressure from medical professionals, family, and friends, telling them that it’s all downhill for fertility from 35 and on. I see many women
DARIEN, Ill. – Night shift workers classified as alert insomniacs have the highest level of impairment and lowest work productivity when compared to those who are simply sleepy, a study has shown. Also found is that distinguishing between fatigue and sleepiness is important clinically because alert insomniacs reported significantly greater fatigue than sleepy insomniacs. The
EXETER, England – The confirmation that persistent unexplained swollen neck glands can lead to an early diagnosis of lymphoma may be vital in reducing cancer deaths by finding the disease earlier. Scientists at the University of Exeter Medical School published their study on swollen neck glands in the May edition of the British Journal of
