Dr. Thomas Kruzel, ND The bites and stings of insects or animals more commonly occur in the spring, summer and early fall due to the larger number of insects which are present and the increase in out of door activities. Bee stings are probably the most common bites encountered and can be problematic in individuals […]
Treating Andropause and Low Testosterone in Aging Men Dr. Adam Sandford, ND Recently, discussions have emerged on television, in magazines, on the radio, or by word of mouth highlighting the phrases “Low T” or “Andropause;” But what do these phrases mean? As men age, they begin to experience symptoms that fall in line with hormonal
Protein is an essential nutrient our bodies need to function, but just how much do we need and where do we find it, especially if we don’t consume animal protein? Medical experts say the daily dietary protein intake can be calculated by dividing our weight in pounds by 2.2, and that will tell us how
ATLANTA, Ga. — Head lice infestations should no longer require the infected child be banned from school, according to new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The new guidelines were published online April 27 and in the May print issue of the journal “Pediatrics”. The new guidelines say “anecdotal reports from the 1990s estimated
CHEVY CHASE, Md. – If you’re having a tough time sticking to a diet, it isn’t your lack of self-control, it is how your brain is wired, according to scientists at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. According to them, there are neurons known as AGRP neurons that are responsible for hunger pangs. Blame them. Their
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco Adapted with permission Phyto-Who? So, you may be wondering, “what the heck is a phytoncide and how does this relate to essential oils?” Interestingly, it seems like this term has been around in research for over 70 years. I found this 1960 article on the “bacteriostatic” benefit of onion’s phytoncide on E.
Dr. Ariel Jones, ND Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It measures 20 square feet and has 3 different layers. The skin is specialized to keep microbes out, regulate body temperature and sense the environment.1 In terms of absorbing chemicals, the skin is a more significant route than the lungs.2 Particularly, products that are
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @DrRichardMaurer Why does your doctor, and most medical offices, use the body mass index (BMI) to assess your weight and health? Every workplace wellness program uses it, every federal health initiative relies upon it—but it doesn’t work. BMI is a calculation of your weight (downward gravitational pull or your mass on
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND @DrJodyND Depression…it is a condition experienced by many in today’s fast-paced and often isolated world. For those looking for natural treatment, options vary widely. Examples can include changing in diet, balancing blood sugar, exercise, more sleep, light therapy, 5-HTP, St. John’s wort, fish oil, SAMe, DHEA…the list goes on and on.
Dr. Moshe Daniel Block, ND, HMC In my previous article, “So you think Vaccines are safe? Think again,” I amassed a lot of information and research that demonstrates how vaccines are unsafe. But what should we do about our unvaccinated selves and children in this world of microbes and pathogens? This article will provide advice,
