Remineralizing Cavities Naturally
Dr. Ariel Jones, ND Our Teeth are Alive! They have anatomy, tissue variations and layers. The hard white crown is the part we can see. The root is the bottom 2/3 of the tooth embedded into our jaw. The inner dental pulp is a network of blood & lymph vessels, nerve and connective tissue.1 The […]
Essential Oils & Medication Interactions: 4 Important Considerations
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco One of the major principles of medicine is to “First Do No Harm.” Accordingly, naturopathic doctors will respect the body’s innate ability to heal and will seek to use the least invasive means, at the minimal effective dose, in order to support this renewal process.1 One of the wellness tools […]
Immune Cells Support Good Gut Bacteria, Fight the Harmful Ones
CHICAGO – A University of Chicago medical researcher has said that an immune cell protein helps good bacteria fight harmful gut pathogens. This discovery, he said, could lead to new treatments fighting infections by promoting a healthy gut microbiome. The study was published in the journal Immunity April 21. One of the treatments researchers suggest […]
Feeling Dizzy? Vertigo got you down?
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Have you ever had this happen– You wake up one morning, roll out of bed, and nearly fall on the floor because you are abruptly dizzy. It passes, but worries you. Then you notice that anytime you turn your head quickly you get a wave of dizziness. Usually that’s enough to […]
Surprise, Exercise Slows Your Thyroid
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @DrRichardMaurer The thyroid gland has become an unruly scapegoat in the pasture of self-help and wellness. The past decade of research has eroded the tidy line that linked hypothyroid universally to fatigue and weight gain. Why is the thyroid gland erroneously blamed when she might be doing her job, perfectly? Let’s […]
This Thing Called Yoga
Dr. Jill Hoffman, ND Ask a few People who Practice Yoga what Yoga is and why They do it and You’ll get a few Different Answers Ask everyone in the U.S. who practices yoga and you’ll get LOT of different answers, probably as many answers as there are practitioners which would put the number at […]
Effects of Second-hand Smoke
Dr. Chris Habib, ND Assisted by Naturopathic Medical Graduates Emily Rotella, Maria Wong, Natalia Ytsma, and Sara Mohammed The Damage It has been reported that “more than 800 Canadians die every year due to second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure”.1 SHS, also known as passive smoking has a dangerous effect on our health. It includes the smoke that […]
Humans Need Exposure to Nature to Remain Healthy
BRISBANE, Australia — As more humans continue to live in cities, cutting off their connection to nature, we can expect higher incidence of lifestyle-related diseases. Little work has been done to learn how much nature people require in order to enjoy the health benefits, making it difficult for cities to plan development of green space […]
Research Shows Pears Could be Part of a Healthy Diet to Manage Diabetes
FARGO, N. Dakota – Eating pears as part of a healthy diet could play a role in managing type 2 diabetes and diabetes-induced hypertension, according to a new study from North Dakota State University. Findings were published in Food Research International. The research built upon discoveries already made by a research team from UND and […]
Green Tea and Apples Could Protect Health
NORFOLK, UK — People who eat large amounts of fruits and vegetables show a reduced risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and cancer, according to a study by scientists at the Institute of Food Research in the United Kingdom. They are saying that because certain fruits and vegetables naturally contain high amounts […]