Dr. Kathryn Cranford, ND, NHCM, CPM There is a time and place in birth where, unequivocally, technological intervention can be life-saving. That said, I arrive at the second principle. In pregnancy, often “First do No Harm” means “First Do Nothing”. The medical model is quick to intervene, while leaving things alone is often the best […]
Dr. Marc Bubbs, ND @DrBubbs Each and every year there a new dietary trends that spring up, promising to upgrade your health and accelerate weight loss. Over the past few years, the Paleo diet has gained significant in magazines, blogs and gyms across the country. Is eating like a caveman really the path to better
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus) is a pretty obvious plant to spot. It’s fuzzy and can grow up to six feet tall. It is a member of the Scrophulariaceae family, whose root word, scrofula, means swollen neck glands. I can’t speak for all members of the family, but at least when it comes to mullein, it is
Suzanne Somers’ newest book TOX-SICK explores the relationship between toxins and illness, and asks expert physicians ways to stay healthy in an increasingly toxic world. We asked her to share with us her perspectives on living life on the NaturalPath. You’ve used your platform as an entertainer to empower people, especially women, to be responsible
Anyone who has ever suffered from an earache, or swimmer’s ear, can attest that it is one of the most horrid of pains to have. There are a number of natural home remedies to try before turning to pharmaceutical medications that can add toxins to the body. First, make sure you don’t have a ruptured
Dr. MaryK Geyer, ND First, let me state that I am not a dermatologist. I am a primary care doctor (PCP) with a specific interest in dermatology. Through this passion, and learning from a few wonderful dermatologists and dermatology-focused doctors, I’ve become a Naturopathic Primary Care doctor with a focus in dermatology. The reality is,
Dr. Jennifer Williamson, ND If I asked anyone who isn’t an herbalist or botanist to draw a clover, they would draw the plant in the center of this picture. But it isn’t a clover at all. It’s Wood Sorrel (Oxalis sticta), which isn’t even in the same family as clover. Oxalis is in the Oxalidaceae
Dr. Amy Bader, ND @AmyBaderND Hello, Ladies! This month I am covering a topic many patients ask about in my practice: losing weight. Overweight… I’ve been there, done that. I’ll be honest, I like being lean better. But, I believe the goal for any woman is to feel good in her skin. After working with
MELBOURNE, Australia — Cognitive performance may be improved when patients combine a Mediterranean diet and exercise. Scientists at Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia, are studying 148 healthy people between 60 and 90 years of age who are living in independent accommodations within Australian aged-care facilities. They are investigating cognitive changes that occurred as a result
Dr. Jennifer Williamson, ND St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) is one of my favorite plants to show kids. Firstly, the leaves have translucent pinpoint circles in them which you can see when you hold up to the light. The second interesting aspect is that if you crush a leaf between your fingers, you will get
