Dr. Jennifer Williamson, ND This flower commonly seen on roadsides, is Chicory (Cichorium intybus). The root is used similarly to Dandelion in that it can help alleviate liver congestion, increase bile movement, and therefore help the bowels to move more easily. Also like dandelion, it can be used like a coffee substitute when the roots […]
CUERNAVACA, Mexico – Prolonged breast feeding can help children avoid obesity and high blood cholesterol, a study has shown. The study’s aim was to assess the association between breast feeding and obesity with cardiometabolic makers in 4-year-olds. It was conducted on Mexican children. Study findings were published in April’s edition of The Journal of Nutrition
Dr. Katy Nelson, ND Synthetic fragrance products, aerosolized and automatically dispersed by convenient spray pump or plug-in devices, are marketed to us as improving our social environments. In Part 1, however, we learned that unlike our other sense organs whose environmental data is transmitted indirectly to the brain via the central nervous system, scent data
Dr. Kimberly Sanders, ND @_drkimsanders What is Spinal Fusion? Spinal fusion is a surgery where two or more of a patient’s vertebrae are fused together to reduce back pain caused by problems along the spine. While spinal fusion may reduce pain and significantly improve quality of life, there are complications associated with the procedure, including
In an age where harmful chemicals are in almost every product we purchase over the counter, it becomes more important that we remove as many toxins from our lives as possible. But how do we do that and counter some of nature’s assaults on our bodies, such as too much sun? Many over-the-counter sunscreens can
BELTSVILLE, MD. – Drinking low-calorie cranberry juice can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in adults. It also reduces the risk associated with circulating triglycerides, high blood glucose, insulin resistance, and high diastolic blood pressure, according to a study out of Beltsville, MD. The study was published in the June edition of The Journal of
Dr. Jennifer Williamson, ND Red Clover (Trifolium praetense) is the state flower of Vermont! The flowers are a favorite for bees (honeybees our are state insect) and if consumed you can taste the subtle sweetness that will be concentrated into honey. You can make it as an infusion (tea) or take it as a tincture.
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @DrRichardMaurer Does pounding protein at bedtime help build muscle? In this study of 44 young, recreationally active men, aged 21-23, muscle mass and power improved with a protein drink before bedtime compared to a placebo group. Done! If you want more strength and a more muscular body drink that 27-gram protein
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system, and is responsible for how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and responds to other hormones. Thyroid hormones affect how fast or slow your brain, heart, muscles, liver, and other organs work. It is very important this gland is working
