Chestnut Leaves Fight Staph Bacteria
Chestnut leaves have been long used in traditional medicine practices as a way to treat infections. With growing rates of antibiotic resistance there is a strong push to find more natural ways to treat or help treat these superbug infections. An extract from chestnut leaves has been shown to fight off antibiotic resistant MRSA while […]
How to Naturally Cure Endometriosis
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Endometriosis is a condition resulting from the appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus which causes pelvic pain. It is estimated that 50% of women suffering from infertility have endometriosis.1 This inflammatory tissue often becomes scar tissue on the ovaries and fallopian tubes and can prevent pregnancy. Some women suffer from […]
Dr. Natalie Bozinovski, ND, MSc
Dr. Natalie Bozinovski ND MSc., is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Master of Nutrition, published author, speaker, and founder of www.healthandthecity.com, a web based resource designed to provide fresh insights, tools and guidance to busy professionals on how to make wellness a daily habit. Known for her personal warmth, comprehensive knowledge across multiple disciplines and an […]
Target Stomach Bacteria to Prevent Stomach Cancer
New research is suggesting that in order to reduce the risk of stomach cancer we need to be focused on our stomach bacteria. Not just any stomach bacteria, but the ones that commonly cause stomach ulcers. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a commonly talked about stomach bacteria that can lead to painful stomach ulcers in […]
Does The Gender Wage Gap Impact Naturopathic Doctors?
JoAnn Yanez, ND, MPH Executive Director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) Jennifer Lawrence is known for her extreme likability, but it’s that likability that she admits led her to agree to a deal – for her role in American Hustle – that was far below what her male counterparts earned. Lawrence […]
Cannabis and Anxiety
Dr. Rob Streisfeld, NMD @DocRob We all know that anxiety is a serious issue facing society today. Some suggest nearly one in five Americans have been diagnosed with some form of anxiety disorder. Anti-anxiolytics, SSRIs and other pharmaceuticals tend to be doled out like candy..with exit strategies or long term safety issues rarely addressed. Medications […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Sweeping Recommendations on Tobacco and E-Cigarettes
While adolescent use of tobacco has declined since the 1970s, it remains a persistent public health problem – and e-cigarettes are threatening to addict a new generation to nicotine. In a comprehensive set of policies issued during its National Conference & Exhibition, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) presents extensive recommendations to protect our nation’s […]
Yoga for Better Sleep
Dr. Jill Hoffman, ND We as a culture are in full swing of an epidemic of sleeplessness. We don’t sleep enough and we certainly don’t sleep well. A 2013 count shows almost 9 million Americans use prescription sleep aids and the number of prescriptions written continues to be on a steady rise. Add to that […]
Duke-EWG Study Finds Toxic Nail Polish Chemical In Women’s Bodies
Sally Hansen, OPI, Wet N Wild Among Brands Selling Nail Polishes With Endocrine Disruptor WASHINGTON – Researchers at Duke University and Environmental Working Group have found evidence of a suspected endocrine-disrupting chemical widely used in popular nail polishes in the bodies of more than two-dozen women who participated in a biomonitoring study. The study, published today […]
Dr. Sarah King, ND
Dr. Sarah King is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor, graduating from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2014. Prior to completing her medical studies, she attended Nipissing University where she received her Honors Bachelor of Science in Biology. Sarah has a passion for women’s health and is a birth doula in Durham and Toronto Region. […]