Green office environments linked with higher cognitive function scores
Boston, MA – People who work in well-ventilated offices with below-average levels of indoor pollutants and carbon dioxide (CO2) have significantly higher cognitive functioning scores—in crucial areas such as responding to a crisis or developing strategy—than those who work in offices with typical levels, according to a new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School […]
How to Help Prevent Autism, Save the Bees and Have Nicer Skin in One Fell Swoop
Publisher Razi Berry An Herbicidal Dilemma- Are You at Risk? It’s enough to make some homeowners aghast: monster weeds popping up overnight, threatening to engulf and destroy their beautiful prized lawns. Sometimes all it takes are a few lovely dandelions to prompt your HOA to come calling. (We call them flowering herbs, they call them […]
Antibiotic Overuse: A Key Driver to Antibiotic Resistance
A United Kingdom study decided to look at antibiotic overuse and see how it was causing antibiotic resistance. The discovery of antibiotics revolutionized medicine and has extended the average life expectancy by two decades, moving the focus from communicable to non-communicable diseases. Antimicrobials and antibiotics in particular have paved the way for major advances in […]
High Use of Complementary Therapies by Cancer Inpatients, New Study Shows
New Rochelle, NY, December 2, 2015—Patients hospitalized for cancer treatment commonly use complementary and integrative health (CIH) approaches such as nutritional supplements, special diets, and massage according to a new study. More than 95% of patients expressed interest in at least one of these types of therapies if offered during their hospital stay, as reported […]
Back to the Basics: 5 Yoga Poses for Chronic Low Back Pain
Elena Jutai, ND Pesky low back pain is one of the most common reasons to visit a primary care doctor. All too often we reach into the cabinet for our quick fix pain killers. While these may help with pain in the short term, it is important to consider that the root cause of low […]
Alexander Technique and Acupuncture to Relieve Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic neck pain is one of the most difficult musculoskeletal conditions to treat affecting many North Americans. A recent study out of the University of New York found that both the “Alexander Technique” and acupuncture both reduced pain and disability over a 12 month period when compared to traditional care. Over 500 participants were selected […]
Winter Immune Toddy
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Winter Cold and Flu Support From Kentucky I’m a proponent of empowering patients, individuals, and families to be proactive for their own health at home. The colds and upper respiratory infections that become more common during the winter are an ideal opportunity for practice with alternative and complementary options. A staple […]
Long Life Punch
Publisher Razi Berry I spend a lot of time at my computer for work, and it’s much more enjoyable when I make myself a delicious healthy smoothie or cup of tea. It also reminds me to take time away from sitting in front of the screen to stretch my legs and search my pantry or […]
Dr. McClane Duncan, ND
Dr. McClane Duncan, ND, is proud to be an Air Force Veteran, a graduate of Bastyr University and the Clinic Director of Siskiyou Vital Medicine, the First Naturopathic Direct Care Clinic in the Nation. He is a Vitalistic Practitioner, Ketogenic Adaptation Specialist, Educator, and Oxidative Therapy Expert. Dr. Duncan is a strong proponent of living […]
Light Therapy for Treating Seasonal Depression or SAD
Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression that consists of recurrent and seasonal pattern of depressive episodes. This commonly occurs in the autumn and winter months, as during these times there is generally less light and sunny weather. Due to the lack of light in these winter months, light therapy has been a focus […]