Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHS) Our immune systems are a complex web of protective processes that help our bodies fight off viruses and bacteria, among other pathogens. A child’s immune system from birth to about age 10, is still developing. In order for the immune system to function properly it does actually have to […]
Reece Carter Here’s a simple ginger pastille that holds enough herbal medicine to decrease nausea and settle a stomach that has seen too much overindulgence. What You’ll Need 60ml ginger tincture 25g gelatin (or agar-agar for my vegan friends) 25ml vegetable glycerine 25ml water Coconut oil, to coat moulds. How to Make it It’s
Shawn Peters Scope of Practice for Naturopathic Doctor’s in Canada The scope of practice for naturopathic doctors (ND) in Canada differs from province to province, as health care is regulated provincially. What determines the scope of practice for an ND as well as the regulation of terms, such as “Naturopathic Doctor”, are the provincial regulations
(NaturalPath) According to a German study published in the medical journal JAMA Neurology, seniors who regularly took proton-pump inhibitors like Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid were 44 percent more likely to end up with dementia. Proton-pump inhibitors are used to decrease stomach acid and help with heartburn. The study included more than 73,000 elderly individuals, tracking which
“Everything in moderation is a recipe for disaster. Actually, consuming everything in moderation is not very healthy at all. This is primarily because most foods available today are of such poor quality that their net effect is as much harm as good, as much toxicity as nutrition” Colleen Huber, ND –Choose your Foods Like Your
Dr. Kelsey Asplin, ND What is it? During the month of February, it’s nearly impossible to ignore the onslaught of reminders about St. Valentine and Cupid’s pesky little arrows. Whether you view it as an obligatory Hallmark holiday or find yourself blissfully knee-deep in red and pink chocolate boxes and sappy Rom-Coms, February is still widely
(NaturalPath) A recent study examined the effects of supplementation of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) as a way to improve skin health. Their preliminary preclinical in vitro study took a 2.5 percent MSM solution to study the effects on 92 different gene markers related to skin function and health. Twenty female participants participated in a double-blind placebo-controlled trial. The
Dr. Jill Hoffman, ND For those of you living in a four season climate, these winter months can feel like an endless ice-age of darkness and cold. The impulse to stay in and hibernate is ever-present, and if we give in to it too often we can be left feeling lethargic and sluggish, even depressed.
Dr. Kelsey is a Naturopathic Doctor and a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner™ who graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington in 2015. Dr. Kelsey grew up in Lakewood, Colorado and is now back home and seeing patients at the Denver Naturopathic Clinic. When she isn’t at the office, Dr. Kelsey teaches in the Integrative Health
Publisher Razi Berry Do They Belong in Our Gyms, Yoga Studios, and Daycare Centers? Many of us are obsessed with what we put in our mouths – is it low-carb, gluten-free, good for me and allergen-free? Some of us are concerned about what we put on our bodies, as shampoos, makeup, lotions, etc. can be
