February 2016

King, Women's Health

Cuddle Up With Your Partner

Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox How human touch, trust, and emotions are linked with oxytocin Everyone needs hugs! Think about it: Describe that feeling you get when cuddling up with your partner or getting a well-needed hug from someone you love. That feeling is likely being enhanced via increased oxytocin levels. Midwives, doulas and childbirth […]

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Your Smartphone Could Be Hazardous To Your Health

(NaturalPath) According to a recent study by the University Of Derby, 1 in 8 smartphone users are now addicted to cell phones. Although smartphones are a relatively new phenomena, with the release of the first iPhone less than 10-years-old, there’s been a surge in smartphone related ailments. These include neck pains, vision problems, ‘text claw,’ and

Anti-Aging, Jaklin

Brain Recovery: 5 Factors to Prevent Decline

Dr. Teri Jaklin, ND @WaterdownClinic For many years, it has been held that we are born with a finite number of neurons, and that over time these neurons die and cannot be replaced – the slow burn of neurodegeneration. Brain diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s made for a dismal diagnosis and conditions that resulted in

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Importance of Children at Play 

(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the University of Miami, there is a positive correlation in developmental learning for Latino children in low-income households based on their interactive play skills. The researchers highlight that peer interaction at a young age is important for developmental growth. In the Miami-Dade area, there are a lot of Hispanic

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Antidepressant Drug Linked to Risk of Birth Defects in Early Pregnancy 

(NaturalPath) In an analysis by the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, researchers caution against the use of an anti-depressant drug called paroxetine in early pregnancy—the first trimester. This drug, used to treat depression, OCD, anxiety and PTSD can increase the risk of congenital and cardiac malformations in newborns. Depression is common in women of child-bearing age

Body, Cardiology, Cimperman

6 Tips for a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day

Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Research studies show that love plays an important role in cardiovascular health.1 This Valentine’s Day, forget the candy and celebrate with some heart-healthy activities instead. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a night out with friends, or time with the family, here are six ways to connect with loved ones

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Exercise Helps Depressed Patients With Heart Disease Risk

According to the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, there is a link between exercise and heart disease risk in patients dealing with depression. While depression is thought of as an emotional issue, there are also physical effects of depression. In fact, as many as 20 percent of people hospitalized with a heart attack

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B12 Deficiency A Concern in Long-term Care 

(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the University of Waterloo, a B12 deficiency is a concern in long-term care. The study was conducted in partnership with the Schlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging (RIA) and published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. The study was conducted when a high proportion of older adults entering

Hamilton, Women's Health

Hormone Therapy for Menopause

Dr. Cheryl Hamilton, NMD Today’s woman is fortunate since there are several forms of hormone therapy available for those suffering from menopausal symptoms. Symptoms can be severe enough to disrupt normal daily living and include hot flashes, anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, weight gain, loss of libido, brain fog, heart palpitations, headaches, thinning hair, dry skin,

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More Early Social Interaction Equals Better Health 

(NaturalPath) In a study out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, researchers found that the more social ties people have at an early age the better their health is at the beginning and end of their life. The study is the first to definitively link social relationships with concrete measures of physical well-being