Dr. Charley Cropley, ND @charleycropley Would you like to know one of the absolute top practices that has kept me young and healthy? It is fasting. The same goes for my son, daughter, former wife, and granddaughter. None of us have ever had an antibiotic or immunizations or any type of significant illness. We take […]
Sophia Smith According to Ayurveda and ancient Chinese medicine, the digestive system is one of the key bodily mechanisms responsible for good health and stable energy. Gastrointestinal disorders hamper nutrient absorption, which is why preventing and remedying chronic gut problems timely is of paramount importance for long-term physical and mental well-being. Certain digestive problems such
(NaturalPath) According to a new study published in PLOS One, transcendental meditation can reduce rates of high blood pressure and heart attacks. Two factors that contribute to hypertension are stress and lifestyle which is why meditation can be helpful. The study took 48 black men and women with high blood pressure, assigning half to a group
Publisher Razi Berry We have been eating a lot of beets around here lately. They are so sweet and versatile and packed full of nutrients that contribute to a healthy heart, improved athletic performance, cancer prevention and even detoxification from environmental toxins. I like them grated raw in salads, boiled and mashed with butter and salt,
(NaturalPath) On FoxNews.com, Dr. Manny Alvarez fielded a question regarding the link between the herb Vitex, also known as the chaste berry, and its effect on the symptoms of PMS and other women’s menstrual issues. He noted that while there aren’t any strong studies linking Vitex and fertility there are human studies linking the herb to
Dr. Shaida Sina, ND One of the first historically recorded uses of aromatic therapies has been traced back to one of the most famous ancient Egyptian queens. It is said that Cleopatra would bathe in water that contained rose petals to scent her body. Today, women are the major consumers of essential oils. This article
(NaturalPath) According to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a relatively high intake of dietary cholesterol (eating an egg every day) is not associated with an elevated risk of incident coronary heart disease. At the beginning of the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study,
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, a higher intake of foods containing vitamin D during pregnancy – but not supplemental vitamin D intake – was associated with a reduced risk of development of allergies
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND We all know that eating more fruits and vegetables is a good idea, but one thing that is often overlooked is the importance of variety. One large study in 20101 stated that variety more than quantity might be the key point when it comes to eating more produce. Of course, you
Dr. Kimberly Sanders, ND @_drkimsanders What is PANDAS? PANDAS, or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections, is a disorder that can suddenly and drastically change a healthy child into an anxious, obsessive-compulsive, angry, or regressed child. Children with this disorder have a sudden onset of anxiety, OCD, tics, bedwetting, night-terrors, changes in handwriting,
