To Carb or Not To Carb
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND “I used to always equate carbs with energy, and that just doesn’t seem to be the case.” —Patricia M., seventy-nine years-old, reversed type 2 diabetes 20-years earlier with a Low-Carb Diet and Metabolic Recovery Exercise. If your blood sugar is drifting up or body fat is accumulating around your middle, you might blame […]
Home Exposure to Tobacco Smoke Increases Childhood Illnesses & Healthcare Demand
(NaturalPath) A new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics said that children who live with smokers end up in the doctor’s office more often than those not exposed to tobacco smoke. The data came from the National Survey on Children’s Health conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease and Control Prevention’s National Center for Health […]
You haven’t washed your hair in how long?
Dr. Taryn Deane, ND @DrTarynDeane It’s been 3 years since I’ve used shampoo and conditioner, with the exception of half a dozen times where I was away from the house and without supplies. It comes up a lot because now, more than ever, I get complimented on my hair. Why, you ask? Well, what started […]
Gut Microbiomes of Infants Have an Impact on Autoimmunity
(NaturalPath) According to a study by Aalto University in Finland, exposure to pathogens early in life is beneficial to the education and development of the human immune system. The hygiene hypothesis, which is based on the premise that exposure to pathogens early in life is actually beneficial to the education and development of the human immune […]
Is hormonal birth control right for you? What you need to know before starting hormonal contraceptives
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox California’s new laws regarding the availability of birth control is a huge win for supporting women’s autonomy over reproductive health. Any woman can now easily gain access to hormonal birth control by visiting a pharmacy in California, but this decision is much more complicated than we’re led to believe. There […]
DIY Projects to make your home a greener place
(NaturalPath) Most people want to “go green” and help the environment. It is also prettier to look at. But the question then becomes, how do you do that on a tight budget? Here are some do it yourself ways to make your house, both inside and out a greener, more eco-friendly and more inviting place. 1. […]
Golden Sweet Turmeric Peach Smoothie
Razi Berry In the afterglow of the Natural Cancer Prevention Summit I recently hosted, I am more motivated than ever to embrace the best nutrition nature has to offer. I love smoothies because I can combine many nutrient-dense ingredients at once and sip at them while working at the computer. Turmeric as you know, is […]
Osteoporosis: More Than Pills
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Simply standing on one foot – doing the Flamingo – may help prevent osteoporosis When patients or doctors talk about osteoporosis the tendency is to focus largely on the density of the bones, but there is much more to consider. Osteoporosis is defined as “porous bones”. The natural structure of healthy bone […]
Calorie Restriction for Non-obese Adults?
(NaturalPath) A new study published online in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana noted that a 25 percent calorie restriction over two years by adults who were not obese was linked to better health-related quality of life. The study took 218 men and women with a body […]
Inhaled Essential Oils’ Effect on Mental Exhaustion
(NaturalPath) A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, set out to determine the effectiveness of a mixture of essential oils (peppermint, basil, and helichrysum) on mental exhaustion, or moderate burnout (ME/MB) using a personal inhaler. This study was a randomized, controlled, double-blind pilot study. The duration and frequency of the data collection […]