Laura Kent-Davidson‘s passion for the environment, global health, and maternal and newborn care led her down her path to become a Naturopathic Doctor and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). After completing a Bachelors degree in psychology, she went on study Natruopathic Medicine at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) in Toronto. It was during […]
Dr. Anne Marie Fine, ND It’s time to address the sunscreen issue. While sunscreen use continues to climb, skin cancer rates, in particular melanoma, continue to rise as well- climbing 200% from 1975-2013. This presents a dilemma, as for decades we have been told that sunscreens prevent cancer, and we need to stay out of
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the UC Davis MIND Institute at the University of California and published in Child Neuropsychology, the constant movement in the classroom that is often distracting may be actually helping the children with ADHD learn and perform better in school. The study compared 26 children with validated ADHD diagnoses with
Dr. Anne Marie Fine is a practicing doctor, award-winning researcher, author and highly sought after national and international speaker based in Newport Beach, CA. Her focus is on environmental medicine; she is especially sensitive to the weighty effects of today’s myriad toxicants from personal care products on developing fetuses, babies, children and adults. She has
Dr. Carly Polland, ND @DrCarlyND When it comes to our health, insulin resistance is the proverbial monster under the bed. But unlike the monsters of our childhood, insulin resistance is real and chances are, it is hiding under your bed. In fact, about 68 million Americans have insulin resistance1. But what is so scary about
Dr. Carly Polland is a Naturopathic Doctor who is passionate about teaching people how to transform their health to live a life full of strength, energy, and vitality. She combines modern science and ancient natural wisdom to help people overcome chronic disease and reclaim vibrant health. She specializes in autoimmune disease, digestive disorders, women’s health,
(NaturalPath) A study out of the University of Southern California informed the World Health Organization (WHO) decision to announce that drinking piping hot coffee, tea and the caffeine-infused beverage yerba mate probably causes cancer. The study found that beverages surpassing 149 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Celsius) may increase the risk of tumors in the esophagus. “Enjoy
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND Constipation is a common condition with one-third of pregnant women experiencing this at some point of their pregnancy. It is most common in the first and second trimester and can occur for a multitude of reasons. A recent study found that pregnant women over 35 years of age, and those
(NaturalPath) According to a study funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health and published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, found that introducing peanut-containing foods during infancy as a peanut allergy prevention strategy does not compromise the duration of breastfeeding or affect children’s
Dr. Sarah King, ND It’s not easy being a new mom (or a mom in general) these days. We have information flying around everywhere and from everyone. Friends, family, and even strangers feel inclined to throw you their opinions and advice which often comes across as criticism. In reality, every mom just wants to do
