Spring into Health Cleanse The beginning of Spring is a perfect time to cleanse the body. Typically, people are less active during the winter, eat a little more “comfort” food, and maybe even gain a little weight. Now that the sun is coming out, we’re getting out of the house more regularly, moving around more, […]
A recent study reminds us once again of the importance of taking care of ourselves in times of crisis. From Greece, a research team has conducted a favorable study using progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) combined with guided imagery (GI) to reduce anxiety and improve mood in parents of children recently diagnosed with a malignancy.1 An ill
State Will Require National Standards for Education and Certification Examinations CHEYENNE, WY – March 29, 2017– A long, arduous journey has come to an end for acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners and proponents living in Wyoming. Governor Matt Mead signed HB 165, the state’s first law regulating acupuncture, also known as “The Wyoming Acupuncture Practice
Angie Krause, ND Cats Are Notorious For Dehydration They are desert animals and tend to be poor water consumers. Unfortunately, this dehydration can worsen kidney and bladder disease. Here are a few easy ways to increase the amount of moisture in your cat’s diet. 1. Wet or Raw Food Only Kibble is a total disaster
Recently, the CDC issued a press release regarding the relationship between sexual and reproductive health services – including STD/STI screening, and contraceptive measures, and sexual health risk assessment – in individuals aged 15-25, and confidentiality issues.1 Confidentiality Concerns Because individuals may be eligible to be covered by their parents’ health insurance plan(s) until the age
In the Himalayan region of Kashmir, Pakistan, tribal women have been using medicinal plants for cosmetic purposes for generations upon generations. An article which came across my desk this week has compiled information from 310 women in 16 different villages regarding which plants are commonly used, and for which purposes.1 A total of 39 different
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Series V of VII The Rumination Situation “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” —Thich Nhat Hanh Rumination happens when you spend time thinking negatively about your issues, self-reflect negatively, focus on feelings associated with negative situations in
Homeopathy is amazing for treating rashes, especially in children. However, there are a ton of remedies indicated for various types of rashes. It is very important to differentiate the components of a rash when prescribing a homeopathic. Is it an eczema type of rash with a thickening of the skin, and fissuring? Does it itch?
Alethea Fleming, ND Root Complaint: Anxiety In recent months primary care physicians have noticed a substantial uptick in the number of visits that have anxiety at their root. The chief complaint varies, sometimes it’s insomnia, or irritability, heartburn, headaches, or sometimes just a frank “I feel more anxious.” No matter your political leanings, the last
To many who are a part of the holistic healthcare field, or patients, parents, and partners inclined to seek out alternative care, there is a perception of competition between conventional medical doctors and naturopaths (and other holistic practitioners). This could not be further from the truth. The most basic and fundamental goal of every healthcare
