Easy 3 week cleanse to reset, renew, and rejuvenate
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, […]
Relaxation Tips for Parents with Sick Children
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 […]
Wyoming Passes First Acupuncture Law; 47th State to Regulate the Practice of Acupuncture
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 […]
3 Ways to Get Your Cat to Drink More Water
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 […]
Parents: Cultivating Medical Autonomy in Adolescence May Increase Sexual Health
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 […]
Himalayan Ethnobotanical Cosmetic Pearls
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 […]
Healing Rumination
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 […]
Some Ideas for Prescribing Homeopathics for Rashes: Acne
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? […]
Do You Need A Media Diet?
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 […]
Using Your Naturopath as Part of Your TEAM
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 […]