Someone asked me the other day “why can’t people eat grapefruit with certain medication?” It’s a great question, and when we acknowledge that there is incredible power within the foods we eat to help our body heal, the answer makes a lot of sense. Grapefruit has constituents in it which actually help the liver process […]
It’s summertime, and that means sun! If you’re like me, you love the sun, but also need a little sunscreen from time to time so you don’t burn too badly. Most sunscreens available are HORRIBLE, for your skin, your body and the environment. Many contain a compound, oxybenzone, a known endocrine disruptor that is not
A recent Brazilian study determined that heavier women tend to have more vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause; hot flashes, and night sweats. The reason for this may be that fat insulates the body and helps retain heat. The more fat a person has, the more heat is retained and this disrupts the body’s ability to
It is estimated that around 15 million Americans suffer from depression each year, but there may be more. A less commonly considered type of depression may be more prevalent than we’d like to admit – smiling depression. What is Smiling Depression? Smiling depression is when a facade of happiness is used to mask a deep
We are culturally conditioned to fear cholesterol. It has been explained to many of us that it is a marker that can foretell our heart attack risk, and cardiovascular health. Cholesterol rich foods have in turn been seen as generally unhealthy, and potentially dangerous; foods like eggs, nuts, and meats. All of this is not
I know that many of our readers enjoy case vignettes, especially when they employ a homeopathic remedy. This is a case which beautifully demonstrates the dynamic employment of a homeopathic remedy, for a specific acute condition: Arsenicum album. Complaints of Heartburn and Acid Reflux A 50 year old woman presents to our clinic with complaints
There is an almost ubiquitous complaint of fatigue among the current generation. An underlying sense that we’re lacking energy, tired, and overwhelmed seems to be the norm in our modern culture. One aspect of this – and there are more factors – is the health of the Adrenal glands. Our adrenal glands are extremely important
Sarah LoBisco, ND Allergies and Essential Oils In Part I, I discussed the complexity of the question, “can someone be allergic to essential oils?” In it, I got you up-to-date on the properties of essential oils and various factors that could possibly cause an unwanted hypersensitivity response mediated by the immune system. I also delved
In a recent study, researchers found that the data reported by 7 commonly worn fitness devices is incredibly inaccurate, especially energy expenditure (number of calories burned). Since millions of people wear these devices, and are potentially using them to help inform healthy decisions, this is important news. These are devices that typically measure heart rate,
