Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND Have you Ever Taken an Antibiotic for a UTI, Acne, Bacterial Infection or for any Other Reason? Did you know that just by taking 1 antibiotic in your lifetime can disrupt the balance of your gut flora? There is new research that connects the relationship of our gut flora with our […]
A recent study looked at the adverse complications from medications that were taken by patients, outside of a medical care facility. They may have been prescribed by a health-care practitioner, but were not administered in an office, or hospital setting.1 Iatrogenic side effects and health complaints are common in the United States and other countries,
Mr. Harlan Patterson Named Acting President Kenmore, WA – Bastyr University has announced that Dr. Charles “Mac” Powell will be stepping down from the position of University President effective immediately; recent health concerns have caused him to reassess his work-life balance. Harlan Patterson, Chair of Bastyr’s Board of Trustees, will assume the role of president
In a very interesting study, the routine use of epinephrine for anaphylaxis was analyzed. It was found that less than half of children presenting to emergency departments for acute anaphylaxis were administered epinephrine before arriving to the hospital, though a majority of these patients had been previously prescribed epinephrine auto-injectors (EA).1 Epinephrine is the first
Two new studies support testing for iron deficiency in female adolescents, even if routine blood work doesn’t show frank anemia.(1,2) Anemia is more common in females due to monthly menstrual blood loss. Because of this, routine blood screening often includes measurements that screen for anemia, beginning during teenage years. However, many women may be experiencing
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND What is Lactate and What Does it Do to You? Lactate is an anxiety-creating chemical that is produced when you eat high amounts of glucose and sugars. Lactate levels increase when you eat lots of sugars, simple carbohydrates, and inflammatory foods. Your liver converts lactate back into glucose, but if your
Dr. Shelese Pratt, ND When the Body Goes Rogue – It’s Easier to Figure out When you Understand how the Body is Supposed to Work Over the years I’ve had the honor of working with many challenging, but rewarding complex neurological cases. In naturopathic medical school I learned how to tackle cases by looking at
A recent study conducted through Stanford University School of Medicine suggests that endurance athletes taking ibuprofen could be doubling their risk of acute kidney injury.1 Acute Kidney Injury Common in High Endurance Athletes Acute kidney injury is fairly common in high endurance athletes, as dehydration leads to a decrease in renal blood flow coupled by
A recent study looked at using oxytocin to improve social abilities in children with autism.1 Autism is marked by difficulty adapting to social situations, reading social cues such as facial expressions, eye contact, and body gestures, as well as a marked difficulty engaging in social relationships, often resulting in extreme anxiety and discomfort. Oxytocin, a
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND Who are the Happiest People you Know? Are they all married and have lots of money? Your answer is quite certainly, ‘no.’ Some are likely single, while some are married. Some might have little money, while some have a lot. Some may even have health challenges. Or perhaps you don’t know
