Dr. Emily Chan, ND Breaking through Brain Fog Frustration Brain fog can be frustrating, keeping those who suffer from it from doing what they want to do. It takes so long to do something with a spacey brain. Sometimes increased anxiety, depression and fatigue also accompany brain fog making it difficult for those afflicted by […]
Walnuts Lower Food Cravings by Promoting a Feeling of Fullness when Consumed A recent study looked at the ability for walnuts to curb appetite.1 It is generally accepted that walnuts lower food cravings, by promoting a feeling of fullness when they are consumed. Nuts in general seem to serve as a great snack that provides
Research Confirms Exercise Necessary for Heart Failure Patients It’s well known that exercise is good for the body, good for the heart, good for the mind; exercising is something we seldom try and convince ourselves not to do. However, how does this add up in an individual with heart failure? A lack of exercise may
Dr Kaitlyn Zorn, ND Did you know that you can use a healthy diet to create serotonin? A lot of us think of “stress-eating” when we talk about foods in relation to stress and anxiety. Ever bought a treat to cheer you up? Well, the reason why we reach towards certain foods when we are
Fortify Poplar Trees with Probiotics A group of researchers in collaboration with a handful of small companies have developed a process to fortify poplar trees with probiotics to increase their ability to cleanse soils from pollutants and toxins.1 Trees naturally filter contaminants from soil and groundwater, degrading them into harmless elements. In the past, trees
Light to Moderate Drinking and Cardiovascular Health A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology confirms that light to moderate drinking may have some benefits, while heavy drinking still increases the risk of mortality, from all causes.1 Studies have suggested that light to moderate drinking can be beneficial to cardiovascular health,
Scan May Reveal Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease There is new research which suggests that an eye scan may be able to show the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD).1 Neuroscience researchers have found peripheral areas of beta amyloid plaque formation in the retina, similar to those seen in the brain of patients with AD.
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Dr. Matthew Strickland Before starting a career in naturopathic medicine, you may be wondering “Is naturopathic medicine safe?” The following article describes the education, insurance rates, and studies on naturopathic medicine that answers that question. Naturopathic Medical Education Every licensed naturopathic doctor had to go through a rigorous four year science-based medical education at one
A new research study has investigated the link between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in children and future alcohol abuse. The study concludes that there is supporting evidence that TBIs sustained in childhood increase the risk for alcohol abuse behavior as an adult.1 This is not research looking at alcohol’s role in causing TBIs, which is
