A recent research article has championed the metabolic effects of a favorite culinary spice: cayenne pepper. This herb has historically been used for all kinds of health promoting purposes, including opening up blood vessels during heart attacks, fighting off colds and flus, joint pain, migraine headaches, preventing blood clots, and others. It’s a component of […]
There was a recently published article outlining a strategic mindfulness plan to enhance athletic performance. The article is a prelude to a book, “Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement,” coming out soon. It is generally well accepted that there is a significant mental component to athletic performance. Coaches, parents and athletes all agree that enhancing mental clarity,
A recent study projects that small decreases in the MMR vaccine could lead to large increases in measles outbreaks. The study is a response to the 18 states which allow for non-medical or philosophical belief exemptions to vaccinations. The study cites that as a nation, the United States is “near the threshold of 90 to
May 5, 2017 Washington, DC – Naturopathic doctors educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical schools in North America are required to complete a 4-year, in-residence, handson medical program consisting of 4,100 hours of class and clinical training. This is according to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), which today launched a new information
June 29, 2017 Washington, DC – Patients seeking a doctor who will boost their body’s natural healing ability and apply the least invasive diagnostics and therapies should consider a licensed naturopathic doctor. This is according to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), which today released a new FAQ on six reasons to choose a
July 27, 2017 Washington, DC – Even though the terms “naturopathic doctor” and “naturopath” are often used interchangeably by medical practitioners in other disciplines and the public, consumers seeking a naturopathic doctor should know they are not the same. This is according to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), which today released a new
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Food for Mood The other crucial mood stabilizer I found was to keep my blood sugar levels stable during the day by eating more protein and complex carbohydrates with every meal, and as my snacks. Protein (nuts, eggs, seeds, lentils, fish, chicken, whey, meats, tofu, yogurt, and sprouts) and complex carbohydrates (legumes, potatoes, corn, vegetables,
Bateman Recalls Poultry Products Due to Mis-Branding and an Undeclared Allergen WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2017 – Bateman, a West Sacramento, Calif. establishment, is recalling approximately 20,297 pounds of poultry products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The products contain soy, a
Sarah LoBisco, ND Buyer Beware: Why we aren’t being “Protected” by our Government (Part II) In part I, I discussed the dirty little secret of our toxic environment, why this has health experts concerned, and provided resources for mitigating the effects of harmful exposures. Now, I want to show you why this secret was not
