Pediatricians Give False Security to Parents During ‘Doctors Swallow Lego for Science’ Project
Razi Berry Small toys and other small items can present a hazard to small children who like to put them in their mouths, and may try to swallow them. The biggest hazard, or concern, is that an item would become stuck in a child’s throat preventing them from breathing, and resulting in suffocation. A lesser […]
Sleep More, Study Less, Perform Better on Exams
Razi Berry A recent study underlines the importance of a good night’s sleep for mental performance. In fact, for students, a night of sleep may be better than using that time for studying, for a final exam, for instance. This is what was found when students at Baylor University were given extra points if they […]
Relationship Changes Effects Physical Activity
Razi Berry A recent study reminds us that drastic social and life changes can impact healthy habits in our lives. A change in relationship status may be of significant impact. The study linked changes in relationships to physical exercise. Amount of non-exercised steps was reduced over a 4 year time period The amount of non-exercised […]
Hypnotherapy May be Treatment Option for IBS Patients
Razi Berry A recent study suggests that gut-directed hypnotherapy may serve as an effective new treatment option for individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).1 The study also suggests that group or individual sessions offer benefits, and this may be a new option in primary and secondary care. What is IBS? IBS is a common […]
In-Person Contact Reduces PTSD and Depression in Military Veterans
Razi Berry A great new study supports in-person social interactions as protective against depression and PTSD symptoms. The study found that this protection was not seen with other social outlets, such as phone, email or social media interaction, such as Facebook. The study was conducted by the VA Portland Health Care System and Oregon Health […]
The Recommendations for Antibiotic Use in Children are Changing
Razi Berry We are moving out of the antibiotic era of medicine. More frequent and dangerous antibiotic resistant infections have pushed the conventional medical world to accept that the once miracle of antibiotics are no longer the panacea they once were considered. There is a public health push to educate the public that antibiotics are […]
Father’s Smoking Habits May Impact Son’s Fertility
Razi Berry A recent study has linked parental tobacco smoking to lower sperm count in sons. However, this study wasn’t looking at maternal smoking, but rather the smoking status of the father. The research team found that independently of nicotine exposure from the mother, men who had fathers who smoked during their pregnancy had half as […]
Healthy Ways to Handle S.A.D and Loss During the Holidays
Dr. Rosia Parrish, ND Each year, I get excited about the lighting of the Flagstaff star on Veterans Day here in Boulder, Colorado because this event begins the holiday season, for me. With a growing practice, and a toddler, I am extra busy this time of year. How do you feel about the holidays this […]
MDMA Found to Increase Cooperation With Others
Razi Berry A new study from England suggests that MDMA may increase people’s willingness to cooperate with each other.1 A lot of interest has been given to MDMA, a commonly used street drug called ecstasy or molly. Pure MDMA is currently being heavily researched for its potential in treating mental health conditions such as PTSD and […]
How to Optimize Your Cardiovascular Function to Maximize Energy
Dr. Sean X. Hesler, ND Thyroid, adrenals, anemia, stress, infections…oh my! When most health-savvy people think of fatigue, they think of these causes. While these are very common causes of fatigue in my patients, as a whole-patient Naturopathic Physician, I always consider my patients’ cardiovascular health as KEY to their energy levels! Reduced circulation is […]