What Memories Can You Trust? All of them and None of them
Razi Berry What memories can you trust? “Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” – Oscar Wilde I have a hard time letting go of things. But I prefer to frame it this way: I like to hold on. Not in an unhealthy way, I’ve worked through that, but I love […]
World Health Organization Against Trans Fats
Node Smith, ND The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a precedent for a worldwide ban on artificial trans fats in all foods over the next 5 years. Trans fats are recognized as unhealthy fats that are artificially made by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil. This process creates a solid oil at a lower temperature, […]
Neurophysiological Foundation for Mindful Breathing
Node Smith, ND Many claim that meditative practices concentrating on bringing awareness to the breath, such as pranayama, can increase focus, and attention. A study from Trinity College Dublin elucidates this link between the breath and attention. Breath-training through mindful meditation practices has myriad cognitive benefits Much like training other physical abilities, breath-training through mindful […]
Gut Biodiversity and Atherosclerosis
Node Smith, ND A recent study has shown that microbiome diversity, or lack thereof, may influence atherosclerosis.1 The research is being conducted at the MRC and British Heart Foundation. Non-diverse gut microbiota may lead to many diseases and disorders There is a growing interest in the gut microbiome’s relationship with various diseases and disorders. Diversity, […]
Top Naturopathic Tips to Tame Allergies in Children
Dr Catherine Clinton, ND As the days get longer and warmer, the pollen counts begin to rise across the country. Runny noses, itchy eyes, sneezing, postnasal drip and coughs are the most common allergy symptoms and, boy, can they make life miserable! With my patients and my family, I like to work on balancing the […]
Touch Your Fears
Razi Berry My practice of embodiment Part of my practice of embodiment is to bring more touch into my daily experience. I used to live so much in my head, which is where anxiety and worry live. Fear is different from anxiety in that fear protects you when processed in healthy ways. Anxiety is fear […]
4 Proven Ways to Reduce Leg Swelling and Varicose Veins in Pregnancy
Dr Sarah King, ND Changes in circulation, resulting in swelling, varicose veins and hemorrhoids, are common during pregnancy. It’s no wonder, with an increase in body weight from the fetus and surrounding fluid, extra pressure is added onto organs and other structures like the weaker-walled veins. About 40% of pregnant women will be affected, and […]
Healthy Diet Helps Fertility
Node Smith, ND A recent report in the journal Human Reproduction, concludes that it may be more difficult for women who consume too much junk food to become pregnant.1 Research shows that women who don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables may have a decreased chance of conceiving over the course of a year. Infertility plagues […]
SLEEP: The Great Regulator of Health
A new study on linking quality of life to sleep duration in a population with chronic kidney disease speaks loudly to the importance of sleep for maintaining our mental and physical health.1 While the study states that sleep disorders are common in individuals with chronic kidney disease, it is well understood that sleep problems are […]
Study Supports Low-Carb Diet in Management of Type 1 Diabetes
Node Smith, ND A recent study has dug up the historical practice of carbohydrate restriction in type 1 diabetes management and shown it to be effective at decreasing insulin requirements as well as improving patient satisfaction with the management of their diabetes.1 Authors of the study point out that this approach to diabetes management is […]