Dr. Carly Polland, ND We live in a toxic, toxic world. Organophosphates, phthalates, perfluorinated acids, and bisphenol-A are lurking around every corner to poison our bodies. But while we are busy avoiding the toxins polluting our environment, we are missing the toxins that are wreaking havoc in our body. Because your body is creating toxins […]
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Around this time of the year, a lot of people are sick and for just about everyone, it’s clear that their immune system could be strengthened. But what if you’re not sick or don’t ever get sick? Does that mean that your immune system is functioning optimally? What are some other
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Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND Cold & flu season is here! But there are simple things you can do to keep yourself healthy… The commonly used explanation, ‘I caught a cold because Suzy kept coughing on me,’ is not entirely true. If it were, every person near Suzy would become ill, but this doesn’t happen. If
Dr. Tanya Lee, H.BSc, ND In one of my previous articles for the Natural Path, I outlined the essential nutrients expecting mothers should optimize to maintain a healthy pregnancy. Another nutrient that should be added to this list is a molecule called L-carnitine. L-carnitine L-carnitine is a molecule made from amino acids lysine and methionine
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco The Naturopathic Medicine Path- More Than Just Medicine When I first graduated with my degree in Naturopathic Medicine, I knew it would not be an easy road to trudge down. Just ten short years ago, my follow colleagues and I were well aware that we had more than one purpose
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox Now is a Great Time to Consider the Benefits of Thermotherapy The crisp autumn air reminds us that winter is around the corner. As the temperature changes, now is a great time to consider the benefits of thermotherapy. Specifically, sauna bathing, when timed appropriately and paired with cold water exposure,
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman During pregnancy, up to ninety percent of women develop stretch marks.1 Many products claim to prevent them but few have been proven effective. The pool of research studies in this area is small, but there is some evidence to support the use of natural remedies. One study found that bitter
Dr. Emily Chan, ND A leaky gut is not a good thing. For example, a leaking sewer pipe into our water supply is a problem. This article will discuss the one molecule that causes leaky gut. But before that, what symptoms does leaky gut cause? IBS Symptoms (including alternating loose stools and diarrhea) Gas/bloating Poor
Dr. Rosia Parrish, ND Parents, here’s something you need to know: the personal care products that your daughter uses could be disrupting her hormones. Toxic Risk of Personal Care Products A recent study by UC Berkeley and Clinica de Salud del Valle de Salinas showed that teenagers who stopped using certain shampoos, lotions, and makeup
