Aromatic Therapies for PMS
Dr. Shaida Sina, ND One of the first historically recorded uses of aromatic therapies has been traced back to one of the most famous ancient Egyptian queens. It is said that Cleopatra would bathe in water that contained rose petals to scent her body. Today, women are the major consumers of essential oils. This article […]
PANDAS: A Hidden Cause of Anxiety in Children
Dr. Kimberly Sanders, ND @_drkimsanders What is PANDAS? PANDAS, or Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections, is a disorder that can suddenly and drastically change a healthy child into an anxious, obsessive-compulsive, angry, or regressed child. Children with this disorder have a sudden onset of anxiety, OCD, tics, bedwetting, night-terrors, changes in handwriting, […]
Herbal Cough Remedies for Kids
Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHG) It is a known fact, kids get coughs. Some can be very concerning but the vast majority of them are not. Coughs are generally caused by the post-nasal drip that drains down the back of the throat from congestion due to a viral cold. Infants under 6 months should be […]
Reasons Why Women are Choosing Vaginal and Home Birth After Caesarean
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox It is becoming more common for women to elect for a vaginal birth after Caesarean section (VBAC) and more recently reported, home birth after Caesarean (HBAC) 1. This could be due to increased number of safety studies, more childbirth education available, birth stories circulating among women, or previous trauma from […]
The Unseen Implications of Excess Fluoride on Your Health
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND For so many people getting a good night’s sleep is a daily challenge. If you find yourself counting sheep, night after night, you’re not alone. According to a study by Dr. Morin from the University of Laval, 40% of Canadians report having one or more symptoms of insomnia at least three […]
Digestive Enzymes 101
Shawn Peters, Naturopathic Medical Student Generally speaking, there are 3 classes of enzymes: metabolic enzymes, food enzymes, and digestive enzymes. Read on to learn more about each one. Metabolic Enzymes Metabolic enzymes are those that facilitate in performing a number of biochemical reactions in the body. Unless one has a condition that affects how a […]
How to Recover From a Junk Food Binge
Publisher Razi Berry For those of us that eat clean, it is a way of life. Social media may poke fun, portraying us crying over our salad. But we know better. We know that when we eat good, we feel good, and when we eat great, we feel great! We understand that real, healthy […]
Reversing the Healing Deficit: How to Encourage Your Body to Heal
Dr. Millie Lytle, ND, MPH, CNS @milliesays To facilitate the body’s innate ability to heal itself is a principle of Naturopathic Medicine. As Naturopathic Doctors, we are taught to abide by the healing power of nature – vix medicatrix naturae. Under this understanding, Naturopathic Doctors use the therapies in our toolbox such as nutrition, vitamins, […]
The Benefits of Fasting
Dr. Charley Cropley, ND @CharleyCropley “The disease that fasting cannot cure, cannot be cured.” German Proverb I have fasted repeatedly throughout my life. I have also led thousands of people through fasts of between 3 and 7 days; some as long as 50 days. Its benefits surpass that of any other “therapy”. Here are […]
Migraines: When A Headache is More Than A Headache
Dr. Ashley Russell, ND One of the biggest pet peeves of any migraine sufferer is how loosely the term “migraine” is used. It appears that, for some, migraine has become synonymous with having a really bad headache. But for those with this invisible condition, a migraine is so much more than just head pain. The […]