4 Simple Steps to Getting the Most From Your Doctor Appointments
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND These days medical appointments tend to be hurried and leave both doctor and patient feeling a bit frustrated. Aside from overhauling the medical system as a whole, here are a few suggestions to help make the most of your time. Communicate Come to your appointment with a clear sense of purpose. […]
Do Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements Work?
Kimberly M. Sanders, ND A Look at Recent Clinical Trials Osteoarthritis affects more than 20 million individuals in the United States and is one of the leading causes of disability in the aging population.1 Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disorder leading to the breakdown of cartilage within the joint. The joints most typically affected include the […]
Is Radiation Wrecking Our Health?
Sarah A LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco Can Lifestyle and Supplements Protect Us From These Detrimental Radiation Effects? We can’t escape radiation exposure.1-7 It’s present naturally in our environment, in some of the foods we eat, our water supply, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, radioactive power generation, consumer products, military and industrial sources, and, of course, the cell […]
Start Your Healing Diet – Now!
Dr. Teri Jaklin, BA,ND, IFMCP @WaterdownClinic After years of not being taken seriously, even considered out right quackery, nutritional intervention as a cornerstone for recovery and maintenance for people with MS is now center stage, the star of the show. Ironically nutritional recommendations for multiple sclerosis go as far back as the 40s and since […]
Boost Bone Health Naturally!
Dr. Michelle Cameron, ND Osteoporosis refers to a skeletal condition characterized by decreased bone mass. This contributes to fragile and porous bones leading to an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is most common in postmenopausal women due to accelerated bone loss occurring as a result of declining estrogen levels. In the United States alone, an […]
Kathy G’s Tread Tabata: September Sizzle
Fitness guru Kathy “G” Glabicky dropped by to show us this quick routine to burn major calories this Fall. Kathy G’s Tread Tabata is the BEST combination of killer cardio and muscle-sculpting to tighten, tone, and increase strength and stamina! It incorporates tabata intervals on the treadmill (20 seconds on, 10 seconds off for 8 […]
Collagen-Rich Golden Broth for Beautiful Skin
Publisher Razi Berry Rich in collagen and the healing properties of turmeric (anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory) this broth is badass for beautiful skin, hair and healthy joints. The secret ingredient may surprise you. Another lifetime ago, I worked for a major cosmetics company. Most of what we sold was “color”, think eyeshadow, lipstick etc. The higher ups […]
Understanding the Eye
Dr. Jodi Vingelen, ND @VLM_Dr_Jodi The Remarkable Structure of the Eye One of the most remarkable structures in all of nature is the eye. It has many resemblances to the camera, but is a much more complex and delicate instrument than the best of cameras. There are many things that affect the health of the […]
The World of Wonder In Our Bellies
Who’s Inhabiting Who? Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco We have entered an exciting new frontier in healthcare! It’s related to the emergence of a scientific specialty called microbiomology, the study of the various microbes in our bodies and how they modulate our health. The Clinical Microbiology and Infection journal states, “the microbiome constitutes the last […]
Protecting our Children at Back to School Time
Publisher Razi Berry “The Great Aim of Education is not Knowledge but Action”-Herbert Spencer Back to school. For some parents, it is the end. The end of a relaxed schedule. The end of lazy afternoons where your child has a chance to daydream. The end of road trips, the seaside and spending the whole day […]