There are so many chemicals and generally nasty stuff in conventional makeup and skincare products these days that it’s best for our health that we try and avoid it altogether. Save your health (and some cash) by making these all-natural beauty DIY! Your skin, hair, and nails will thank you. 1. Make your own perfume […]
Dr. Kimberly Sanders, ND @_drkimsanders What is Epstein Barr Virus? Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) is a type of herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, also known as “mono.” While the symptoms of infectious mononucleosis will resolve over time, the virus stays dormant inside a patients B lymphocyte cells for life. EBV inside the B lymphocytes can
Dr. Kali MacIsaac HBSc, ND A very new study has shed some scientific light on what naturopathic doctors have known for a long time – skin health tells us a lot about the internal workings of the body, especially hormonal balance. Many skin disorders are a manifestation of improper hormonal regulation It is great when
Dr. Sarah A LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco Last week I was discussing with an esteemed colleague how I implement the safe use of essential oils with my patients. A question that emerged in our conversation was if there was a direct comparison of the potency of essential oils to supplements or herbs that contain them. I
Elena Jutai, ND The number one New Year’s resolution is quitting smoking What does it take to quit? The International Tobacco Control Four Country cohort survey recruited 21,613 smokers across seven waves in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States. They found that over 40% of smokers reported attempts to quit in a
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND The second non-annual vaccination that is commonly recommended to adults over 65 are the pneumococcal vaccines. Earlier versions have been used in young children for several decades now and in 2014 the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immune Practices (ACIP) has recommended routine vaccination for adults over age
Sophia Smith As we age, our skin starts to change, too. It becomes less firm over time, and all the negative influences cause wrinkles, acne, blemishes, and much more. Taking care of your skin is crucial, and it is important to know that products based on natural ingredients are probably the best choice a woman
Dr. Katie Hendricks, Phd What is ‘swoon quotient’? *Swoon quotient: the felt experience of gratitude, intimacy, appreciation and sexual feelings all swirling together, or, the tendency to almost fall over in bliss being around your mate. Recently I came back from errands and met Gay in the kitchen. When we hugged and kissed hello I
Dr. Richard Maurer, ND @drrichardmaurer Anaerobic versus aerobic? It’s like meat versus vegetables—it’s not an either-or, I know. Anaerobic and aerobic are on the same team and work together for 99.9 percent of our natural activities. What I am referring to when I say anaerobic and aerobic are these two systems1. Short-term / Lactic acid
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND It’s the time of year for skin, dry eyes and irritated sinuses. Humidified air can offer relief but can quickly become a health hazard when not used properly. There are a few common ways to humidify the air including central humidifiers connected to the whole house heating system, ultrasonic cool mist humidifiers,
