Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND Most women experience it at least once in their lifetime: that itching, burning, irritated and white chunky discharge that signifies a vaginal yeast infection. A one-off yeast infection is no big deal, you just head to the nearest pharmacy, grab some over the counter yeast infection treatment and Bob’s […]
JACKSON, Miss. – An extract from vernonia amygdalina leaf (bitter leaf) is showing promise as a cancer-fighting agent for breast cancer. Research published in the January 2013 edition of Pharmacology and Pharmacy http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=27511 suggests that extracts will be beneficial in the fight against breast cancer specifically. Native to Africa, this herb has been used in
COLUMBUS, Ohio – A survey of media researchers, parents and pediatricians shows agreement that a child’s exposure to violent media can increase aggression. The survey, conducted by researchers at Ohio State University and Philipps University in Marberg, Germany, was recently published online in the journal Psychology of Popular Media Culture. About 371 media psychologists and
Garlic is a well-known Longstanding Destroyer of Toxins Garlic has been used to ward off evil in virtually every tradition leading back to the ancient Egyptians, who ate a daily ration to ward off illness thought to be caused by evil spirits. European folklore thought garlic kept away “ the touch of Satan” which was
If you’re carving pumpkins or cooking squash for fall meals, you may be interested to know you could be fighting cancer, especially if you consume the seeds! While eating these fruits does not fight cancer in itself, a protein compound in the flesh and seeds known as cucurmosin is showing promise in the treatment of
Irritable bowel syndrome, a disorder that is characterized by altered diarrhea or constipation and abdominal pain, affects about one in 10 people worldwide according to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. While the exact cause of this malady is unknown, what is starting to become clear is that homeopathic treatment shows significant promise in
Part II | Living In a Chemical Soup World Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco How to Deal With the Toxic World In my previous article, I discussed some pretty scary statistics regarding the toxicity of our world and how our health is negatively impacted by various chemicals. Furthermore, I reported on what appears to be
Dr. Gary Weiner, ND, LAc Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprised of ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), is one of the 5 most prevalent gastrointestinal diseases in the United States. It is without a medical cure, often requires a lifetime of care,1 and can be difficult to manage with either conventional or unconventional treatment.
Part II | Living in a Chemical Soup World Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco Our World of Toxic Soup It’s a fact. We are navigating in a world of chemicals which are so prevalent in the environment that no one can get away from them! Every day, everywhere people are being exposed to these toxins
Dr. Doni Wilson, ND Breast cancer awareness is an important time to reflect upon how natural approaches to wellness can play a leading role in preventing cancer. Through my fifteen years of practicing naturopathic medicine I have discovered, first hand, how the foods we eat and our lifestyle choices can either support or suppress health.
