Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca I’m at that stage of life where the majority of my hours revolve around children – my own kids and those I see as patients in my naturopathic medical practice. Let me paint you a visual picture: kids at home, kids at work, kids as my tired eyes open over […]
Dr. Setarah Tais, ND Infertility, or failure for a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected intercourse, affects 15% of all couples and nearly 50% of these cases are attributed to male factor infertility. There is evidence to suggest that the average sperm count levels has been diminishing in the last several decades1. Hormonal
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Prediabetes, the state of metabolic imbalance that precedes diabetes, is a growing epidemic. In the United States alone it affects 1 in 3 adults of all ages, 1 in 2 elderly adults, and almost 1 in 4 adolescents.1 The condition is characterized by high levels of blood sugar and/or insulin,
BOSTON – A chemical derived from broccoli sprouts is showing promise in treating autism spectrum disorder, according to a recent study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The chemical sulforaphane is a molecule found in the cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. The report
WASHINGTON — There is a gender difference in cardiovascular and psychological reactions to mental stress, according to a study of men and women who were being treated for heart disease. The study was published recently in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and examined 56 women and 254 men diagnosed with heart disease
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Toxic Compounds Permeate our Environment, and our Bodies Almost 500 different chemicals have been found in human blood and fat tissue1 and studies show that the older we get, the more toxins we contain.2 Several are called “diabetogens” because they increase the risk of developing type two diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Millions of children are gearing up to go trick-or-treating on Halloween, and for them, this is the fun part of the holiday. For others, horror movies, haunted houses and creepy costumes offer that element of fear to thrill seekers. But what if the trick or treating is really the aspect we should fear? We all
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND Regardless of where I travel in the US, there is a recurring theme regarding allergies that I have heard during the past few years. “I didn’t have allergies in the past, but now they are very bad,” or, “I never dealt with allergies until I moved here.” The increase in allergic
Dr. Stacey Shillington, ND Naturopathic Beauty manifests with each and every naturopathic prescription. Each time a patient achieves health and balance it reveals itself outwardly as glowing skin, strong hair and nails, a clear and toned complexion, and a strong, lean body. It doesn’t always happen quickly, and often there is a lot of work
Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP The human microbiome (friendly intestinal flora) is a hot topic these days. The truth is that these organisms, outnumbering the total number of human cells in our bodies, are essential for health. They exert major effects on immunity, hormone balance and absorption of nutrients. Their numbers are normally smallest in
