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, […]
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND A novel idea, using probiotics to prevent bacterial disease in our food sources thereby protecting against foodborne illness. Exposure to pathogens residing in our livestock is a direct risk for the development of food poisoning. The overuse of antibiotics in food-producing animals has contributed to the increase in antibiotic resistance and
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND Understanding Endometrial Tissue Endometriosis is a condition that affects women of childbearing age where the endometrial tissue, the lining of the uterus, is found outside of the uterine cavity. When this tissue proliferates or attempts to slough off just like it would in a normal menstrual cycle, it can cause extreme
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND It was previously thought babies were born completely sterile until passing through the birth canal. The discovery of bacteria in umbilical cord blood, placenta tissues, amniotic fluid and neonates first stool has changed our thinking. What is still left to question is which microbes cause increased risk of complications and which
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND Vaginal yeast infections are annoying and uncomfortable. When vaginal yeast infections become chronic, 4 or more infections in 12 months, it can become almost unbearable and can begin to affect daily life.1 Common symptoms of vaginal Candida yeast infections include vaginal pain, discharge, itching and burning. Finding the Cause First it
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND How Probotics Potentiate Antibody Production post Vaccination The immune system is divided into 2 subtypes, the innate immune system and the adaptive immune system. Innate immunity includes physical barriers to the exterior world like skin and mucous membranes, but also includes cells that patrol the body and “consume” anything that is
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND Heart Attack Patients More Prone to Post-Depression Heart attack patients are 3 times more likely to develop major depression when compared to general population.1 After an initial heart attack, depression increases the risk of subsequent heart attacks. Interestingly, individuals with depression are more likely to develop heart disease.15 The stress of
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND A(ghhhhhh)cne! Acne has long been thought of an over abundance of bad, pore clogging, acne causing bacteria that needs to be eradicated. Topical creams, prescription strength scrubs and oral antibiotic therapies have been mainstream treatments for acne sufferers. While the idea of getting rid of known acne causing bacteria sounds like
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND Acne vulgaris rates have been on the rise in western society. Upwards of 79% -95% of the adolescent population is affected with some type of acne. Rates of adults with acne in western society range from 3%-12%.1 What does western society have to do with the increase in acne? Fundamental differences
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND Dr. Lauren Young, ND Proactive Probiotics Allergies have been on the rise with as many as 1 in every 5 Americans being diagnosed with some form of an allergic condition. There has been speculation around the over sterilization of our environment as a major contributing factor in this increase in allergies.
