Dr. Sarah King, ND Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and the Alzheimer’s Prevention Connection Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly, accounting for almost 5 million cases in the United States.1 There are 3 major characteristic pathologies of AD: amyloid-b pathology, tau pathology, and synaptic pathologies which affect the […]
Dr. Sarah King, ND Would it surprise you to know that the human colon contains about 3.3 lbs. of bacteria?1 This microbiota is practically its own organ, acting as an entire ecosystem, with its own immune system, nervous system, and the ability to influence what the body absorbs from inside the intestinal lumen. Consider the
Dr Sarah King, ND Health Status of Male Partners Cannot be Overlooked in Pre-conception Stage When couples are attempting to conceive, we often put the weight of nutritional and overall health status on women. This is largely attributed to the fact that post-conception a woman’s body must provide the energy, sustenance, blood supply, and nutrition
Dr Sarah King, ND Pap Results and What to do Next When it comes to women’s cervical health, the Pap test, also known as a Pap smear, is significantly important in reducing the incidence of cervical cancer.1 But with so many different stages of atypical or abnormal cells, even before the progression to cancer, it can
Dr Sarah King, ND The Sun, Electric Lighting, and Sleep Schedules For many thousands of years, the sun was the only source of light for humans, and as such, our behaviour followed a natural day-night or light-dark cycle.1,2 With the invention of electric lighting about 150 years ago, our sleep-wake cycles were altered and since
Dr. Sarah King, ND In mental health care, we talk about “being in the moment” to help alleviate anxiety. But what if you’re still haunted by your past? If you have ever experienced a traumatic event – to whatever degree has affected you – you know that it can be difficult to work through these
Dr. Sarah King ND Making the time for Mindfulness It’s easy to become distracted on a daily basis; whether due to multi-tasking, keeping up with a full schedule, or running through thoughts and lists in your head. There can be a tendency to reflect on past events, interactions and the desire to plan ahead and
Dr Sarah King ND Perhaps, delaying exposure shouldn’t be so delayed Our former understanding of the outcomes from exposure to allergens early in life has more recently been questioned. Previously, we had thought that delaying exposure to certain substances would help prevent sensitivity and subsequent allergies and illnesses in childhood. However, these guidelines may not
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox Each woman’s experience with her period is different and unique. There are some of us that really connect to our cycles. We track them and take notice where we are in the moon cycle. We might have a deep love for our uterus; we may even be happy with or
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox Now is a Great Time to Consider the Benefits of Thermotherapy The crisp autumn air reminds us that winter is around the corner. As the temperature changes, now is a great time to consider the benefits of thermotherapy. Specifically, sauna bathing, when timed appropriately and paired with cold water exposure,
