Essential Oils are Not Created Equally
American Botanical Council (ABC) Supports the “Botanical Adulterants Program” The American Botanical Council (ABC) has recently posted an article and some resources on the adulteration of essential oils.1 This is not entirely new information; however, it is worth being reminded that many of the products physicians and holistic practitioners use are vastly different in quality […]
Have Compassion for Your Overworked Doctor
The State of our Health Care System Today I wrote a short news article for NDNR recently, about how much time physicians spend working within electronic health record (EHR) systems during their workday. I thought I’d rewrite it for the readers of the NaturalPath, because I think it gives valuable context to the state of our […]
Higher Risk of Death with Antidepressant Use
A recent study published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, has concluded that antidepressant use increases risk for all-cause mortality.1 It is generally known that most antidepressants work by affecting serotonin in the brain – inhibiting reabsorption by neurons so its activity lasts longer. However, the exact mechanisms of these drugs – serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), tricyclics […]
Botulism Warning for Canning-at-Home
It’s Canning Season! Canning is getting more and more popular among a younger generation that may not have had the influences of mother and grandmother to teach them about the finer details of the practice. Canning is a wonderful way to preserve fruits and vegetables, and a vital component of the “back to earth” movement. […]
Fall in Love with Apple Season (Delicious Recipe Included)
Apples are an Incredible Fruit Full of fiber and antioxidants and relatively low in calories, some even consider them to be a super-food. And, there are so many different varieties that it’s hard to ever get bored with this crispy tree fruit as a snack, appetizer, or central ingredient to delicious baked goods. But what […]
Women Seem to Want Less Sex as a Relationship Progresses
Recent Study Concludes Women Twice as Likely to Lose Interest in Sex vs. Men A recent British study on adult attitudes towards sex concluded that women are twice as likely to lose interest in sex compared to men in a long-term relationship.1 There were 2 main reasons for the lack of interest, which were a […]
“Nomophobia” – Phone Separation Anxiety
Recent Study on this ‘Phone’omenon A recent article has elucidated quite nicely some specific considerations which may not be intuitively obvious to an older generation when it comes to the idea of “smart-phone addiction” or overuse. A study, which was recently published, has been researching this very real phenomenon, and has some very interesting points, […]
Sugar Addiction: Are you Addicted?
Refined Crystalline Substance with Coarse Consequences Whether or not it influences our individual food choices, there is a growing cultural understanding that sugar is an unhealthy part of the diet. We’re talking about the refined crystalline substance that comes in soda, cookies and other refined, packaged products. Not the natural sugar that comes in fruit, […]
How Does Sharing a Bed with Your Dog Affect your Sleep?
Does Your Pooch Help or Hinder the Quality of your Zzzzzs? An interesting study was published recently looking at whether or not sleeping with a pet in the room, or sharing the same bed as your dog can inhibit sleep.1 According to the study, 40 million people in the country have a dog, and over […]
Why B Vitamins?
And what makes a vitamin a “B vitamin?” It is not uncommon to get a recommendation from a holistic practitioner or functional medicine doctor to begin taking B vitamins. But why? And what exactly are “B vitamins?” B vitamins are a group of 8 vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin and “B-12”). […]