Using Mindfulness in Postpartum Depression
A study last month supports using mindfulness to reduce the fear surrounding labor while also decreasing the likelihood of developing postpartum depression in new mothers.1 I have a been working with a new mother who has been struggling with postpartum depression, and reading this article resonated with what I have experienced with her. When Expectation […]
Naturopathic Medicine Week – June 19 to June 23
Naturopathic Medicine Week June 19 to June 23 We are excited to announce that June 19th through June 23rd is NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE WEEK! Next week is also the last week of the legislative session. We are not sure of when, however there is a strong possibility we will need volunteers to visit the Capitol in […]
Frequent Cannabis Use and Periodontal Disease
A recent study from Columbia University provides evidence that recreational marijuana use increases the incidence of gum disease and tooth loss.1 This is important research since marijuana use is becoming more and more popular, and many people consider it to be a “less harmful” alternative to alcohol, and other drugs. This study points out that […]
Why Grapefruit is Contraindicated with Certain Meds
Someone asked me the other day “why can’t people eat grapefruit with certain medication?” It’s a great question, and when we acknowledge that there is incredible power within the foods we eat to help our body heal, the answer makes a lot of sense. Grapefruit has constituents in it which actually help the liver process […]
Natural Sunscreen Recipe
It’s summertime, and that means sun! If you’re like me, you love the sun, but also need a little sunscreen from time to time so you don’t burn too badly. Most sunscreens available are HORRIBLE, for your skin, your body and the environment. Many contain a compound, oxybenzone, a known endocrine disruptor that is not […]
Weight May Play a Significant Role in the Intensity of Menopause Symptoms
A recent Brazilian study determined that heavier women tend to have more vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause; hot flashes, and night sweats. The reason for this may be that fat insulates the body and helps retain heat. The more fat a person has, the more heat is retained and this disrupts the body’s ability to […]
Hidden Depression
It is estimated that around 15 million Americans suffer from depression each year, but there may be more. A less commonly considered type of depression may be more prevalent than we’d like to admit – smiling depression. What is Smiling Depression? Smiling depression is when a facade of happiness is used to mask a deep […]
Cholesterol is Not the Enemy
We are culturally conditioned to fear cholesterol. It has been explained to many of us that it is a marker that can foretell our heart attack risk, and cardiovascular health. Cholesterol rich foods have in turn been seen as generally unhealthy, and potentially dangerous; foods like eggs, nuts, and meats. All of this is not […]
Arsenicum: A Homeopathic for Anxiety
I know that many of our readers enjoy case vignettes, especially when they employ a homeopathic remedy. This is a case which beautifully demonstrates the dynamic employment of a homeopathic remedy, for a specific acute condition: Arsenicum album. Complaints of Heartburn and Acid Reflux A 50 year old woman presents to our clinic with complaints […]
Fix Your Adrenals
There is an almost ubiquitous complaint of fatigue among the current generation. An underlying sense that we’re lacking energy, tired, and overwhelmed seems to be the norm in our modern culture. One aspect of this – and there are more factors – is the health of the Adrenal glands. Our adrenal glands are extremely important […]