Wyoming Passes First Acupuncture Law; 47th State to Regulate the Practice of Acupuncture
State Will Require National Standards for Education and Certification Examinations CHEYENNE, WY – March 29, 2017– A long, arduous journey has come to an end for acupuncture and Oriental medicine practitioners and proponents living in Wyoming. Governor Matt Mead signed HB 165, the state’s first law regulating acupuncture, also known as “The Wyoming Acupuncture Practice […]
Parents: Cultivating Medical Autonomy in Adolescence May Increase Sexual Health
Recently, the CDC issued a press release regarding the relationship between sexual and reproductive health services – including STD/STI screening, and contraceptive measures, and sexual health risk assessment – in individuals aged 15-25, and confidentiality issues.1 Confidentiality Concerns Because individuals may be eligible to be covered by their parents’ health insurance plan(s) until the age […]
Himalayan Ethnobotanical Cosmetic Pearls
In the Himalayan region of Kashmir, Pakistan, tribal women have been using medicinal plants for cosmetic purposes for generations upon generations. An article which came across my desk this week has compiled information from 310 women in 16 different villages regarding which plants are commonly used, and for which purposes.1 A total of 39 different […]
Some Ideas for Prescribing Homeopathics for Rashes: Acne
Homeopathy is amazing for treating rashes, especially in children. However, there are a ton of remedies indicated for various types of rashes. It is very important to differentiate the components of a rash when prescribing a homeopathic. Is it an eczema type of rash with a thickening of the skin, and fissuring? Does it itch? […]
Using Your Naturopath as Part of Your TEAM
To many who are a part of the holistic healthcare field, or patients, parents, and partners inclined to seek out alternative care, there is a perception of competition between conventional medical doctors and naturopaths (and other holistic practitioners). This could not be further from the truth. The most basic and fundamental goal of every healthcare […]
The Ultimate Crunchy Mother’s Day Gift Guide
[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_padding_divider size=”25″][vc_single_image image=”11751″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][mk_padding_divider size=”25″][vc_column_text] Whether you are a mom or know a mom, we here at NaturalPath have you covered. From essential oils to Mala beads we are offering up some of the best gift ideas for you and yours. Enter to win the ultimate crunchy mom gift basket with select featured items from […]
Working with Somatization and Catastrophizing in IBS Patients
A recent article on irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) highlights the effectivity of using psychological treatment methods to address somatization and catastrophizing in IBS patients.1 IBS is defined as recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort at least 3 days per month in the last 3 months with 2 or more of the following: improvement with defecation, onset […]
Adding a little depth to your acute prescribing Staphisagria
Many of you probably use homeopathic remedies for acute conditions such as coughs, colds, flus, musculoskeletal complaints, and rashes. Reading a list of acute symptoms can be tedious, as well as frustrating, as many of the remedies overlap on the physical level. And if any have visited a homeopath, you’ve probably noticed remedies being prescribed […]
SoyNut Butter Recall Linked to E. Coli Outbreak
On March 7, 2017, the CDC posted a press release that SoyNut Butter Company recalled all varieties of I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butters and all varieties of I.M. Healthy Granola products, due to a recent multistate outbreak of E. coli.1 This release comes after 4 additional cases were confirmed early last week. Consumers are advised not […]
Training Our Brains to Compete Like Athletes
A recent study conducted by the Stanford University School of Medicine shows that simple mnemonic devices can be taught to individuals with no prior memorization skills, giving them memory ability on par with “trained” memory athletes. Memory athletes compete in tournaments and competitions where they memorize lists of unrelated words, random historical data, long digital […]