A Doctor’s Own Home Care Regimen for Colds and Flu
Sarah Cimperman, ND We don’t like to admit it, but even doctors get sick. And many of us are terrible patients, so we often elect to treat ourselves. It’s not a good idea in cases of serious illness, but it’s often appropriate during colds and flu, when the best thing to do is stay home. […]
What to do During Cold and Flu Season
Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND What do you do when you are sick? What do you do when your child is sick? Last year, our son spiked a 40-41C/103-104 F fever a few days after Halloween. As a Naturopathic doctor, I already feel “on the fringe” with the amazing awareness we have of health – but […]
Turmeric Tea for Colds and Flu
Sarah Cimperman, ND Turmeric Has a History as Both Food and Medicine Traditionally it has been used to treat small pox, arthritis, liver disease, digestive problems, menstrual disorders, and cancer, as well as respiratory conditions and infections.1 Curcumin, one of the active compounds inside turmeric, may be best known for its anti-inflammatory activity, but research […]
New Shingles Vaccine
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND The New Shingles Vaccine is much better than the old; Wait to get this one Shingles is a painful viral rash that can affect anyone who has ever had chicken pox. It’s more common as we get older and immunity wanes and sometimes patients who have shingles are left with a […]
How to Naturally Treat Laryngitis
Dr. Thomas Kruzel, ND Inflammation of the Larynx Laryngitis is a condition caused by an inflammation of the larynx or “voice box” which results in a loss of the person’s ability to speak except in a whisper. There may be a number of causes of the inflammation such as overuse, straining the vocal cords, or infection of the throat and […]
Role of Epstein Barr Virus in Hashimoto’s Thyroid Disease
Dr. Kimberly Sanders, ND @_drkimsanders What is Epstein Barr Virus? Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) is a type of herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, also known as “mono.” While the symptoms of infectious mononucleosis will resolve over time, the virus stays dormant inside a patients B lymphocyte cells for life. EBV inside the B lymphocytes can […]
Vaccines for Seniors Part 1: Shingles Shot
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND The last time you went to the pharmacy you were probably met with a large ad showing a person clearly in pain, exhorting you to get your shingles vaccine. No one wants to be in pain like that poor person in the picture, but it also makes sense to get the […]
How to Stay Healthy Through Cold and Flu Season
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND @DrJodyND Cold & flu season is here! But there are simple things you can do to keep yourself healthy The commonly used explanation, “I caught a cold because Suzy kept coughing on me,” is not entirely true. If it were, every person near Suzy would become ill, but this doesn’t happen. […]
Your Children and Enterovirus-D68: How to Keep Your Kids Safe
A rare strain of non-polio enterovirus-D68 is more severe this year than before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. From mid-August to mid-October 2014 the CDC or state public health laboratories have confirmed a total of 796 people in 46 states and the District of Columbia have contracted respiratory illness […]
8 Reasons You Should Not Ignore Zinc
Zinc might be one of the most important minerals for health. It boosts the immune system, is involved in healthy cell division and is a powerful anti-oxidant. Low zinc levels can cause infertility, low libido and accelerated aging. An article published in July by the Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, from the […]