Dr. Catherine Darley, ND @naturalsleepdoctor There is strong connection between blood sugar control and sleep health. As the percentage of Americans with diabetes, metabolic syndrome and pre-diabetes increases, this is something for each of us to be aware of, and to evaluate whether it is relevant for our own health. Sleep Deprivation As we’ve discussed […]
Protein powders have become commonplace in the diets of health-conscious Americans who want to build muscle mass or who are following vegan diets. They appear anywhere from additives in smoothies to pancakes and soups. There are some pros and cons to using these powders, as over-consuming protein can contribute to cancer risks and kidney damage.
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Many women are delaying having kids due to “career priorities, advanced education, control over fertility, financial concerns, late and second marriages, and infertility”.1 Often, women start to feel pressure from medical professionals, family, and friends, telling them that it’s all downhill for fertility from 35 and on. I see many women
DARIEN, Ill. – Night shift workers classified as alert insomniacs have the highest level of impairment and lowest work productivity when compared to those who are simply sleepy, a study has shown. Also found is that distinguishing between fatigue and sleepiness is important clinically because alert insomniacs reported significantly greater fatigue than sleepy insomniacs. The
EXETER, England – The confirmation that persistent unexplained swollen neck glands can lead to an early diagnosis of lymphoma may be vital in reducing cancer deaths by finding the disease earlier. Scientists at the University of Exeter Medical School published their study on swollen neck glands in the May edition of the British Journal of
Dr. Tamara (Cullen) Evans, ND As a pediatric naturopathic practitioner, one of the top complaints I see in this population is constipation. This condition may start as early as 6 months with solid food introduction, but often presents itself during the toddler years. While there are many causes of constipation that must be considered for
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Some patients are rattled during their first Naturopathic visit when asked questions about their digestion and bowel habits. Most patients loosen up and eventually share the information that is pertinent to their holistic health picture. I have observed that when a couple is sitting in my office together, the conversation
VIENNA, Austria – A worldwide study has shown that just two alcoholic drinks a day can promote liver disease. The study was presented at The International Liver Congress 2015 in Vienna, where the World Health Organization asserted that cirrhosis can be caused by daily drinking of alcohol. New data, they said, shows that the cirrhosis
Q&A with Vani Hari (The Food Babe) Vani Hari is a revolutionary food activist, creator of FoodBabe.com, author of the #1 best selling book The Food Babe Way and was named one of the Most Influential People On The Internet by Time Magazine. In her work, Hari has influenced how food giants like Kraft, Subway,
