Dr. Steve Rissman, ND @StevenMRissman What goes up, must come down. Isaac Newton said it first. The 70’s rock group, Blood, Sweat and Tears, had a hit about it and it’s my mantra at this time of year- must come down. Given the level of overstimulation of our daily lives, I think it’s a good […]
Dr. Taryn Deane, ND @DrTarynDeane With a new crew of doctors graduating from Naturopathic college last week, another cohort leaving the comfort of the IHN walls this fall and 173 students from Boucher struggling after a week of exam beatdowns, I feel it’s timely to share some tips that should make the process of becoming a competent and healthy practitioner smoother
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman A healthy lifestyle is just as important as a healthy diet when it comes to reversing prediabetes and staying well. In fact, studies show that lifestyle interventions are the most effective treatment for reversing prediabetes, lowering hemoglobin A1C, decreasing high blood pressure, improving physical fitness, and promoting weight loss.1 The
Dr. Jared M. Skowron, ND “Confusion of the mind, confusion of ideas and thoughts, personal identity is confused, mistakes in speaking using words not intended, confusion of the intellect…” “Dementia, speech alterations, myoclonias, asterixis and convulsions” What does this describe? What comes to mind? Alzheimer’s? Autism? Last New Year’s Eve party? In actuality, the first
PROVO, Utah – Microbiologists at Brigham Young University in Utah have found a life-saving antibiotic in turkeys. A research team there is exploring how the turkey-borne antibiotic, which came into being as “good bacteria” that has kept turkey farms healthy, also has the potential to promote health in humans. The team published their findings in
A pilot study looking at the effects of probiotic supplements on resistance-trained men may show an increase in athletic performance. The study was published in the December edition of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. There is growing evidence that suggests probiotics impact the gut-brain-axis and how it impacts the gut microbiota
The findings of a study examining the use of the fruit were published in the December edition of the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Tart cherry juice and tart cherry powder effectively reduce inflammation, muscle damage and soreness following bouts of extreme exercise when consumed prior to and following endurance exercise. Subjects
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND Dr. Lauren Young, ND Proactive Probiotics Allergies have been on the rise with as many as 1 in every 5 Americans being diagnosed with some form of an allergic condition. There has been speculation around the over sterilization of our environment as a major contributing factor in this increase in allergies.
Dr. Chris Roberts, BSc. (Hons), BEd., ND In the last article, we discussed diagnostic aspects of panic. Now we’ll move on to discuss treatment. After first briefly covering referral and education, we’ll move on to a review of the evidence for a few non-pharmacological options for treating this condition. Referral and Patient Education Referring patients with
Dr. Amy Bader, ND @AmyBaderND Hello, ladies! I hope you have enjoyed my series so far. I encourage you to continue your assignments from previous articles as we welcome in a new year. Let’s pledge to make this our best year yet in terms of personal growth and health. Making positive changes to optimize health
