Two Millennials Bring Back Centuries-Old Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine in Their New Podcast: The Naturopathic Times
Katarina Meister and Stephanie Yakupitiyage 2020 has shed light on getting back to the foundations of health: good sleep, hydration, nutrition and staying active. What makes you happy? What energizes you? What does it mean to have a full life? What are you suppressing? The Naturopathic Times is an interview podcast which bridges the gap […]
Brain Regions Smaller in Birth Control Users
Razi Berry Researchers studying the brain found that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly known as birth control pills, had significantly smaller hypothalamus volume, compared to women not taking the pill, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Researchers found that women taking oral contraceptives […]
Microneedling for Reducing Acne Scars
Razi Berry It turns out creating tiny injuries on your face with needles actually helps decrease the appearance of acne scars. Creating tiny injuries on your face actually helps decrease the appearance of acne scars Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found that this process, called microneedling, helps rejuvenation and decreases the […]
Ginkgo Seed Extract for Bacterial Skin Infections
Razi Berry Extracts from the seeds of the Ginkgo biloba tree show antibacterial activity on pathogens that can cause skin infections such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, a study at Emory University finds. Frontiers in Microbiology is publishing the results of laboratory experiments showing that the extracts inhibit the growth of Cutibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus […]
How Our Hormones Affect Our Skin
Dr. Anne Hussain, ND Like any other system in our body, the skin is complex in its function as well as in its response to stimuli. When we age, the elasticity in our skin decreases and we can get wrinkles and sagging. When we have inflammatory responses in the body, these can manifest as hives, […]
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? […]
Sensitive & Acne/Blemished-Prone Skin
Dr. Leigha Saunders, ND No one enjoys sensitive skin that is prone to acne, blemishes and breakouts. As the skin is our largest organ of detoxification, sensitive and breakout-prone skin is usually a sign of a less than optimally functioning digestive system, unidentified food intolerances (most commonly dairy, refined sugar, soy and alcohol) and/or hormonal […]
Pro-bacteria, not Anti-bacteria; a New Way of Thinking in the Treatment of Acne
Dr. Ashley Burkman, ND A(ghhhhhh)cne! Acne has long been thought of an over abundance of bad, pore clogging, acne causing bacteria that needs to be eradicated. Topical creams, prescription strength scrubs and oral antibiotic therapies have been mainstream treatments for acne sufferers. While the idea of getting rid of known acne causing bacteria sounds like […]
Resistance vs. Resilience: A Guide to Life Success
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 […]