Herbs and Essential Oils for Coughs and Colds
(NaturalPath) You’re sick, you’re feeling horrible and you just want to feel better, but you also want to try and stick to natural solutions to your cold or flu. Fortunately, there are natural herbal supplements to help clear you out. Licorice Hot tea is a good way to get this amazing natural expectorant in your […]
Vitamin D-rich Foods During Pregnancy May Reduce Allergy Risk in Children
(NaturalPath) According to a study out of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, a higher intake of foods containing vitamin D during pregnancy – but not supplemental vitamin D intake – was associated with a reduced risk of development of allergies […]
Hold your breath! The Dirty Little Secret about Air Fresheners and Scented Products
Publisher Razi Berry Do They Belong in Our Gyms, Yoga Studios, and Daycare Centers? Many of us are obsessed with what we put in our mouths – is it low-carb, gluten-free, good for me and allergen-free? Some of us are concerned about what we put on our bodies, as shampoos, makeup, lotions, etc. can be […]
Eczema: To Bathe or Not to Bathe?
Dr. Krystal Richardson, ND @NaturopathicFam The weather turning chilly. The air turning dry. The windows being closed up. What do all these things have in common? Eczema flares. This is the time of year that has parents and their kids coming into the office for help in treating their eczema flares. Eczema is becoming an […]
#HomeHealthHack: Sniffle-Stop Pop
Soothe your allergies with a popsicle! Reece Carter Sniffles and sneezes are the sound of spring. Pollen triggers cells called mast cells to release histamine and the result is annoying allergies. But if you’re tired of relying on pharmaceutical quick-fixes, I have just the thing for you. Citrus fruits contain vitamin C and bioflavonoids, which […]
Dealing with “Allergic Toxemia” Naturally
Dr. Thomas Kruzel, ND Most everyone will experience an allergic reaction at some time in their life as hypersensitivity reactions are the body’s way of defending against foreign invaders while enhancing the immune system development. It is also the body’s way of letting us know that we need to identify and eliminate what ever it […]
Balancing the Farm Effect and the Hygiene Hypothesis
Healthy Soil means Healthy Microbiome Dr. Bianca Garilli, ND @DoctorBianca In recent years developing research has continued to amaze us with new information on the connection between our health and the environment. Having been raised on a farm in my teenage years, the emerging link between the diversity and quantity of microbe exposure in the […]
4 Herbs to get you Back Outside: Natural Treatments for Allergies
Dr. Tamara (Cullen) Evans, ND Every Season is Allergy Season Allergy season is upon us in most parts of the country, and whether you or your little one is reactive to grasses or tree pollens or weeds, one thing is the same for everyone. The itching and congestion of allergies are simply miserable. For some, […]
Peanut Allergies and Children
Dr. Tamara (Cullen) Evans, ND Concerned about peanut allergy in your child? Having a child that is at high-risk for food allergies can be one of the most terrifying experiences for parents. An initial anaphylactic episode, with a subsequent visit to the hospital emergency room, can create a feeling of pure panic with every social […]
Probiotics to Prevent Allergies
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. […]