What Do You Do When People Aren’t Happy for You?
Razi Berry It’s important to have the support of family and friends when we are struggling. It’s the people who know us most intimately that encourage us to do better, to make necessary changes to improve our health, our happiness. It’s also important to have people to inspire us when we actually start making those […]
Study Shows EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Improves Multiple Physiological Markers
Razi Berry A recent study looked at the ability of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) to impact central nervous system responses by looking at various changes in physiological markers. EFT is an evidence-based therapeutic method that has been documented in over 100 studies, and shown as effective. It is used primarily in a clinical setting for […]
Your Hidden Senses Will Save You
Razi Berry Think You Only Have 5 Senses? Think Again. Try 8 or More… It was before 5:00 am on a hot summer day in Phoenix and I had dropped off my dear friend at the airport. A Tuesday morning in the dead center of summer and the gate resembled more a quiet museum of […]
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 […]
How to self-love your way to long-term health
Dr. Sarah Zadek (nee King) There are many ways we can interpret, and act, on self-love. Sometimes our choices seem to help our emotional or mental state, but could work against our bodies physically; For example, indulging in comfort foods, or sweets when we’re feeling low. While other choices and actions may seem more challenging […]
New Metabolites Found to be Produced by Sucralose, a Common Artificial Sweetener
Razi Berry Sucralose, a widely used artificial sweetener sold under the trade name Splenda®, is metabolized in the gut, producing at least 2 fat-soluble compounds, according to a recent study using rats. The finding differs from the studies used to garner regulatory approval for sucralose, which reported that the substance was not broken down in […]
Healthy Muscles = Healthy Aging
Razi Berry It’s a common question: “what is the best exercise?” And more and more research is supporting a single answer. Exercise that supports healthy muscles seems to be the best for improved aging, as well as lowering risk factors for chronic disease. Muscle health + improved aging rate of the brain A recent research study […]
Brain Fog: Figuring Out the Fog (Part 2)
Dr. Emily Chan, ND Breaking through Brain Fog Frustration Brain fog can be frustrating, keeping those who suffer from it from doing what they want to do. It takes so long to do something with a spacey brain. Sometimes increased anxiety, depression and fatigue also accompany brain fog making it difficult for those afflicted by […]
Use of Mind-Body Treatments in Children
A recent review article was published which gives an overview of 5 mind-body therapies which are supported by conventional literature to be used in pediatrics.1 Biofeedback, clinical hypnosis, guided imagery, meditation, and yoga were all accounted for as popular therapies for which there is growing evidence supporting their use in improving concentration, decreasing pain, and […]
4 Levels of Pain Management
The 4 Distinct and Interrelated Levels of Pain Management I was reading an article recently that mapped out beautifully 4 levels of pain management. The 4 levels are distinct but also interrelate to one another, and for people experiencing chronic pain, multiple levels may need to be addressed, and it is likely that all levels […]