Herbal Remedies for Pediatric Skin Rashes
Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHG) In my experience as a parent and a physician, kids get a lot of strange rashes Rashes can have distinct patterns that help determine a quick diagnosis or they can be quite mysterious in how they present. I just had a 16-year-old boy tell me he had been diagnosed […]
Is There an Herbal Remedy for PMS?
(NaturalPath) On FoxNews.com, Dr. Manny Alvarez fielded a question regarding the link between the herb Vitex, also known as the chaste berry, and its effect on the symptoms of PMS and other women’s menstrual issues. He noted that while there aren’t any strong studies linking Vitex and fertility there are human studies linking the herb to […]
Herbal Cough Remedies for Kids
Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHG) It is a known fact, kids get coughs. Some can be very concerning but the vast majority of them are not. Coughs are generally caused by the post-nasal drip that drains down the back of the throat from congestion due to a viral cold. Infants under 6 months should be […]
5 Key Supplements for Students
Shawn Peters, Naturopathic Medical Student Life as a student can be a very exciting time, though not without it’s challenges. This is true for any student and, in particular, those in demanding programs or experiencing the difficulty of student life. I felt it during my undergraduate degree and, as a naturopathic medical student, I feel […]
Top 3 Natural Medicine Solutions for Hot Flashes
Dr. Michelle Cameron, ND Vasomotor instability (hot flashes and night sweats) is the most commonly reported complaint made by women in the perimenopausal and menopausal period. It is estimated that approximately three-quarters of all women will be affected by hot flashes or night sweats at some point during menopause with negative implications to quality of […]
Boosting Your Child’s Immune System
Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHS) Our immune systems are a complex web of protective processes that help our bodies fight off viruses and bacteria, among other pathogens. A child’s immune system from birth to about age 10, is still developing. In order for the immune system to function properly it does actually have to […]
How to be Smart About the Herbal Products You Buy
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Over the holidays, my friend and I went to a Christmas market. As we looked at and sampled an array of products ranging from gluten free cookies, handmade soaps, pashminas, to plants, I came upon this woman who was selling teas. She had simple teas with just a few types of […]
Herbs and Sunburns
As ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause sunburns, wrinkles, lower immunity against infections, premature aging, and cancer, there is a permanent need for protection from UV radiation and prevention from their side effects. Antioxidants such as vitamins (vitamin C, vitamin E), flavonoids, and phenolic acids play the main role in fighting against free radical species that […]
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Cancer
TCM, an abbreviation for Traditional Chinese Medicine, has been used for a long period of time in many countries. TCM has fostered herbal remedies that help in cancer treatment. Some of the aspects of cancer treatment that TCM can help with include: bone marrow suppression, nausea and vomiting. According to the researchers, emerging evidence has […]
12 Pantry Staples For a Healthy Diet
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman A healthy diet is essential for a healthy body. One of the easiest ways to eat well is to cook at home, where you control the quality of ingredients. The foods you keep in your kitchen are the ones you’re going to cook and eat, so stocking a pantry full […]