Obesity and Male Infertility
Dr Sarah King, ND Health Status of Male Partners Cannot be Overlooked in Pre-conception Stage When couples are attempting to conceive, we often put the weight of nutritional and overall health status on women. This is largely attributed to the fact that post-conception a woman’s body must provide the energy, sustenance, blood supply, and nutrition […]
Can A Virus Make You Fat?
Alethea Fleming, ND Not all Obesity is the Same A body that is sedentary and fed with junk food will end up unhealthy and usually fat. It stands to reason then that simply eating a healthy diet and moving more is the secret to staying trim. For many people that is true, but for […]
The Glitter and Glitz of High Dose Vitamin D – Is a One Pill Solution the Panacea Promised? Part 1
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND Part 1 Per Oxford Dictionaries online, the definition of panacea in English is as follows: panacea A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. ‘the panacea for all corporate ills’ ‘the time-honoured panacea, cod liver oil’ Why do I make this connection of a perceived panacea to Vitamin D? Well, first […]
Obesity, Gestational Diabetes in Mothers Linked to Early Onset of Puberty in Daughters
(NaturalPath) According to a study by Kaiser Permanente published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, daughters of overweight mothers who develop gestational diabetes are significantly more likely to experience an earlier onset of one sign of puberty. Previous research has shown that American girls are maturing earlier than ever, with early puberty increasing the risk […]
The Link Between Light Exposure and Kids’ Weight
(NaturalPath) A study published in PLOS One and conducted by the Queensland University of Technology’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation and the Centre for Children’s Health Research found a link between light exposure and kids’ weight. The researchers studied children, aged three to five years old from six Brisbane childcare centers. Over a period of […]
Skin Conditions Predict The Future In Women With PCOS
Dr. Kali MacIsaac HBSc, ND A very new study has shed some scientific light on what naturopathic doctors have known for a long time – skin health tells us a lot about the internal workings of the body, especially hormonal balance. Many skin disorders are a manifestation of improper hormonal regulation It is great when […]
Fish Oil to Control Obesity
In an article published on Nature.com’s scientific reports page, a study looked at fish oil and the sympathetic nervous system. Fish oil contains the fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in abundance. Fish oil, regarded as a healthy addition to the diet of diabetic patients, have hypolipidaemic effects, augment the efficacy of […]
A Special Q & A with Dr. Marion Nestle, Author of Soda Politics
A discussion with Dr. Nestle on soda, obesity, and the politics surrounding these issues. How and when did soda become such a popular product in the United States? Sodas were invented at the end of the 19th century, were sold at drug stores, and soda fountains became part of American culture. People love sweet drinks. […]
Recovering After Joint Replacement Surgery
Dr. Kimberly M. Sanders, ND @_drkimsanders As an autoimmune arthritis specialist, I come across patients undergoing joint replacements on a weekly basis. Naturopathic adjunct therapies can be used to reduce complications and poor outcomes after this type of surgery. Many of these same complementary approaches can be tried early in the arthritic process to attempt […]
Obesogens and Estrogen Dominance
Dr. Millie Lytle, ND, MPH, CNS We live in a toxic world. All around us there are thousands of FDA-approved chemicals in the air we breathe, the food and water we consume, the products we apply and the surfaces we touch. Natural and synthetic chemicals enter our bodies through our organs of elimination; skin, lungs, […]