5 Top Tips to Prep Yourself for Allergy Season
Dr. Joseph Cheng, ND Hey there, ‘Hay fever’ One in 4 Canadians suffers from ‘hay fever’, or allergic rhinitis. Yet, as common as that sounds, experts say that allergic rhinitis is likely under diagnosed, underrated, and underestimated. Allergic rhinitis, aka ‘hay fever’, is the most common allergic condition, as well as one of the most […]
The Mental Challenges of Weight Loss
Sophia Smith When you are on a weight loss journey, people talk about how important it is to be physically active and to eat well, but no one really tells you about what this journey is doing to your mind and how to deal with it. In fact, many people who consider weight reduction mostly […]
Adaptogens Help You Adapt to Stress
Dr. Doni Wilson, ND Stress is the name of the game called life. We all experience stress of various forms on a daily basis. So what can we do about it, if anything? Well one thing you could do is to take herbs that help your body manage stress. Those herbs are called “adaptogens.” You […]
How Grief Can Help You Heal
Publisher Razi Berry “When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” -Kahlil Gibran Loss is inextricably part of life. Some discover this truth sooner than others, like my niece who lost her father at age 4 months, […]
Targeting the Mind/Body connection in Stress
(NaturalPath) According to a new study our of Tel Aviv University published in PLOS ONE suggests the new genetic research and brain imaging technologies will help understand the brain, how it regulates our stress response and help us understand how our brain creates a personal profile of resilience to stress. The researchers think, “Their findings may […]
Handling the Stress of an Autoimmune Diagnosis
Dr. Kimberly Sanders, ND @_drkimsanders The Stress of a Medical Diagnosis One of the most stressful events that can occur in someone’s life is a shocking medical diagnosis. A person may feel as though he was “normal” a week ago, though displaying some unfavorable symptoms, but now carries a label. Patients diagnosed with an autoimmune disease […]
How to Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Naturally
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, ND @DrJodyND When you go to the doctor and discover you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, the first typical recommendation that they give you unfortunately is a prescription drug. However, there are many natural ways to improve your cardiovascular health that also benefit your entire body, without side effects! Cholesterol […]
How To Know If You Are Deficient In Magnesium And Why You Should Take It
(NaturalPath) In the United States, it is suggested that roughly 75% of people are below, or significantly below the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for magnesium intake. There are many things that can deplete our magnesium stores independent of what we consume in our diet. For example, carbonated beverages contain phosphates that bind to magnesium and promote […]
6 Tips for a Heart-Healthy Valentine’s Day
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @drcimperman Research studies show that love plays an important role in cardiovascular health.1 This Valentine’s Day, forget the candy and celebrate with some heart-healthy activities instead. Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a night out with friends, or time with the family, here are six ways to connect with loved ones […]
Link Between Inflammation and Depression
A study in the American Journal of Psychiatry studied the link between inflammation and depression. “One thing that we’re particularly interested in is how stress affects the immune system, which in turn affects diseases and mental health outcomes,” said one of the co-authors of the paper. The authors found that in addition to being linked […]