The Dual Role of Vitamin C in Cancer Treatment
Vitamin C has long been touted for its antioxidant properties, but its role in cancer treatment is more complex than previously understood. Recent research in lung cancer models has shown that high doses of Vitamin C can increase blood flow to tumors, enhancing the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs like doxorubicin. However, this same effect can […]
Support for Eating Breakfast
Razi Berry Adults who skip breakfast are likely to miss out on key nutrients that are most abundant in the foods that make up morning meals, a new study suggests. An analysis of data on more than 30,000 American adults showed that skipping breakfast — and missing out on the calcium in milk, vitamin C […]
Multi-mineral/vitamin Linked to Shorter Illness and Less Symptoms
Razi Berry Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week study experienced sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms than counterparts in a control group receiving a placebo. Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc […]
Eating for Immunity
Dr Nicola Dehlinger, ND With all the concern around the Coronavirus, many of us in the community want to optimize our immune system to keep ourselves healthy and less at-risk. There are 3 primary ways we can vitalize ourselves – nutrition, rest, and relationship to stress. Nutrition is a critical determinant of immune response: 3 […]
Vitamin C (from fruits and vegetables) Important in Metabolic Syndrome
Razi Berry A higher intake of vitamin C is crucial for metabolic syndrome patients trying to halt a potentially deadly cycle of antioxidant disruption and health-related problems, an Oregon State University researcher says. Important news for the estimated 35 percent of the U.S. adult population suffering from metabolic syndrome “What these findings are really saying […]
Eat These Foods to Help Strengthen Your Intuition
Razi Berry I was just turning fifteen years old and an eating disorder was killing me. I had gone into heart failure as a complication, and my life was slipping from me while my parents and younger siblings watched. Their hearts were breaking. And so was mine; my heart was literally broken. Heart. Failure. Disordered […]
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 Our Hormones Affect Our Skin
Dr. Anne Hussain, ND Like any other system in our body, the skin is complex in its function as well as in its response to stimuli. When we age, the elasticity in our skin decreases and we can get wrinkles and sagging. When we have inflammatory responses in the body, these can manifest as hives, […]
Top Naturopathic Tips to Tame Allergies in Children
Dr Catherine Clinton, ND As the days get longer and warmer, the pollen counts begin to rise across the country. Runny noses, itchy eyes, sneezing, postnasal drip and coughs are the most common allergy symptoms and, boy, can they make life miserable! With my patients and my family, I like to work on balancing the […]
Tomatoes: Health of the Harvest
It’s Tomato Season! For many of us, the end of summer marks a fridge, counter, and garden overflowing with plump, juicy, and delicious red globes of goodness. It’s tomato season! Perhaps one of my favorite vegetables, tomatoes are often people’s first introduction to gardening. They are easy to grow, produce lots of fruit, and are […]