Equanimity as a Guide to Healthier Relationships
Naturopathic doctors talk a lot about our emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing since these—along with the physical—make up the four pillars of holistic health care.
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Topicals for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss
A common concern presenting in general practice is hair loss. Hair is an integral aspect of our identity and feelings of self-esteem, and it offers an element of aesthetic expression for many. To see it…
Read MoreLyme Disease—Don’t Let the Bugs Bite You
It’s a serious disease shrouded in controversy that captivates our attention. A disease transmitted by a blood-feeding bug that already bit an animal, such as a mouse or other mammal, infected with the spirochaete bacteria…
Read MoreCardiorespiratory Fitness Prescriptions for Improving V̇O2 max in Naturopathic Medicine
Protocols in naturopathic practice are designed to help increase health span while taking into consideration the extent of disease, a variety of modalities or tools of applicability, and patient choice and values; however, exercise prescriptions…
Read MoreKeep Medium-Chain Triglycerides Top of Mind When Addressing Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease
Medium-chain triglycerides, or MCTs, have been popularized in the context of Bulletproof™ coffee or the ketogenic diet. MCTs and the keto diet have been investigated in the management of obesity, insulin resistance, , epilepsy, neurodegenerative…
Read MoreMouth Health, Microbial Dysbiosis, and the Connection to Systemic Health and Disease
Our knowledge of connections between the human microbiome, immune system, and disease continue to evolve. Gut microbiota are influential in the health of our bodies and function to both increase immune-system function and suppress colonization…
Read MoreUse of Exotic Plant Oils for Skin Aging
Exotic plant oils are a prime example of topical skincare products retaining a deep and rich historical tradition of use across various regions and cultures. Their benefits are now being rediscovered and more firmly established…
Read MoreNaturopathic Uses of Common Garden Weeds
May 22 was the International Day for Biological Diversity. Plants in nature always serve a purpose, and when plants pop up in the garden that were not intentionally planted by the gardener, some people can…
Read MoreThe Green Power
With spring come seasonally grown local foods and green leafy vegetables (GLV) become more desirable for quality, and especially for their overall health benefits. Examples of GLV include salads, kale, broccoli, collard greens, spinach, mustard…
Read MoreCardiorespiratory Fitness Assessment and Exercise Therapy: Why We Need This
A holistic approach to chronic-disease prevention and treatment often includes exercise therapy as an essential modality. Exercise is generally considered a healthy activity, with few exceptions, and its application is a logical addition to any…
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