Sauna Therapy
Detoxifying the body can be achieved in many ways. Essentially, the goal is to eliminate chemicals and environmental pollutants that place a toxic burden to our bodies that are responsible for the progression to many…
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Happiness – The Highest Form of Health
Thomas Jefferson once said, “Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom…
Read MorePrimary Dysmenorrhea – Naturopathic Treatment Options
The term “dysmenorrhea” is commonly used to describe painful menstruation. Considered one of the most common conditions in women’s health, its effective treatment relies on determining and addressing the root cause. When the pain is…
Read MoreParkinson’s Disease – Naturopathic Approaches
Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorders. It typically begins after the age of 50, and it affects approximately 1% of individuals over 60. The lifetime risk of developing…
Read MoreAtopic Dermatitis – An Itchy Subject
Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a chronic and/or relapsing inflammatory skin condition, which often begins in childhood and persists into adulthood. According to the World Allergy Association, the term “atopic” refers to the…
Read MoreThe Paleolithic Diet
Today’s modern diet may lead to numerous chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. These health conditions are strongly linked to affluence. The Paleolithic Diet (or Paleo diet) has been extremely…
Read MorePostconcussion Syndrome – A Naturopathic Approach
Concussions are extremely common in our society — an estimated 75% of all people will experience one in their lifetime!The majority of people recover completely from concussions within a week or two; yet, for a…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disease that slowly eats away at memories and causes problems with thinking. As the degeneration progresses, it can lead to the inability to complete even simple tasks. Symptoms typically…
Read MoreSublingual Immunotherapy
Seasonal allergies, including allergic rhinitis, are thought to affect up to 20% of the population. Allergy is a major cause of absenteeism and restricted activity in both children and adults. Allergy prevalence begins in infancy,…
Read MoreGlycine – Improving Sleep Quality
Sleeping can be complicated business! Those individuals with no difficulty achieving healthy, regular sleep would think it the simplest of physiologic phenomena. Roughly 30% of the population suffers from insomnia, however, which has real and…
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