Anxiety: An Integrative Approach
The stresses of the last two years have created an epidemic of anxiety. In 2021, the rates of anxiety disorders across the population in the US were estimated at 19.1% in the past year and…
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Naturopathic and Adjunctive Treatment Approaches for Vitiligo
A variety of natural agents are being explored for their use and applicability in the management of vitiligo, particularly in combination with conventional treatments such as phototherapy. Encompassing dietary, oral supplement, and even topical measures,…
Read MoreTips and Tricks for a Longer and Healthier Life
Throughout the ages, humans have searched for the Fountain of Youth. Today, the search for eternal youth continues; however, we are no longer looking for a hidden fountain but instead, for lifestyle, dietary, and technological…
Read MoreEquanimity 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.
Read MoreAcupuncture Provides Pain Relief—How?
Acupuncture is an ancient medicinal system in which fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body, with the purpose of managing disease and restoring function. Recent research has expanded our understanding of how…
Read MoreTopicals 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…
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