Infections and Health
Our family has not been sick since the spring. With two young kids, one starting preschool and the other in kindergarten, we would usually expect quite a few colds to roll through the household, especially…
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Managing Facial Redness: Cosmetic Ingredients to Consider in Cleansers and Moisturizers
Facial redness, either over larger areas of the face or as localized “blotchiness,” is a common occurrence found in several skin concerns including rosacea, psoriasis, various types of dermatitis (such as contact skin irritation, eczema,…
Read MoreGetting the Right Balance of Omega Fatty Acids and Their Benefits for Pregnancy
Much has been said about the saga of omega‑3 fatty acids, but better said twice than just once. Uncertainty persists regarding the true value of omega‑3 and ‑6 fatty acids, but also because we’re often…
Read MoreCan Vitamin-D Crush the Next Wave?
It was only a matter of time before a formal human clinical study supported the countless appeals from the scientific community to administer vitamin D to patients with COVID‑19. Just completed, the results confirm what…
Read MoreInfluencing the Gut Microbiota and Host Health
Would it surprise you to know that the human colon contains about 3.3lbs of bacteria? This microbiota is practically its own organ, acting as an entire ecosystem, with its own immune system, nervous system, and…
Read MoreMenopausal Hot Flashes
Most women experience night sweats and hot flashes during their menopausal years. Hot flashes are instant feelings of heat that extend through the neck, face, and chest. According to research, about 85% of women report…
Read MoreOral Supplements for Skin Health & Beauty
Let’s begin our review today by having you imagine a typical skincare & beauty products aisle lining most pharmacies, department and cosmetics stores. In all likelihood, topical products like those containing retinols, antioxidant, and moisturizers…
Read MoreSupports for Liver Detoxification
The body’s ability to detoxify uses several organs such as kidneys, the liver, the skin, bowels, and the lymphatic system. The liver involves phase 1 and phase 2 enzymes.
Read MoreB Vitamins: Should They Be Taken Together or Apart?
We know that vitamins play an important role in our energy and daily metabolic functions. We know that eating a balanced diet full of fruits and vegetables can help lower the risk of chronic disease…
Read MoreReducing Leg Swelling and Varicose Veins in Pregnancy – Naturopathic Perspectives
With pregnancy come major changes in circulation. It’s no wonder: With an increase in body weight from the fetus and surrounding fluid, extra pressure is added onto organs and other structures like the weaker-walled veins.…
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