Prostate Health and Naturopathic Medicine
Natural medicine has a tremendous amount to offer for both the prevention and treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH. There are many factors that you can control that influence whether of not you have prostate enlargement. BPH is thought to be due to an accumulation of testosterone in the prostate. Once within the prostate, […]
Know your Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Likely, someone you know has become ill or died from heart disease. It is the number one cause of death for both men and women. After menopause, women’s risk of heart disease equals that of men, but more women die from their first heart attack or stroke than do men. The great tragedy of cardiovascular […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: An Irritating Problem!
Cathy sought out naturopathic medical care for problems with her bowels. Ten years of problems had left her drained and frustrated. She knew where all the public bathrooms were everywhere she went and lived in fear of “accidents”. She suffered from alternating constipation and diarrhea, embarrassing gas, abdominal pain and bloating and she generally felt […]
Candida and Intestinal “Good Bacteria” (candida)
Intestinal Flora Imbalances Candida albicans, a yeast that normally lives within your body can make many people feel sick if it is in excess. Yeast can cause many health disorders such as fatigue, headache, depression, premenstrual tension, hyperactivity, skin disorders, digestive problems and more. Everyone has candida, a form of yeast (Candida albicans) normally confined […]
Acid Reflux and Naturopathic Medicine
Acid Reflux: The Drug Free Road to Recovery One of the most common conditions I see in my natural family practice is acid reflux or heartburn. Not surprisingly, antacid preparations, both prescription and over the counter are one of the top sellers in the pharmaceutical industry. I am very concerned about the effect on digestion […]
Food Allergy Testing
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Possible Symptoms of Food Allergies /Intolerances
Adverse reactions to foods or beverages can be as subtle as a runny nose or as dramatic as severe depression. If you experience any of the following symptoms, you may have a food allergy/intolerance. rapid pulse after eating gas and bloating abdominal discomfort constipation diarrhea heartburn weight gain skin rashes, eczema, hives tired after eating […]
Ear Infections – Solve them Forever
A sharp, throbbing or dull pain in the ear, loss of hearing, nausea, vomitting or dizziness characterizes an acute middle ear infection. The pain is due to inflammation, swelling or infection. Acute ear infections are usually preceded by an upper respiratory infection, allergy or food sensitivity. Chronic otitis media is constant swelling affects 20-40% of […]
Healthy Foods Kids will Love
Parents all want their children to be as healthy and happy as possible. We know that good nutrition is essential to achieving those goals, but getting children to eat healthy foods can be a challenge in a world of junk food. These tips will help your family to set up good nutritional habits that will […]
Parenting for Healthy Eating Habits
The choices you make around your child’s diet can influence your child’s long-term health prospects more than any other action you might take as a parent. As parents we are laying the foundation of a lifetime of eating habits. What kind of habits do you want your child to have? We know now the crucial […]