Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
How do you keep yourself from falling into a mental slump during the winter? Vitamin D Consider taking a Vitamin D supplement. Studies have linked Vitamin D deficiency and depression. Out of the many receptors in our brain, some of these are Vitamin D receptors which begins to explain the link between Vitamin D and the state of our mental…
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Probiotics are live bacteria ingested through foods that are fermented or taken as supplements. Though we think of bacteria as dirty and harmful, there is quickly growing strong scientific evidence that suggests that we benefit greatly from these particular strains of “healthy” bacteria! If you have looked at the back of a probiotic bottle or container of yogurt, you may…
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You may have heard of the category of herbs called Adaptogens that help our bodies resist stress. By using adaptogens on a regular basis, we can increase our bodies’ resistance to all kinds of stressors including emotional, physical, and environmental. Sounds like a miracle, right? Where have they been? Adaptogens may be a relatively new buzz word in the USA,…
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It seems like just about every restaurant and bakery has gluten free options these days. We hear about gluten free diets having life changing effects online and even on the news, but how much validity is there to these food sensitivities? Is it possible for someone to be sensitive to a food that does not show up on a true…
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After a flight do you ever feel like there’s more turbulence in your gut than there was on the plane? If you experience digestive issues after flying, you’re not alone! About half of America has experienced brief to mild instances of constipation after flying. So, what gives? And how can we start off our vacations on the right foot? As…
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Urinary tract infections (UTI) affect women more than men mainly due to the shorter length of the urethera. Bacteria has a shorter distance to travel to reach the bladder lining where it can cause infection. The most common pathogen that causes a UTI is Escherichia coli (e.coli). E. coli is actually a part of our normal (good) flora, but certain…
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