Researchers are discovering how crucial microbes are to our health and to avoiding a range of newly common diseases. So it’s time to get dirty, eat better and stop overusing antibiotics. By B. BRETT FINLAY and MARIE-CLAIRE ARRIETA Our friend Julia moved to a small free-range pig and poultry...
The New York Times Magazine published a compelling piece titled, "The Boy With a Thorn in His Joints" by Susannah Meadows, written by a mother of little boy who had been diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). After pursuing appropriate diagnostic workups and trying the...
Controversy surrounds the ideal time to introduce infants to solid foods. Naturopathic physicians often see parents who wait until long after the commonly recommended 4 to 6 months. This study and others suggest later introduction may not be the best approach. By Dr Matthew Baral Reference Palmer DJ,...
Babies who ate more fruits and vegetables and fewer packaged foods were less likely to develop food allergies in a new study that looked at overall diet patterns instead of just specific foods. “We have been aware that certain diets seem to reduce the risk of...
Timing of food introduction in infancy has long been controversial. This study looked at how fish consumption in infancy relates to later development of asthma-like symptoms. It followed more than 7,000 children to find the optimal time for introducing fish to the diet. The full article...