How many times have you been prescribed an antibiotic in your life? Whether it was for strep throat, ear infections, bladder infections, or other mild infections. Most of the time, people blindly accepted their doctor’s recommendation without second-guessing the necessity of using antibiotics. As a...
The causes of hair loss are multifactorial and a comprehensive review of your general health and lab work with a Naturopathic Physician can be invaluable at individualizing a treatment approach to managing *your* cause of hair loss. Here's some generalized supportive suggestions. Dietary Considerations Sugar and Hair...
Acid reflux, also known as dyspepsia or gastro-esophageal reflux disorder (GERD) is defined by an irritation to esophageal mucosa caused by refluxing of stomach contents back into the esophagus, aka heartburn. In the past, acid reflux was solely attributed to hiatal hernias; this is known to...
Research reveals that glucosamine and chondroitin are both slow-acting. While you may begin experiencing the beneficial effects of this synergistic combination in six months, it could take up to two years to see changes in imaging studies like X-rays and MRIs. In the latest study to...
In this article, I'll share how sleep works, discuss why many people suffer from sleep deprivation without knowing it and offer practical tips for getting better sleep and having more energy. How Much Sleep Do You Need? How much sleep do you really need? To answer that...