The esophagus is the “food tube” which carries food from our mouths to our stomachs. There is a “door” (sphincter) which opens to allow food into the stomach and prevent acid from entering the esophagus. Poor diet choices, being overweight, and H. pylori infection are among contributing factors to failure […]
Author: PipeTabor
Safe Chemicals Act
The goal of the Safe Chemicals Act is to shift the burden to proving that a chemical IS safe versus our current law which states that there must be proof that a chemical is UN-safe. I’d like to see this applied to GMO as well! Click here.
Diet Approach to Reduce Acne
Love this article summarizing dietary choices that can reduce your risk of acne. I would add liver support as well, such as turmeric and milk thistle seeds. And plenty of fresh water!!
Hair Loss–Naturopathic Approaches
Hair loss can be quite distressing for patients. Causes of hair loss typically include hormone imbalances–from sex hormones (testosterone, DHT, thyroid), nutrient imbalances, stress, or infection. While treatments such as Rogaine can help with testosterone/DHT imbalances, they do not address other causes AND, even if effective, hair loss will return […]
Pain Relief with Bowen Technique
I’ve successfully used the Bowen Technique for over 10 years to help patients restore balance and reduce pain. This is an incredibly gentle technique that has proven beneficial for conditions ranging from tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, paresthesia (numbness and tingling), plantar fasciitis, back and neck pain, to indigestion, asthma, grief […]
Wakeful Resting–For Our Memories
This is interesting research which reveals that “wakeful resting” helps improve our memory for new information. Wakeful resting included closing eyes and being peaceful for 10 minutes after listening to a story. Sounds good to me!!!
Prebiotics and Probiotics–Do you know the difference?
Prebiotics are foods for the beneficial bacteria we need in our digestive tract. Probiotics are the bacteria themselves. Both are important to our health. Read more here.
Healthy Grocery Shopping Made Easier
The Green PolkaDot may be just the answer for you to save on organic produce and products. Check them out here!
Support Your Local Chicken Farmer!
Here is a report of a link between consumption of antibiotic-laden chicken meat with increased risk of urinary bladder infections in women. Selecting naturally-raised chickens from local farmers: this reduces of antibiotic contamination, supports your local farmers, reduces carbon footprint, and supports more humane treatment of our food. 🙂
First-Aid for Summer
This is a helpful resource for some common summer first-aid needs. Other favorites of mine are: Plantain–put the leaves in a blender with enough water to make a paste and apply to itchy skin (whether from insect bites, plants, etc.) Oregon Grape root tincture (Mahonia spp)–apply topically to minor cuts […]
