Research is bearing out my clinical observations of an association between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) and lower thyroid hormone levels. Most allopathic physicians (MD’s, DO’s, etc.) tend to monitor thyroid function with only a TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) which is a pituitary hormone, NOT a thyroid […]
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Naturopathic Nutrition Training
Wondering about the nutrition training that naturopathic physicians receive? Check out this article! 🙂
Good Food
I am finally getting caught up on some posts I’ve wanted to share. This is one of them!! So many people are struggling with what to eat and how. “In Defense of Food” is a great movie (and book, by Michael Pollan) on how to keep your diet simple and […]
Fasting to Reduce Huntington’s Symptoms
Researchers have found that limiting the time that rats eat to just 6 hours per day reduces a protein that is associated with Huntington’s chorea. Read the article for details. BUT, please note that “intermittent fasting”, fasting 12 hours/day, fasting 18 hours once weekly, fasting in general, have been associated […]
Changing Baby Poop
The pH of baby poop has been changing since the 1920’s with “acceleration” of this change in the 1980’s. I suspect that increased carbohydrate and packaged/processed foods by nursing mothers is at least contributory, but more research is needed. That being said, a whole (real) food diet consisting primarily of […]
Opioids Are Not Better Than Safer Options for Pain Relief
Research results are finding that OTC medications such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can be just as effective for chronic pain without the risk of addiction associated with opioids. There are side effects and risks taking any medication, including ibuprofen and acetaminophen. Consider botanical options such as turmeric and bromelain. Homeopathic […]
Sugar Reduces Mental Health in Men
So the list of dangers of sugar consumption grows–not only is it associated with diabetes and weight gain, but now an association with increased risk of anxiety and depression has been noted. Please also note that it is used as a carrier for dyes in cancer studies, too–yes, if you […]
Pain Reduction by Holding Hands with Your Loved Ones
How I love this research result: they have found that holding hands with your loved one can actually reduce their pain. The act of appropriate touch is so beneficial to connected-ness with one another. It even changes our brain waves–check out this article!
Naturopathic Diagnosis and Care for Digestive Complaints
This is a great summary of how naturopathic physicians are trained to diagnose and treat digestive complaints. Gastrointestinal function is foundational to health! Check out the article!
How Do ND’s Approach Cardiovascular Disease??
This is a great overview of how naturopathic physicians assess and address cardiovascular disease, including referring to cardiologists when needed! There are many tests that help us assess underlying causes and determine helpful treatments. Check out this article: ND CV
