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What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy? An Overview of HBOT
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a medical treatment that involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized room or chamber. In this environment, the air pressure is increased to up to three times higher than normal air pressure. Under these conditions, your lungs...
Can You Take Prebiotics and Probiotics Together?
Learning about the world of gut health can lead you to the doorstep of prebiotics and probiotics — the dynamic duo of digestive wellness. Many then begin to wonder whether or not you can take prebiotics and probiotics together. Celebrated separately for their...
Can Naturopathic Doctors Prescribe Medicine?
Can Naturopathic Doctors Prescribe Medicine? It's a question many ask when considering naturopathy and similar alternative medicines. As the boundaries between traditional and alternative medicine blur, it's essential to understand where naturopathic practitioners...
Naturopathy vs Functional Medicine: What Are the Differences and Similarities?
In today's healthcare landscape, patients and practitioners alike are seeking medical approaches and treatments that address the root causes of illness and offer comprehensive, personalized solutions. Two such paradigms that have garnered significant attention are...
Naturopathic Nutrition and Naturopathic Nutrition Therapies
Naturopathic Nutrition Naturopathic nutrition stands at the intersection of ancient healing wisdom and modern nutritional science, offering a comprehensive approach to health and well-being. Through naturopathic nutritional therapies, individuals are empowered with...
What to Wear to Acupuncture
What to Wear to Acupuncture Acupuncture, a revered ancient practice, has made its way into modern holistic medicine, offering various health benefits that range from pain relief to emotional balance. But as you prepare for your first acupuncture session, you might...
Homeopathic Remedy for Sore Throat
Homeopathic Remedy for Sore Throat Sore throats can be a nagging ailment, often heralding the onset of a common cold or signifying other underlying conditions. While conventional treatments offer relief, homeopathy provides a unique, holistic approach. By...
The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine & Naturopathy
The Principles of Naturopathic Medicine Naturopathic medicine and naturopathic physicians operate on a unique set of guiding naturopathic principles. These naturopathic principles, steeped in both tradition and modern understanding, lay the foundation for how...
Your Skin Is a Reflection of What Is Within
Your Skin Is a Reflection of What Is Within During the past several years, I have noticed a trend with my patients. Almost inevitably, while they may be coming to see me for allergy or asthma relief, anxiety or stress, depression, or digestive complaints, there exists...
The Naturopathic Approach to Treating Acne
The Naturopathic Approach to Treating Acne Acne, a common skin condition affecting millions worldwide, can be a source of frustration and self-consciousness for many individuals. While conventional treatments exist, a growing number of people are turning to...
Homeopathic Remedies for Ganglion Cysts
Homeopathic Remedies for Ganglion Cysts Discover the wonders of homeopathic remedies for ganglion cysts in this latest blog post. These enigmatic lumps near joints and tendons can be bothersome and limiting, often leading individuals to seek alternative healing...
Homeopathic Remedy for Canker Sores (10 Mouth Ulcer Remedies)
Homeopathic Remedy for Canker Sores (10 Mouth Ulcer Remedies) Homeopathy and homeopathic remedies can help people experiencing canker sores. Canker sores, also known as aphthae, are a common oral health issue that can cause significant discomfort and pain. They can...
Become the conductor of your own health – learn the secret of lymph!
The Crucial Role of the Lymphatic System: Maintaining Healthy Blood and Detoxifying the Body Everyone knows that they have a skeletal system and a muscular system – that’s what we use to move. We know we have a respiratory system that helps us breathe, a...
Hormone Imbalance Symptoms
Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance Over the last 100 years as we have doubled our life expectancy, the soft tissue glands which create our hormones are being forced to produce them longer than ever. Our increasingly stressful lives, worsening nutrition and lack of proper...
Does Junk Food Cause Acne? The Truth Behind Diet & Breakouts
Does Junk Food Cause Acne? The Truth Revealed With acne being one of the most prevalent skin conditions within the United States and the world, many have asked the question, "Does junk food cause acne?" The answer may not be as straightforward as we have previously...
Top 5 Natural Herbs Used in Naturopathic Medicine
Top 5 Natural Herbs Used in Naturopathic Medicine As more people turn to natural remedies to support their health and well-being, naturopathic medicine has become increasingly popular. Naturopathic medicine uses a holistic approach to healing, focusing on the whole...
The Truth About Aging: How Your Subconscious Mind Can Make or Break Your Health and Happiness
Why Do Some People Seem to Get "Old" Faster Than Others? What is the difference between someone who gets "old", and a same-aged person who radiates dynamic vitality and sex appeal? And why don't more people become their healthy, vital selves? While studying to be a...
What is Acid Reflux?
What is Acid Reflux, and What Are the Symptoms of Acid Reflux Acid reflux is a fairly common condition in today’s society. Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is where stomach acid flows back into the esophagus. This tube carries food...
Freedom from PMS Naturally
Freedom from PMS Naturally Millions of American women suffer from PMS, or premenstrual syndrome, a debilitating set of symptoms occurring 7-12 days prior to the start of menstruation, which interferes with the ability of many women to function normally both at work...
Breath: the foundation of health
Breath: the foundation of health If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never thought about learning how to breathe. After all, our body does it automatically from the moment we’re born and the doctor slaps us on the back. But as we grow up, stress causes us to...
The Power of Wheatgrass
Starting Your Morning With The Power of Wheatgrass The Most Powerful Morning Habit? Cleanse, Rejuvenate, and Boost Your Health with the Power of Wheatgrass! Starting the day with an ounce of wheatgrass juice is one of the most powerful habits you can get into to...
A Naturopathic Approach to Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A Naturopathic Approach to Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome For millions of Americans, it is a daily struggle just to get out of bed in the morning, let alone summon up enough energy and drive to fulfill daily duties and responsibilities. At present, there is no...
Stress, Fatigue and Your Body!
The Impact of Constant Stress, Exhaustion, and Chronic Fatigue The alarm sounds, you hit snooze, grunt, and finally stumble out of bed, desperately fumbling to turn on the coffee maker. Once caffeinated, you get yourself and/or your kids ready, pack the car, get into...
Treating Diabetes with Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
It is estimated that 25.8 million men, women and children in the United States have diabetes. In Hawaii, there are 128,000 cases of diagnosed Diabetes and over 39,000 cases of undiagnosed (source). What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not...
How Long Does Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Last?
How Long Does Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Last? Did you know that up to 45 million people, or 10-15% of the American population, suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Even though irritable bowel syndrome is the most common functional gastrointestinal syndrome...
How the Brain Adapts
How the Brain Adapts At my peer advisory group today, we watched a Ted Talk about what occurred in the psyche of a person having a stroke. It occurred to me how quickly we adjust and adapt to adversity when we are put into a situation requiring that of us. For...
Benifits of Natural Healing
People have practiced natural healing for centuries. Before the advent of modern technology, doctors and their patients had to rely on natural techniques and herbal remedies to treat illnesses or heal injuries. Everything from the common cold to life-threatening...
Self Awareness and Family
Have you ever noticed how everything your cat does is the epitome of cuteness, and you feel compelled to put all of your groceries down, mid-step, to take a photo so you can send it to your children? I wonder what they are thinking about us. It’s likely that not being...
A Few Tips to Help You Feel More Energized Everyday
Tired of waking up without energy day after day? You're not alone. Your responsibilities and obligations might not be letting up any time soon, but there's good news: developing healthy habits greatly impacts your energy levels. Our energy levels are significantly...
No Need to Keep Discussing the Never-ending Need to Lose Weight
It seems that no matter how many new approaches, procedures, or gimmicks are created, there is a common thread to the complaints I hear from people over 40 concerning those extra pounds that seem to magically come out of nowhere yet remain stubborn to leave. It is a...
