This post is different, because I am writing about something I did for myself—an early spring cleanse. When winter’s bluster is over, most of us get the urge to bring out the feather duster and chase out the dust in our homes, but it’s also...
[dropcaps type='normal' font_size='60' color='' background_color='' border_color='']T[/dropcaps]he month of March hosts a great event: springtime. Winters, despite their snowy white beauty and awesome athletic opportunities, can often seem like one big flu season for some of us. Spring is a time of renewal, awakenings and rebirth....
[dropcaps type='normal' font_size='60' color='' background_color='' border_color='']T[/dropcaps]his month, I turn 48, and with a grateful heart, I’m pretty sure I’m coming out of my “completely, totally, unequivocal” hormonal phase. Gone are the days of panic attacks in anticipation of a casual dinner with friends, unjustifiable irritability,...
[dropcaps type='normal' font_size='60' color='' background_color='' border_color='']A[/dropcaps]s a practicing naturopathic doctor, I hear more than a few concerns from patients, family and friends. These are not just worries over sincere health-related issues, but apprehension for the way illness is treated and how healthcare is provided in...
Around 300 million people across the globe battle with asthma. It’s a trend that is growing rapidly in number – about 50 percent each decade. It also contributes to up to 180,000 deaths annually. It’s still not well-understood why asthma occurs, but alternative medicine practitioners...
It seems to be the topic of the century – literally. Since the year 2000, the term organic has taken over the food industry and is in the mouths of both the young and old. There seems to be an ongoing debate about whether conventional...
Today's generations are more deficient in vitamins and minerals than ever because of their poor eating habits. In order to counter this problem, physicians of alternative medicine are prescribing vitamin supplementation to their patients. It's also important to include more healthy fats in your diet,...
A lot of people in the past didn't give much thought about the type of doctors they received care from or the type of treatments they provided. This is quickly changing, as more and more folks are looking for more natural solutions to their well-being....
When you think of Ginger, what likely comes to mind is Gingerale and ginger snaps. But this powerful herb is much more than just an ingredient for soda pop and snacks. Studies show that it offers great benefits for a number of illnesses and health...
Do you have friends or family members in Carbondale, CO who swear by alternative medicine? There's a lot of talk about it in the mainstream media as well. You can catch great topics about it on Dr. Oz, Oprah and a variety of other popular...