Naturopathic medicine approach to IBS Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, and indigestion. IBS affects 1 in 7 people in the United States,...

Once school year starts and cool weather follows shortly after, kids are frequently exposed to some “bug” or the other at school.  Keeping this in mind, I am sharing here the back-to-school immune support strategy that I use for my own kids to best support their...

You do not feel well after eating a particular food, even if it is well known as a healthy food. You may notice that you have symptoms such as headache, joint pain or excess bloating.  You are not sure if the particular food is responsible for your symptoms, so you...

Vitamin C and immune health Vitamin C or ascorbic acid has many health benefits from increasing iron absorption to supporting detox pathways. As a powerful anti-oxidant, Vitamin C improves lipid profile and is linked to reducing atherosclerosis, overall reducing risk...

Maybe you tested low for vitamin D so you want to start taking vitamin D supplement or you have been reading about the various health benefits of Vitamin D including immune support and have decided you want to increase your daily vitamin D intake. Whatever your reason...

Seasonal allergies can cause a range of symptoms and appear in spring or fall. Seasonal allergy symptoms occur when body’s immune system treats the (harmless) allergen as a foreign body that it must defend against, and mounts an immune response by releasing histamine...

Research studies have shown that stress can negatively impact both quality and quantity of sleep. It is no surprise that most of us are dealing with some sort of sleep issue during stressful times, whether it is difficulty falling asleep or frequently waking up from...

According to a recent report published by American Cancer society, colorectal cancer incidence is increasing in adults younger than 50 years old and middle-aged adults, aged 50 to 64 years. Although report showed a decline in colorectal cancer rate in adults aged 65...

Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant, that is present in almost every cell in the body with higher concentrations in “hard working” organs such as heart, kidney and liver. As an antioxidant, it protects protein, lipids and DNA in your body from damage by free...

Heart disease remains the No.1 cause of disease in the US. Most risk factors for heart disease can be changed by following a healthy diet and lifestyle. Learn 3 easy steps you can take to get you started on a heart healthy diet and lifestyle. 1. Include "Good" fats in...

If you are one of the millions of women who use permanent hair dye or chemical straighteners and heard about the recent study that was published on December 4, 2019 in the International Journal of Cancer, I am sure you are wondering if you should discontinue use of...