As a naturopathic doctor sometimes I cringe when I see patient’s magnesium supplements. It’s not because of the brand or the design but the form of magnesium that they’re taking. Some forms of nutrients should not be used and others avoided when possible. Unfortunately, some companies try to cut cost to save money and putting […]
Patients often want to know what I do to stay healthy during Michigan’s cold and flu season. Well honestly it’s not much. I always stick with the basics of washing my hands, limiting my exposure to sick people, and making sure my vitamin D levels are optimal. Although these methods go a long way I
My patients know that I’m not very big on probiotics. Not because I don’t think they work but because you can’t trump a poor diet by taking a probiotic. That’s because you have literally tens of trillions of gut bacteria and your probiotic consists of tens of billions. Plus your diet determines what those tens of
Patients never come to me asking, how do I improve my posture naturally? They come to me for conditions like headaches, chest pain, fatigue, low back pain, anxiety, and others not realizing how their posture may play a role. Patients don’t know that I’m observing their head, neck, and shoulder position when they walk from
Free Seminar on Saturday, October 22nd, 3:00 pm at the Frandor Better Health Market How familiar are you with your breasts? How do you know when it’s time to see the doctor? Do you know how to perform a breast self-exam and if so, are you actually performing them? Dr. Nicolas Morgan will share
Don’t guess, know your omega 3 fatty acid levels. There is a test available to help you know if you’re making the right dietary decisions. High levels of omega 3’s are anti-inflammatory and promote cardiovascular health by decreasing risk for stroke and heart attack. Meanwhile most Americans eat far too many omega 6 fatty acids which are
This week’s question is about dry lips. Dry cracked lips can be very frustrating and painful. Here is a list of helpful treatments to hydrate your lips. 1) Avoid licking your lips. The saliva from your tongue will make your lips feel temporarily better by adding moisture but it quickly evaporates leaving your lips even
I would like to thank Lynne for asking about natural treatments for atrial fibrillation (a-fib). A-fib is the most common form of irregular heartbeat. Its frequency increases with age especially after the age of 70. Patients usually complain of palpitations and fatigue which leads to testing and an eventual diagnosis. Unlike ventricular fibrillation atrial fibrillation
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Do you have Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis? I receive a lot of phone calls from people suffering from hypothyroidism. They complain of weight gain, fatigue, and depression among other problems. The first question I ask is do you have antibodies against your thyroid? About half of the time people say yes and the other half
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