Dry, cracked lips are more than just a cosmetic nuisance; they can be incredibly painful and frustrating. Because the skin on our lips is thinner and lacks the oil glands found elsewhere on the body, it is uniquely vulnerable to the elements. If you’re tired of the constant cycle of peeling and stinging, here are […]
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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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Many people have had an episode of gout or know someone that has. Gout is a common type of arthritis that is caused by an increase in uric acid concentration in the blood. This leads to urate crystals that are deposited in joints, tendons, kidneys, and other tissues throughout the body. Sudden, red, tender and
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(warning this is a very technical blog entry for those that are familiar with MTHFR) I love reading about the methylation cycle and methyl tetrahydrofolatereductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms. MTHFR along with some other enzymesin your body are responsible for transferring carbons. Carbons are necessaryfor building everything in your body from DNA and neurotransmitters toproteins, fats, and
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A peaceful night’s sleep is important for allowing the body to reset. While you are off in dreamland, your body is hard at work fixing and repairing vital functions throughout the whole system. Lack of sleep can disrupt your life in more ways than one. Your brain relays on sleep to form new pathways for
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More Than Just “Holistic”: What It Actually Means to Be a Naturopathic Physician Whenever I tell someone I am a Naturopathic Physician (ND), I’m usually met with a look of polite confusion or a series of common misconceptions. The responses almost always fall into one of three categories: “So, you’re a homeopath?” “So, you don’t
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I am often asked this question and there is no single best answer. Looking at disease from a multifactorial standpoint requires a detailed history and some understanding of that individuals genes. This is essential because lupus can have many different causes. Once we have a working theory we can work on optimizing the patient’s detoxification
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After my last post I want to make it clear that I’m not promoting artificial sweeteners over real sugar. In fact I probably tell one patient a week to switch from diet _________ to regular. Once they switch then I will work on decreasing their overall sugar intake. Aspartame is at the top of my
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