As the seasons change and the morning frost graces our windows, our bodies take the time to adjust to the new temperatures and new allergens in the air. As we dig through our closets for our jackets, the common cold and flu begin their yearly rounds. And just as we wrap scarves to prevent the […]

A study published by the American Journal of Emergency Medicine in November 2016 compared acupuncture and morphine’s ability to reduce and relieve pain. The researchers split a group of 300 patients with acute to moderate pain in half and provided treatments. The two groups were similar across the board in age, gender and weight. The […]

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, or SIBO, is a disease where large amounts of bacteria invade the small intestine. SIBO is often tied to other digestive diseases, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Celiac’s, and Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome. Symptoms can include bloating, gas, constipation, diarrhea and more. The digestive system is covered with bacteria that help the […]

One of the cornerstones of naturopathy is the understanding that each patient is different. There are no one-size-fits-all treatments. Specific needs have to be treated for each patient. And when it comes to prevention, looking at blood type can help us even the playing field against diseases like cancer. Scientists from the Karolinska Institute of […]

The Secret in Diet Soda Found in diet sodas, aspartame is a common substitute for sugar. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1981, this chemical has found its way into our food and drink. When aspartame is broken down in the body, phenylalanine is created as a byproduct. Phenylalanine is an inhibitor […]