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Unlocking the Secret to Easy Weight Gain: The Surprising Link Between Insulin Resistance and Your Waistline

Insulin resistance is a metabolic condition that occurs when cells in the body become less responsive to the hormone insulin. Insulin is responsible for regulating blood sugar levels, and when cells become resistant to its effects, the body compensates by producing more insulin. This excess insulin can lead to a […]

5 Reasons Why Milk Thistle is a Game Changer for Your Liver and Kidneys

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a herbaceous plant that has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties, particularly for its hepatoprotective and nephroprotective effects. The active compound in milk thistle is silymarin, which is a complex of flavonolignans including silybin, silydianin, and silychristin. Silymarin has been extensively studied for […]

Are Toxins Hiding in Your Home? Discover the Crucial Link between Environmental Medicine and Naturopathic Healing

Environmental medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the relationship between the environment and human health. This field recognizes that the environment plays a crucial role in our health and wellbeing, and that exposure to environmental toxins can have a profound impact on our bodies. Naturopathic medicine, which […]

Natural Therapies to Enhance Natural Killer (NK) Cell Production in Chronic Infections and Autoimmune Disease

February 27, 2023

Natural killer (NK) cells are a critical part of the innate immune system, which acts as the body's first line of defense against pathogens. NK cells play an essential role in identifying and eliminating infected cells and cancer cells, and they are also involved in regulating the adaptive immune response. […]

The Role of Environmental Medicine in the Treatment of Chronic Infections and Autoimmune Disease

February 24, 2023

Environmental medicine is a branch of medicine that focuses on the impact of environmental factors on human health. This can include a wide range of factors, such as air and water quality, exposure to toxins, and even the food we eat. One area where environmental medicine can play a critical […]

The Role of Trace Mineral Deficiency in Environmental Toxicity

February 23, 2023

Environmental toxicity is an increasingly common issue in modern society, with exposure to chemicals and pollutants becoming a widespread problem. However, the role of trace mineral deficiency in environmental toxicity is often overlooked. (1) In this blog post, we will explore the link between trace mineral deficiency and environmental toxicity, […]

Polyphenols, Akkermansia, Your Immune System, and You

January 16, 2023

In the world of integrative medicine, we are often introduced to new strains of gut bacteria that appear to play specific health roles in the body. (1) The new kid on the block, in the probiotic world, is Akkermansia, a species that is regularly tested by integrative medicine practitioners on […]

The Top Seven Ways to Reduce Your Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Radiation Exposure Without Killing Your Apple Watch

December 25, 2022

How Can We Protect Ourselves from EMF Exposure? If they are not already doing it, at least in some small way, many of my patients are wondering how they can protect themselves and their families from electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation exposure in simple, practical ways without having to spend a […]

Four Ways That Long Covid Is Already Being Effectively Treated by Naturopathic Doctors

December 24, 2022

Long Covid, 10 million Americans of which are estimated to have 3 or more symptoms of Long Haul Covid-19, is a complex chronic illness that is only now just beginning to be understood and properly defined. (1) A November, 2021 article in Global Advances in Health and Medicine suggested that […]