Naturopathic Physician, Author, Educator and Researcher
Feb 26th, 2025 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a familiar condition to any women’s health practice. The dominant mechanisms that can be addressed in the management of PCOS are insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism. While genetic and environmental influences are involved in the etiology, the research on natural medicines to address the insulin resistance and hyperandrogenism is quite extensive. […]
Feb 17th, 2025 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera, Solanaceae) root is also known as Indian ginseng, although it does not belong to the ginseng family. This plant has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries as a compound or product that increases the ability of a person to resist, adapt, or become resilient to biological, physical, or chemical stressors. The […]
Numerous randomized trials over the years have shown that vitamin C shortens the duration of common colds. Some trials reported greater effects on severe cold symptoms compared with mild symptoms. This updated review systematically compares the effects of vitamin C on severe and mild common cold symptoms. Authors included all placebo-controlled trials of orally administered […]
Jan 21st, 2025 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
It might still be surprising to some readers, that alcohol is a leading cause of cancer. Conversations and science about alcohol benefits and risks has been going on for decades, with the lingering thought in everyone’s minds, that moderate alcohol drinking was able to reduce the risks of heart attacks and strokes. It has been […]
Dec 31st, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms are an individual experience for each woman. Some women experience symptoms that are few and short term and other women can experience significant and moderate to severe symptoms and for many years. Physical, emotional, and urogenital symptoms may be experienced, and some can have a significant impact on health and quality […]
Dec 20th, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
December 21st is the winter solstice, a day that I have long honored. The word solstice is derived from the Latin sol (sun) and sister (to stand still). “Sun-standing” might be another meaningful name for this moment. At both the winter and summer solstice, the Sun appears to stand still because the seasonal movement of the sun’s […]
Nov 27th, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
It’s a complicated time in U.S. history. During this season, I’m reminded that our history of the pilgrim story and the Thanksgiving part of our narrative is incomplete at best, and a false representation of what actually took place at that time at worst. The worst is actually what we did to the land and […]
Nov 15th, 2024 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Excess alcohol has all kinds of associated problems in terms of physical and mental health. One of the areas that doesn’t get much attention is alcohol and the bone. There is evidence that excess alcohol may have a negative influence on bone mineral density and the risk of osteoporosis related fractures. A meta-analysis was done […]
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