Naturopathic Physician, Author, Educator and Researcher
Posted in General, Nutrition, Prevention, Stress, Weight Management on Oct 18th, 2016
Heartburn, often called acid indigestion is when there is a burning/acidic sensation in the chest. It is caused by a back up of acid from the stomach into the esophagus and throat. Classic symptoms are those burning sensation behind the sternum and/or in the throat, but can also be accompanied by nausea, belching, bloating. When […]
Posted in Dietary Supplements, General, Headaches, Migraine, Mind and Emotional, Stress on Jul 31st, 2016
Migraines are chronic and debilitating and affect 12-20% of the world’s population, and are more common in women. Women account for about three quarters of the 28 million Americans who experience migraine headaches. Attacks can begin at any age, but they typically start during childhood or adolescence when they are pretty equal in boys and […]
Posted in Cancer Prevention, Dietary Supplements, General, Nutrition, Prevention, Stress on Jun 12th, 2016
This randomized double-blind clinical trial was conducted in Iran in women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) I, as diagnosed with pap smear, colposcopy and biopsy. Women were between the ages of 18 to 55 and had proven CIN 1 based on pap smear cytology and then colposcopy and biopsy. Only those with biopsy proven CIN […]
Posted in Botanicals, Cardiovascular, General, Mind and Emotional, Stress on Mar 21st, 2016
Heart palpitations are a fairly common symptom of the women patients in my practice. While they need to be investigated with a good history, medical exam, and potential testing with heart monitors and/or electrocardiograms or a referral to a cardiologist, fortunately, in my practice, most of them are what are called benign heart palpitations and […]
Posted in Botanicals, Depression, Mind and Emotional, Pregnancy, Stress on Sep 5th, 2015
Lavender flower essential oil has a long traditional history of use for anxiety and stress, but also some modern meaningful scientific research confirming its excellent effectiveness in treating general anxiety disorders. Here is yet another recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study comparing the effects of a lavender cream and foot bathing on anxiety, stress and even […]
Posted in Botanicals, Cardiovascular, Fatigue, General, Mind and Emotional, Prevention, Stress on Aug 16th, 2015
What if I told you there was a natural therapy that boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, improves mood, improves sleep, reduces stress, increases energy, increases focus, and speeds the recovery from surgery…..and, is free!!! I’m guessing you would say… “I definitely want some of that!” Turns out the healing power of nature is […]
Posted in Botanicals, Endocrine Health, Menstrual Cycle, Stress on Mar 23rd, 2015
Heavy menstrual bleeding is one of the more common gynecological reasons why women come to their health care provider. The experience and results of heavy menstrual bleeding can greatly impact quality of life just due to frequency of needing to attend to bleeding protection in the bathroom, restricting her desire or ability to go out […]
Posted in General, Prevention, Probiotics, Stress on Jul 29th, 2014
Introduction: The relationship between the microbiota in the gut and the etiology (cause) of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is becoming increasingly clear. IBS is one of the most common gastrointestinal conditions, and more common in women. It is characterized by abdominal discomfort or pain and variable types of other symptoms including episodic diarrhea and/or constipation, […]
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