Naturopathic Physician, Author, Educator and Researcher
Mar 25th, 2019 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
This study was done looking at 200 Swedish women aged 38-60 who underwent cycling testing that measured cardiovascular fitness. They were followed for an average of 29 years. Using objective assessments and repeat neuropsycychiatric evaluations, 23% were diagnosed with dementia at a mean age of 80. Researchers compared women who had medium cardiovascular fitness at […]
Mar 18th, 2019 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Bladder infections in otherwise healthy pre-menopausal and non-pregnant women tend to be uncomplicated and are classified as lower urinary tract infections (UTIs). UTIs are amongst the most common infections in women and Escherichia coli (E.coli) is the organism that is the most common, responsible for about 75-95% of uncomplicated UTIs. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX), aka co-trimoxazole, and […]
Feb 28th, 2019 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Postmenopausal women with anxiety with an average age of 45-60 were included in this Iranian study. The 156 women had anxiety scores ranging from 20 to 35 using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). All women were naturally menopausal and were within 6 years of their last menstrual period. Women were excluded if they were taking […]
Feb 18th, 2019 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is three times more likely to develop in women than in men… that is what makes it a women’s health problem. It is an autoimmune disorder that is progressive, and typically is characterized by inflammation, pain, swelling, and stiffness of joints. In RA, as in other autoimmune disorders, the immune system attacks […]
Jan 31st, 2019 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
It’s not surprising to me that the age of puberty in girls has been declining the last 15-20 years. Environmental causes have been a suspect, but the reasons have not been clearly understood. The problem with early puberty is this is associated with higher rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease, polycystic ovarian syndrome and even breast […]
Jan 15th, 2019 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Osteoarthritis of the knees can cause pain, stiffness, and diminished function. Conventional treatments include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as Ibuprofen, analgesics such as acetaminophen, corticosteroids, corticosteroid and non-steroid injections, muscle relaxant medications, opioid or narcotic medications, physical therapy and joint replacement. Natural treatment interventions included diet and exercise plans, massage, hydrotherapy, acupuncture, physical therapy/manipulation, […]
Dec 28th, 2018 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
When I give lectures and presentations, I often look for quotes that offer some extra insight or perspective or inspiration for the audience. I also find that through my life, many of them have served as guidance and inspiration for me as well. Here are a few of my favorites. I hope you like them […]
Dec 17th, 2018 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Both men’s and women’s ages at time of conception are increasing. The average age of fathers of newborns in the U.S. has risen by 3.5 years over the last forty years from an average age of 27.4 to 30.9 years. There are also some ethnic differences, with Asian-American dads, there is an average of 36 […]
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