Naturopathic Physician, Author, Educator and Researcher
Jul 18th, 2016 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
I’m regularly looking for more satisfactory results for treatment of acne vulgaris— those nasty pimples most commonly on the facial area. There are multiple factors that cause acne, but a few of those factors includes and excessive production of sebum, an immune response to the bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes, inflammation and abnormal cell turnover of […]
Jun 30th, 2016 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
In the last 3.5 decades, research has proposed a link between several cancers and lower serum levels of vitamin D. Multiple epidemiologic studies have found inverse associations between serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25OH)D] concentration and the risk of many cancers including breast cancer, colorectal cancer and prostate cancer. In one randomized controlled trial, women […]
Jun 12th, 2016 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
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 […]
May 31st, 2016 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Menstrual cramps are one of the most common gynecological problems in reproductive aged women. Menstrual cramps due to primary dysmenorrhea (the type of menstrual cramps that are due to a physiological problem, rather than a medical condition such as endometriosis). Primary dysmenorrhea starts after the release of prostaglandins from endometrial cells (those cells that line […]
May 18th, 2016 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Cervical dysplasia is a potentially pre-cancerous condition and in many cases can resolve on its own, but in others, can progress to more severe dysplasia and even cervical cancer. The likelihood of regression of mild dysplasia, called cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 1 (CIN1), is 60%. The likelihood of progression to cervical cancer if it does […]
Apr 27th, 2016 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
I want to introduce you to a project that I was privileged to be a part of at our last national naturopathic convention. These are video interviews of practitioners who have insightful and potent messages to patients, medical students and practitioners. Friends and colleagues of mine embarked on a project they call “Integrative Wisdom“. If […]
Apr 18th, 2016 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
I’ve written numerous other blogs and given many lectures on natural medicine and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). I consider this a strong area for natural medicine in the areas of addressing the underlying endocrinologic disorder and improving the many manifestations of PCOS. In the not so distant past, I’ve written about N-acetyl cysteine, myo-inositol vs. […]
Mar 25th, 2016 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Hello blog clinician visitors, friends and colleagues, Have you heard about TAPintegrative.org? If not, I would love for you to learn about it. I am a member of this nonprofit practitioner-only educational resource. I wanted you to know about TAP because it really is an amazing resource for practicing integrative clinicians. This is an up-to-date […]
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