Naturopathic Physician, Author, Educator and Researcher
Dec 15th, 2022 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Overactive bladder, also called OAB causes frequent and sudden desire to urinate and can be difficult to control, leading to urinary leakage, a.k.a. urge incontinence (UI), and nocturia (waking up more than two times in the night to urinate). It also is associated with frequency of urination day and night. Frequent urination is usually eight […]
Various natural agents have come into view as having a potential role in reducing risk of severe covid symptoms, addressing covid symptoms, and addressing long covid issues. One of these is Curcuma long root, aka turmeric, aka curcumin. Common signs and symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, dry cough, congestion, sore throat and tiredness. More severe […]
Nov 18th, 2022 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
I think many of us if not most, take the time to consider what we are thankful for this time of year in particular; although I hope we do it a lot more often than that! In my less serious and contemplative moments, here are my thoughts: I’m thankful for the mid-term elections being […]
Oct 31st, 2022 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
If you have a family history of a parent or sibling with dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), you have a higher risk of AD. Research has determined that eating more blueberries may lower the probability of developing AD. (Krikorian R, et al. Regular blueberry consumption may reduce risk of dementia, study finds. Nutrients April 2022) […]
Oct 11th, 2022 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
As of this date, no interventions to prevent cognitive decline in asymptomatic older adults have been approve by the FDA. The statistics on dementias, including Alzheimer’s disease are sobering: 1 IN 3 SENIORS DIES WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR ANOTHER DEMENTIA. IT KILLS MORE THAN BREAST CANCER AND PROSTATE CANCER COMBINED Between 2000 and 2018, deaths from […]
Sep 15th, 2022 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
The coming of Autumn always feels like a poignant time to me…. So many things are changing… The nights get a little cooler, the days becoming noticeably shorter, the blackberries on my property fading in numbers of sweet and luscious berries, the harvesting of winter squash, garlic, tree fruits and more. I’ve always been a […]
Aug 30th, 2022 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
Nootropics is a term used to describe those agents that improve cognition, memory, creativity or motivation. Nootropic substances can be as common as everyday caffeine and nicotine, or stimulants such as amphetamine and methylphenidate or many prescription items including levodopa. Nootropic agents can also include plants, vitamins or other dietary supplements. Bacopa monnieri is one […]
Aug 22nd, 2022 by Tori Hudson, N.D.
I posted a brief blog in May calling attention to intimate partner violence, but here we are again with some added information. Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as physical and sexual violence, emotional abuse, or stalking by an intimate partner. I have shared some information below, expanding on this definition. One in four US […]
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