Monthly Archives: November 2011
Cold and Flu Treatment
As a Naturopathic physician, I have many options when it comes to treating a cold or flu. There are herbs, nutrients, homeopathic remedies, IV's and immune boosting shots. The goal is to provide your body with some help to fight the cold or flu virus more quickly. Suppressing the symptoms, like taking cough suppressant or a daytime cold/flu over the counter medication, just temporarily relieves the symptoms of the cold or flu. Once the medication wears off we feel just as bad, because it Read more [...]
Posted in Pediatric Health
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How Dirty is Your Soap?
Have you ever looked at the ingredients listed on your bar of soap or body wash before? If your answer is no than you definitely should. Most standard soaps have a long list of chemicals that have been shown to disrupt our natural hormone functions. Soap or anything for that matter that contains pthalates, parabens, triclosan and fragrances should be avoided.
Pthalates and parabens, also known as endocrine disruptors, have been shown to absorb into the skin and either stimulate or slow down Read more [...]
Posted in Clean Living, Women's Health
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Should I Get the Flu Vaccine?
Cold and flu season are on their way and many people choose to prevent the flu by getting the flu vaccine. There are also many of you who question whether it is a good idea to get a flu shot. There are many pro's and con's both ways and many other ways to prevent the flu. I will provide you with some information to help you make your decision for you and your family.
There are three types of influenza viruses; A, B, and C and thousands of subtypes. Flu vaccines are designed to protect Read more [...]
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Testosterone deficiency linked to depression and lack of motivation
We are all familiar with changes that occur in women as they enter and progress through menopause. We are just recently becoming familiar with changes that occur in men, beginning as early as age 25, that also affect their lives in a number of dramatic ways. The most common complaints of men in this age bracket include diminished muscle mass, decreased libido, depression of mood, central or abdominal obesity, erectile dysfunction, heart disease, and prostate disease. Research now demonstrates the Read more [...]
Posted in Men's Health
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Vaginal Infections
Vaginal itching, soreness and discharge affect every woman at one time or another. I find that more patients than not suffer with vaginal infections and are shy about discussing these very common issues for women, which is why I thought I would devote a blog on this very topic. There can be several causes for the irritation so it is best to discuss your symptoms with a physician. The most common cause of infection is bacterial followed by yeast. Vaginal atrophy, which typically occurs Read more [...]
Posted in Women's Health
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