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Like cures like. That’s the concept behind homeopathy, a centuries-old system that stimulates the body’s innate healing ability. In 1796, Samuel Hahnemann, M.D. observed that Cinchona Bark, a medicinal plant used by native people in South America to treat malaria, could also cause the symptoms of malaria in healthy people. After testing the theory on himself, he continued his research, establishing the “dynamic” effect of a homeopathic substance: The less potent the disease-causing agent in the remedy, the better it stimulated the healing process and with fewer side effects.
Gastrointestinal health is widely considered the health of the whole person. In Naturopathic Medicine, many treatments plans evolve around supporting and optimizing gut health. Most of us have certain foods we try to limit, the top food sensitivities I see in my Naturopathic practice are wheat/gluten, dairy, eggs and soy. A comprehensive blood test is often ordered to specify which foods a patient is sensitive to and the results are used to outline a plan to limit those foods in their diet. Even those who try to eat a healthy diet most of the time are tempted to indulge during the holiday season.
When Life Heats Up, Chill out with Yoga If the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, never ending to-do lists, constantly chiming cell phones, and past-due deadlines have you at the boiling point, simmer down to the yoga mat and find a little peace of mind.
BioIdentical Hormone Replacement: Is it Right For You? When experiencing menstrual changes – from PMS to menopause – women are often confused about the differences between natural, synthetic and bioidentical hormones. With more than 48 million women going through The Change at the same time, it’s important for them to understand their choices and whether or not they need Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
Flaxseed (Linum usitatissimum) While research results are mixed around flaxseed and its ability to reduce menopausal symptoms, there are enough positive findings to support use of this nutrient-rich herb. For many women it has made the difference between comfort and discomfort when it comes to reduction of hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings). Here are three nutrients unique to flaxseed, all of which play a role in supporting good health.
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