Naturopathic doctors, nutritionists, and other integrative practitioners like to emphasize the idea that food is medicine. But what does that really mean? Food can be a sensitive and intimate topic for many. The intention of this article is to approach the topic of food with care and empathy. Let’s start with some Oxford Dictionary definitions:
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Many of us know that fish oil is beneficial in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, such as conditions of high lipids and high blood sugar. We’ve also heard that it is anti-inflammatory and, therefore, may be helpful in autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or autoimmune thyroid disease. However, you may be
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It’s a Wednesday morning during a normal work or school week. You roll out of bed more tired than normal, put the coffee pot on, and start getting ready. As you get dressed, you notice you have a slight headache, your pants feel tighter than yesterday, and your breasts are a little tender as you
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Bleeding heavily is a common concern for women of pre- and peri-menopause age. While there can be different reasons for heavy bleeding, a frequent cause are fibroids. Fibroids (leiomyoma) are benign tumors that grow in the smooth muscle of the uterus. It’s believed that by age 50, 70% of women have fibroids, though most will
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Second to fatigue, the most common concern that my patients have is anxiety. While it may seem like everyone has anxiety (and I would argue to some extent that is true and normal), about 1 in 5 Americans meet the criteria to be considered diagnosable with an anxiety disorder. While anxiety can present in different forms (generalized
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While it’s not official yet, it feels like Spring is already upon us. I’m thrilled that I’ll soon be able to open my windows, pack up my winter coat, and spend more time outside. Spring is a time of renewal and starting fresh. Just as the plants begin to poke up out of the ground and
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I’ve seen a lot of complex cases over the years. While it can be perplexing figuring out where to start, I am still astounded how sometimes the simple solutions can have a dramatic impact on health. One of these powerful and simple solutions is hydration. We all know that our bodies are part water. The
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Does the weather affect your mood this time of year? Dr. Russell shares some key tips for seasonal affective disorder to help make it through Fall and Winter.