By Patty McDuffey, LAc, MAcOM, Dipl.OM According to the Trauma-Informed Care: Implementation Resource Center, “Trauma is a pervasive problem. It results from exposure to an incident or series of events that are emotionally disturbing or life-threatening with lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning [...]
Uva ursi is a favorite herbal support for women in particular, in the prevention and treatment of urinary tract infections. And there is a good reason for this - in addition to its time-honored reputation, research has also demonstrated its powerful effect against infections [...]
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) a member of the ginger family has been used for thousands of years as a spice, colorant, and for its many health benefits. Pursued by health advocates of every persuasion, turmeric is today’s most trendy superfood, the second most top-selling herbal [...]
One of the most common patient complaints seen by acupuncturists is migraine headaches. Though many of the patients I have treated who struggle with migraines initially come to me for other reasons, not realizing that acupuncture can also treat migraines. I believe this is [...]
Congress asked to recognize the importance of vitamin D - As naturopathic doctors, we are fully aware of the countless scientific studies supporting vitamin D as essential for immune support. Vitamin D works to protect the body against invading pathogens, making it important for [...]
A recent peer-reviewed study demonstrated that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can significantly enhance the cognitive performance of healthy older adults. The main areas of improvement were attention, information processing speed, and executive function, in addition to the global cognitive function, all of which typically [...]
