Fluoride is commonly added to water supplies in the United States in an attempt to prevent dental decay, however both the safety and efficacy of this practice are in question. Research has shown that fluoride’s protective effect against tooth decay comes from topical application (as in toothpaste) rather than ingestion, and that many negative health [...]
Vitamin B12 has many uses in the body and especially affects the nervous system. It is known to cause mental retardation in developing children who are deficient in this vitamin. But does it affect the mental acuity of adults? A recent study suggests that vitamin B12 deficiency may be partly responsible for poor cognition in [...]
Learn how to make a wonderful soup to help your immune system fight off the flu this winter.
What is it? Plantar fasciosis (also called plantar fasciitis or heel spur) is caused by a degenerative process of the plantar fascial ligament. This important ligament helps hold the shape and structure of the foot. You can easily find it on your own foot by pulling the toes up; the ligament that pops up on [...]
What is natural foot care? Natural foot care, like the rest of naturopathic medicine, is a holistic approach to physical medicine. It encompasses looking at the cause of physical ailments, treating them naturally with bodywork, stretching, exercise, natural anti-inflammatories, and hydrotherapy. I also recommend surgery if it is needed. I am not a surgeon, but [...]
Autoimmunity occurs when the body’s own immune system attacks the body. This can affect literally any part of the body. Most of these conditions are pretty rare, but a few places in the body are more commonly attacked by the immune system. We often do not understand why that might be. Research into cross-reactivity with [...]
I have been involved in the world of autistic and behavioral disorders since 1996. I first worked in a pediatric occupational therapy clinic specializing in sensory integration. In college, I became an ABA therapist and continued working with autistic children throughout medical school. I wrote my thesis on homeopathic treatment of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD). [...]
Antioxidants are a requirement for health. Oxidation is breakdown of tissues. When fat is oxidized, we say it goes rancid. When iron oxidizes, it rusts. When your apple oxidizes, it turns brown. When people oxidize, they age, get sick, and eventually die. We are exposed to a lot of toxins from our environment and foods that causes oxidation of tissues. Our own [...]
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) has been described as a vitamin, but it actually has more characteristics of a hormone than a vitamin. For instance, you make your own Vitamin D in your skin when exposed to ultraviolet light as from the sun. Vitamin D is made from cholesterol just like your sex hormones and stress hormones. There are receptors [...]
Since the threat of a serious influenza epidemic is again in the news and on our minds, people are asking for ways to keep from getting the flu. The advice from public health officials is to wash your hands often and stay home if you feel sick. While these measures are useful, they focus only on [...]
