Month: June 2012

Balancing Hormone Function in Women

This article by Dr Meghna Thacker discusses the major endocrine glands function and interconnectedness in women. Knowing that they interact and are dependent upon optimal function to maintain homeostasis, the evaluation and natural treatments are discussed.

Recognition and Management of Heat Stroke/Exhaustion

Heat stroke and exhaustion occur more often than is appreciated in part because each individual will be affected somewhat differently and the classic symptoms may not be fully present. The complications of either condition can be severe and their recognition, management, and prevention are discussed in this article.

Homeopathic & Naturopathic Treatment of Headaches

Headaches are a commonly encountered condition suffered by many. He article discussed the naturopathic therapeutic approach with an emphasis on the use of homeopathic medicine.

GERD: TOUGH FINANCIAL TIMES UPSETTING AMERICA’S STOMACH

Are Doctors Providing a Cure or a Band-Aid?

Gardasil – Reasons for Caution

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common virus that is spread through sexual contact. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), it is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the country, with more than 20 million people currently infected and another 6.2 million contracting the virus each year. Every year, about 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and almost 4,000 women die from this disease in the U.S. alone. The vaccine Gardasil was initially introduced to vaccinate girls before they become sexually active in order to prevent cervical cancer later in life. But reactions to this vaccine have reached levels that haven’t been seen before with other immunizations.

Food Additives

This article by Dr Kruzel discussed what food additives are, whether they are safe and what to look for when shopping.

Fevers, Friend or Foe

This article discussed the how’s, whys, and benefits of fevers as well as therapies for managing them.

Eczema

This article by Katie Stage, ND discusses the presentation and causes of Eczema as well as how naturopathic medicine can positively affect clinical out comes.

Erectile Dysfunction

This article discussed the causes of ED as well as natural therapies for its treatment.

Enzymes, Not Just Food Anymore

This article discusses the actions of enzymes, their role in digestion, and their use clinically to treat disease.