Category: Naturopathic Medicine Articles
Statins – Are the Risks Worth the Benefits?
Are the Risks Worth the Benefits? As statin medications are one of the most widely prescribed medicines, the article discusses the reasons for buildup of atherosclerotic plaque, the side effects of statin use, and the role natural medicines and diet play in reversing coronary artery disease.
Swine Flu: Natural Medicine Approaches to a Possible Pandemic
The recent concern about the Swine Influenza outbreak and the possibilities that it will become a pandemic influenza similar to that of the 1918 outbreak that resulted in the deaths of over 50 million people are discussed in this article. Natural therapies can play a major role in prevention as well as treatment.
Porphyrias
Porphyrias are a group of diseases involving the liver and its response to a toxic environment. Previously thought to be a rare disorder, it is now recognized as having a greater prevalence than once thought. This article is a summation of a chapter written for the Textbook of Natural Medicine.
Treating Psoriasis Naturally
Is an extremely common skin disorder affecting between 2% to 4% of the United States population. Psoriasis affects men and women equally, with the mean age of onset being 28. It is not uncommon for children to develop psoriasis as well as 2% percent of children by the age of 2 years of age will present with psoriasis usually located in the elbows and will move to the crease of the arms if not corrected. This article by Dr Deborah Ardolf discusses natural treatments for this common condition.
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