Fear of Flying – Natural Support Options
Many mixed emotions tend to arise as the holidays approach. While we often hear “cheer is in the air,” so are increased levels of stress and anxiety. For many …
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Forget Flu Season…It’s Elderberry Season!
It’s that time of year again. The shorter colder days of winter bring with them an increased incidence of cold & flu through the entire population. As any teacher …
Struggling with Weight Loss Resistance?
One of the most common patient concerns voiced in the office is, “I want to lose weight.” Most patients have already tried a combination of various medications, crash diets, …
Tea time! What you may not know about ‘tea’
Tea is the common name for the plant, Camellia sinensis. If you were to take the leaves of this plant and steep in them hot water, you would create …
How to Tame the Winter Blues
The Winter Blues Many people are familiar with the heavy sensations that come along with colder temperatures and darker days – the same kind of sensations that make many …
Chronic Sinusitis; Beyond the Decongestants
For those who suffer from chronic sinus inflammation, it can become life altering. Headaches, postnasal drip and sinus pressure are just some of the symptoms that chronic sinusitis sufferers …
Cold and numb hands and feet; Raynaud’s phenomenon- how to treat.
Cold and numb hands and feet; Raynaud’s phenomenon- how to treat. Raynaud’s, pronounced rey-nohz, named after French doctor who first described this certain set of symptoms, is characterized by …
PMS: A Monthly Update
PMS: A Monthly Update For every woman, their monthly cycle is a direct barometer of how their body is feeling. An estimated 75 to 80% of women experience the …
How Drugs and Herbs Interact
How Drugs and Herbs Interact Medications and supplements are a common part of many people’s lives. According to the CDC about half the population is on at least …
Treating Women’s Hormones without Drugs
Treating Women’s Hormones without Drugs Managing menopause has become a multi-million dollar industry with topical creams, pills and patches dosed daily to women in an attempt to mitigate symptoms …