Category: Holistic Medicine

Three ways sleep deprivation can make you fat

Three ways sleep deprivation can make you fat

Guest post by Joni Labbe, DC, the Thyroid Doctor Finding it hard to lose weight? Although many factors can hinder weight loss, one of the sneakier is sleep deprivation. Research shows people who regularly sleep five hours or less a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Mental Health, Nutritional Medicine, Weight Loss
Coconut Oil – Why You Should Have It In Every Room Of The House

Coconut Oil – Why You Should Have It In Every Room Of The House

Coconut oil has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties. And it’s useful in about a million different ways. The health benefits of coconut oil are widely known in tropical countries, and it was popular in the United States until the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Food, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Pets and Animals, Weight Loss
Alternative Medicine Is Not Wellness

Alternative Medicine Is Not Wellness

You may be surprised to hear me say that alternative medicine is not wellness. As you read this article, it may seem like a minor point however, it is very important. Without this distinction, it becomes very easy to lose… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Pharmaceuticals
Thermography: The Path to Brilliant Health

Thermography: The Path to Brilliant Health

by Dr. Laura Thompson When used as an adjunct to a mammogram, thermography has the ability to warn women and men, years before any other screening method, that inflammation is present and could later become something more serious in nature.… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine
Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?

Are Bioidentical Hormones Safe?

Are bioidentical hormones safe?  The answer is, we don’t know.  For over thirty years it was thought that traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was safe.  In 2002, a large federally-funded study by the Women’s Health Initiative revealed an increased risk… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Mental Health
Glucose control,  its not just for diabetics anymore!

Glucose control, its not just for diabetics anymore!

There is an increasing prevalence of obesity and diabetes in America and around the globe. From 1960-1980 the number of obese Americans increased 15% and by 2000 it doubled to 30%. During the time period of 1980-2000 the number of… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, News, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care
Got hemorrhoids? Look at these natural remedies

Got hemorrhoids? Look at these natural remedies

Guest post by Joni Labbe, DC. Even though they can ruin your life, nobody wants to talk about hemorrhoids, or “piles,” a condition in which the veins in the anus and rectum become swollen and inflamed. Although the internet is… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, Nutritional Medicine
Herbs for Lifestyle Stress

Herbs for Lifestyle Stress

Our ‘Lifestyle habits’ is a broad category, which encompasses physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. All our daily routines like sleeping, eating, working and play contribute to stress. These patterns can equal either good health, or possible diseased states. Generally,… 0 Shares | | Posted in Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine
Ulcer Relief With Cabbage And Natural Herbs

Ulcer Relief With Cabbage And Natural Herbs

For many years those with stomach ulcers were told to drink milk, avoid spicy food and, of course, reduce stress. Today we know that these ulcers are caused by a ‘screw type’ of bacteria, Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori), that hides… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Nutritional Medicine
Bentonite Clay- A Natural Medicine Cabinet Must Have

Bentonite Clay- A Natural Medicine Cabinet Must Have

Bentonite clay is an ancient healing clay used by cultures throughout history for their ability to rid the body of toxins. It has been used for years for both internal and external detoxification and for its anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-yeast and… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Lifestyle, Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, Personal Care, Pets and Animals