Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids can support health in a variety of ways, including reducing joint pain, improving nerve conduction, supporting cardiovascular health and much more. Here are some common terms: EFAs: Essential Fatty Acids Essential Fatty Acids: a type of fats that includes omega-3’s and other omega EFAs Omega-3’s: a certain form of EFAs thatContinue reading “Getting Your Omega EFAs”
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Vaginal dryness getting in the way of your passion?
Vaginal dryness is a very common complaint, yet it’s less often talked about. One of the most common symptoms is pain during sex, called dyspareunia in medical lingo (dis – pare – ooh – nee – ah). Vaginal dryness can also cause itching, discomfort, and increased risk of infection. Why? If the tissue that linesContinue reading “Vaginal dryness getting in the way of your passion?”
Counting Sheep, Waiting for Sleep?
Natural tips for better sleep.
Easy Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Elderberry syrup is one of the most popular herbal medicines, especially during cold and flu season. Not only does this sweet little berry have antiviral and antimicrobial properties, it also upregulates your own immune response to increase your body’s defense system. You’ll find it in many stores – health-focused and more mainstream. The liquid, orContinue reading “Easy Homemade Elderberry Syrup”
Quick + Easy Relief for Sinus and Nasal Congestion
Sniffles, runny nose, congestion or sinus pressure got you down? Use this simple at-home treatment to clear our your nasal and sinus passages, allowing for drainage of the yucky stuff so that you can feel clearer and better. This is also great to use preventively and at the first sign of nasal or sinus congestion.Continue reading “Quick + Easy Relief for Sinus and Nasal Congestion”
Dealing with Tick Season
It’s that season in the Northeast. Tick season. Spanning from when the frost stops to when it starts again, tick season brings a bevy of concerns. When I was growing up, I was constantly outside in the woods behind our house, climbing trees, playing in leaves and collecting various bugs. Needless to say, I hadContinue reading “Dealing with Tick Season”
Bone Morphogenic Proteins
Like action heroes for your bones! In the 1960s, Dr. Marshall Urist, MD was an orthopedic surgeon studying how bones heal and grow after fractures. Through his work, he discovered Bone Morphogenic Proteins (BMPs) and with this, the “osteoinductive” nature of bones (meaning how bones can regenerate themselves). BMPs are a family of over 20Continue reading “Bone Morphogenic Proteins”
“Should I take a multivitamin?”
“Should I take a multivitamin?” This is one of the most common questions I get asked. While multi’s are generally a nice all-around boost, it’s great to go a little deeper and discuss what’s best for each person. Did you know: naturopathic physicians use advanced testing to measure your individual levels of essential micronutrients andContinue reading ““Should I take a multivitamin?””
How to Deal with Cold+Flu Season, from a Naturopath
It’s that season…every sniffle, cough and sneeze brings a new wariness. Instead of holding your hand sanitizer as tight as pepper spray in a dark alley, take a deep breath and read on for some natural remedies. Hydration. You already know this one, but it stands the test of time. The winter months tend toContinue reading “How to Deal with Cold+Flu Season, from a Naturopath”
Naturopathic Principles, Empowerment + Choosing Health
As naturopathic doctors, one of our foundational principles is “docere,” which translates as “doctor as teacher.” We believe in educating each person to know what is happening with their health and why we make the recommendations we make. Knowledge is power, and we seek to empower our patients to reach their health goals. Here’s aContinue reading “Naturopathic Principles, Empowerment + Choosing Health”