by Dr. Chad | May 31, 2011 | Ask the naturopathic doctor, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health
We routinely have people ask us how to determine if they should see a medical practitioner versus a complementary care provider. Below we will give you some easy ways to differentiate and distinguish which type of practitioner may suit you at any particular time along...
by Dr. Chad | May 24, 2011 | Anger depression, Immune health, Natural Remedies, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Naturopathic medicine, Stress Management
As most of you know, I believe deeply in our body’s ability to heal and regenerate given the ‘right’ amount and kinds of nourishment and care, whether that means eating high-quality food, getting enough sleep, reducing stress or supplementing your diet with targeted...
by Dr. Chad | May 17, 2011 | Amino Acid Therapy, Childhood Obesity, Eating Naturally, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Nutrition, Stress Management
Obesity in our society is almost an epidemic. Over 65% of adults and nearly 33% of the children in the US are now considered overweight. That’s over 97 million Americans. And it is costing us a bundle. Being overweight is associated with a high incidence of...
by Dr. Chad | May 10, 2011 | ADHD, Amino Acid Therapy, Anger depression, Childhood Obesity, Fatigue, Natural Remedies, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Postpartum Depression, Stress Management
Once your neurotransmitter levels are rebalanced, your symptoms will disappear. This is like a ‘light-switch’; you either have enough or you don’t. When you do, you will wake up one day and your symptoms will be gone. It often seems miraculous, but it is actually just...
by Dr. Chad | May 3, 2011 | ADHD, Amino Acid Therapy, Anger depression, Childhood Obesity, Natural Remedies, Natural weight loss, Naturopathic health, Postpartum Depression, Stress Management
Neurotransmitter imbalances have been associated with many conditions, including food cravings, increased appetite, binging, addictions (food, alcohol, drugs, gambling, etc.), trichotillomania, obsessive-compulsive tendencies and disorders, depression, anxiety,...
by Dr. Chad | Apr 26, 2011 | Amino Acid Therapy, Ask the naturopathic doctor, Natural pain medications, Natural pain relief, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health, Naturopathic medicine, Stress Management
Anyone that suffers from migraine headaches can tell you that the throbbing agony you experience is a world apart from simple headache pain. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the incidence of migraine headaches has increased by...
by Dr. Chad | Apr 19, 2011 | Mineral absorption, Naturopathic health
You didn’t read that title wrong – osteoporosis is not a disease that only affects women. It may affect women to a larger extent but that doesn’t really matter when you consider that 10 million Americans have osteoporosis. 20% of that 10 million are men, which...
by Dr. Chad | Apr 12, 2011 | ADHD, Amino Acid Therapy, Fatigue, Gut Dysbiosis, Gut health, Immune health, Natural pain relief, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health
Well, maybe not literally, but having a faulty digestive system can certainly cause more problems than a little gas. New research is showing that having a healthy digestive tract may support proper brain function. Scientific links have been made between several GI...
by Dr. Chad | Apr 5, 2011 | Eating Naturally, Naturopathic health, Nutrition, Stress Management
Eating and cooking healthier does not have to be a drain on your time when it’s done correctly. Stress free cooking is all about planning. If you are coming home from work without any idea of what you are going to make for dinner, you’re sure to waste a...
by Dr. Chad | Mar 29, 2011 | Naturopathic health, Stress Management
Optimal health involves giving your body the resources it needs to heal, repair and thrive on a daily basis while removing obstacles that impede these functions. We often focus on the nutritional and physical side of optimal health, but as an integrative, holistic...
