by Dr. Chad | Apr 27, 2010 | All natural supplements, Anger depression, Immune health, Natural health products, Natural Remedies, Postpartum Depression
A recent study revealed that a daily supplement of zinc can reduce feelings of anger and depression in women. For the study, researchers randomly assigned 30 women either a multivitamin or a multivitamin plus zinc for a period of 10 weeks. At the conclusion of the...
by Dr. Chad | Apr 26, 2010 | Acetaminophen, Ask the naturopathic doctor, Asthma, Cardiovascular health, Natural pain medications, Natural pain relief, Natural Remedies
photo credit: effekt! Several recent studies reveal some alarming news about acetaminophen, which is the active ingredient in the painkillers Tylenol, Anacin and Panadol. Higher rates of asthma: Children given acetaminophen were 60 percent more likely to suffer from...
by Dr. Chad | Apr 6, 2010 | All natural supplements, Ask the naturopathic doctor, Food sensitivity, Gut Dysbiosis, Gut health, Mineral absorption, Natural Remedies, Testing / Assessment
photo credit: Mike Miley This month’s podcast includes answers to the following questions: What can help with weak, chipping nails? What can help relieve ringing in the ear? Even with a good diet, I seem to be experiencing gas – especially after eating. What...
by Dr. Chad | Apr 5, 2010 | Childhood Obesity, Food sensitivity, Gut Dysbiosis, Gut health, Natural weight loss
photo credit: VinothChandar The phrase “Trust your Gut” doesn’t apply to weight loss. That’s because the little-known but widespread condition known as Gut Dysbiosis is telling millions of people to improperly digest their food, eat the wrong foods, and ultimately...
by Dr. Chad | Apr 5, 2010 | All natural supplements, Ask the naturopathic doctor, Asthma, Immune health, Natural health products, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health
photo credit: nicasaurusrex The cases of asthma continue to rise in the United States at an alarming rate. However, a recent study indicates that vitamin D and magnesium could play a role in helping asthmatic symptoms. Over the past 15 years, the incidence rate of...
by Dr. Chad | Apr 5, 2010 | All natural supplements, Ask the naturopathic doctor, Cardiovascular health, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health, Supplement Quality
photo credit: fugm10 It’s common for patients at risk for cardiovascular disease to take a low dose of aspirin. Aspirin’s antiplatelet effects have been shown to help reduce cardiovascular events in many patient populations. Unfortunately, not all patients respond to...
by Dr. Chad | Mar 1, 2010 | Amino Acid Therapy, Ask the naturopathic doctor, Immune health, Natural health products, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health, Naturopathic medicine, Testing / Assessment
photo credit: timsnell This month’s podcast includes answers to the following questions: How do you check for neurotransmitter deficiencies – is there a blood test? My husband has rheumatoid arthritis – can you help him, and how? Is naturopathy new...
by Dr. Chad | Feb 26, 2010 | All natural supplements, Immune health, Natural health products, Natural Remedies, Supplement Quality
photo credit: John Loo Findings from a Chinese study indicate that soy and soy based products may reduce the risk of death and breast cancer recurrence. The study, reported in the Journal of the American Medical Association, indicated that women with the highest...
by Dr. Chad | Feb 25, 2010 | All natural supplements, Anger depression, Ask the naturopathic doctor, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health
photo credit: h.koppdelaney A new amazing study on psychotic disorders caused my jaw to drop. According to findings published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, supplementing Omega-3 rich fish oil make reduce the likelihood of developing psychotic disorders in...
by Dr. Chad | Feb 25, 2010 | Immune health, Natural Remedies, Naturopathic health, Skin disorders
photo credit: vegamaster Increases in beta-carotene, vitamin E, Folic acid and iron can help reduce the risk of eczema in children, according to a Korean study. The increased intakes of the four nutrients were found to reduce the risk of atopic dermatitis (AD), and...
