Observing World Osteoporosis Day
World Osteoporosis Day is observed on October 20. As a healthcare provider, preventing the onset and progression of this disease is on my mind year round. The purpose of this ...
Men’s Health Month: Common Diseases and How to Avoid Them
June is Men’s Health Month, and this timely blog post is designed to provide information on the leading causes of men’s mortality and to serve as a reminder for men ...
How Environmental Medicine Helps Us Understand Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
Environmental medicine is a field that examines how environmental factors—such as heavy metals, molds, chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, and pollutants—affect human health. It integrates aspects of toxicology, industrial medicine, public health, ...
Simple Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease (Celebrating American Heart Month)
Valentine’s Day in February is known for its chocolates, flowers, and heart-shaped cards – all wonderful symbols of love. But what about the human heart? February is also American Heart ...
New Year’s Health: The Benefits of Eating More Veggies
Is the New Year time for a new you? Often, people make New Year’s resolutions that strive for perfection but do not allow themselves grace to make slow transitions. Achievement ...
The Healing Power Of Berries
Berry season is one of my favorite things about Summer. Growing up in rural southwestern Pennsylvania, I have fond Summer memories of braving “jaggers,” bugs, and snakes for the sweet ...
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
November is national Alzheimer’s awareness month. According to the Center for Disease Control, there are an estimated 5 million people living in the United States with Alzheimer’s. The number of ...
Sunscreen Myths and Naturopathic Medicine
The official start of Summer has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the weather! Enjoying the sunshine and the great outdoors is an important part ...
Naturopathic Approach to Seasonal Allergies
Bulbs have pushed their way up from the soil. Dormant deciduous trees have sprouted buds and are producing leaves and flowers. We’ve turned our clocks ahead. All signs point to ...