Holistic Medicine Blog

ShareSummer is finally here (I live in WA, and we get excited when the sun finally comes out)! Sunburns are an unfortunate side effect of the much loved sunshine and warm weather, but you don’t have to suffer indefinitely. Here is some practical Naturopathic advice on how to treat sunburns. 1) Seek medical attention if [...]

Many Americans suffer from chronically elevated blood pressure. Depending on the severity of the blood pressure, treatments can range from diet and lifestyle changes to a combination of pharmaceutical drugs aimed at getting blood pressure under control. People with untreated high blood pressure are at an increased risk of death or serious complications from cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke. Using Natural therapies may help those with high blood pressure acheive their goals without the use of medications or at the very least, with a minimal amount of medications (and the side-effects that come with them). Here are five things you can do to lower your blood pressure.

There are several studies linking diets high in fiber with decreased risk of a number of chronic health conditions, including colon cancer, obesity, high cholesterol, and diabetes. So how much fiber do we need and where do we get it? The American Heart Association recommends that adults get 25-38 grams of dietary fiber every day. This is nearly twice as much as the 15 grams daily that the average American consumes. Foods highest in fiber include legumes, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

Nasal congestion is one of the most annoying symptoms associated with colds, seasonal allergies, and chronic sinusitis. Over the counter treatments include nose sprays, antihistamines, and decongestants, but many of these medications can have undesirable side effects or may even be contraindicated with other prescription medications or medical conditions. So what, then, can be done to help treat this annoying symptom safely and effectively? A naturopathic treatment called Nasosympatico may be the answer for you.

Many Americans eat poorly. They choose processed foods and fast food for the sake of convenience and continue eating junk food despite the rise in obesity rates and chronic disease. It is easy to point to the diets of these people and say “of course they feel lousy!” , especially after the movie Supersize Me made its debut. But what if you eat a balanced diet, low in refined sugar and processed foods and still feel sick?

Chronic sleep deprivation is perhaps one of the most overlooked causes of chronic disease and health complaints. Sleep deprivation comes in all forms ranging from purposeful (not scheduling enough time to sleep) to insomnia or other sleep disorders such as sleep apnea.