Nicole Maxwell, NMD Recently I attended the Women’s Hormone/Menopause and Perimenopause Boot Camp held by Tori Hudson, ND. She’s an author and leader in the field of natural medicine and women’s health. This was the second time in five years that I had in five years of studying women’s health with the numerous speakers Dr. Hudson invites to … Read more
Has your child developed early pubic or underarm hair? Premature pubarche (PP) is when girls under 8 and boys under 9 have premature development of pubic and/or axillary hair. It tends to happen more in girls. It is different from “precocious puberty” because it does not include breast buds or testicular development and there usually … Read more
Every day we carry around 10 times more microbial cells than our own. As Dr. George Weinstock, professor of microbial genomics says, “You’re not just a human, you’re a kind of super organism because you’re a community of all these things that are with you your whole life”. Our microbial partners carry out a number … Read more
A new research study from the National University of Natural Medicine’s Helfgott Research Institute show’s us how, in a simple and naturopathic way. Why do we want to be younger aside from feeling better? Age-associated health decline is associated with cardiovascular disease, stroke, Diabetes type 2 and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Fitzgerald, ND, IFMCP said that … Read more
Many people suffer hair loss, and it can be devastating to our sense of self. Hair shedding is part of a natural balance — some hairs fall out while others grow in. When the balance is interrupted — when hair falls out and less hair grows in — hair loss happens. The three most common … Read more
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Constipation is a fairly common issue in children that often resolves itself with a few lifestyle changes. But left untreated, it can become a chronic problem and even lead to encopresis (involuntary passing of stool, often due to impaction). Naturopathic health care really shines in helping these children have healthy bowel movements. The difference between … Read more
Some men have lower levels of testosterone as they age creating a decline in a feeling of general well-being or a decrease in sexual satisfaction – this is called Andropause. Not all men have low enough testosterone to warrant hormone replacement (HRT) or they have other issues where HRT is not a good idea. Here are some … Read more
By Nicole Maxwell, NMD Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in older people as cited in a recent article in the American Journal of Public Health1. The article states, “Arthritis will play a large role in the health-related quality of life, functional independence, and disability of older adults in the upcoming decades.” In … Read more
By Nicole Maxwell, NMD The Carroll Food Intolerance test, also known as FIT, helps us to understand the digestive and metabolic capacity of a patient’s body by identifying foods that are not compatible with their system. The History: Dr. Carroll practiced from 1917 to 1962 in Spokane, WA. He was a busy and successful naturopath, … Read more