Helpful Herbs and Supplements
The Bio Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy Conference Getting away from Los Angeles, and my busy schedule as a naturopathic doctor, can sometimes be a challenge. And last weekend, April 25-26, was no exception. Still, it was an amazing two days that I spent in Las Vegas, Nevada at the SLS Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, learning amazing medicine and spending time with great friends and colleagues. This is the second time I have attended the Medisca Network Conference on Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration and Balancing, and I am very glad I did. In the past I have treated…
Turmeric May Offer Multiple Health Benefits Consuming turmeric powder daily, or taking a supplement, has multiple health benefits. Commonly used in curry, turmeric may be beneficial in fighting the damaging effects of stroke, decrease stroke risk, and even improve brain health. Eaten for thousands of years in curries, this popular spice has many medicinal properties. In addition to stroke risk prevention, turmeric may also be helpful in reducing the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and a host of other diseases. Specifically, there appear to be health benefits associated with those types of diseases associated with chronic…
Velvet Bean as a Natural Treatment for Depression and Parkinson's Disease The Velvet Bean (Mucuna Pruriens), has long been used in natural medicine to treat a variety of medical conditions. This unusual plant has many usages due to its active chemical constituents. The benefits of Velvet bean include aiding in the relief of chronic pain, improved mood enhancement, increased libido, blood sugar stabilization, and increasing testosterone. Velvet bean has been prescribed both as a powder and in capsule form Velvet Bean is a Natural Source for L Dopa Leva Dopa (L Dopa) is the main active ingredient…
Magnesium is an Important Nutrient for Maintaining Our Health Magnesium is one of the most common supplements I prescribe in my naturopathic practice. While found in a variety of foods, it is often deficient in the average American diet. A recent study indicates that nearly thirty-two percent of Americans do not get adequate amounts of magnesium in their diets. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, and an increased risk of osteoporosis, as well as mental disturbances such as insomnia, anxiety, and depression. In fact, recurring anxiety and depression, or a depression that does…
Our Diets And Our Brains Our diets can have an impact on brain health. And while we know this to be true, we rarely think about it when deciding what to eat. While we've all heard that “you are what you eat,” it's equally true to say that "we think what we eat." The food we consume and the calories we take in fuel the thoughts and ideas we have throughout the day. The brain is an amazing organ—it can take sugar directly from the bloodstream without the need for insulin. Consequently, too much or too little…
Green Tea is Rich in Nutrients That May Prevent Cancer Over the years, there have been multiple research studies published that suggest that green tea may help prevent several types of cancer. This is the conclusion from a meta-analysis recently published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Extensive research has shown that substances in green tea, known as polyphenols, may have cancer preventative properties. Of particular interest to the scientific community, is a polyphenol known as Polyphenon E, which acts as a powerful antioxidant inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. Drinking several cups of green tea…
