The Importance of Healthy Eating Habits For Proper Health

If there is one thing I would tell my patients— or anyone who wishes to improve their digestive health—it would be to learn the importance of good eating habits. In fact, I would go so far as to say that good eating habits are the cornerstone of healthy living.  And yet, few people practice them. Some of the most common symptoms of poor digestion include gas, bloating, upset stomach, constipation, diarrhea, and acid reflux.  These symptoms are common, and can often be alleviated simply by adjusting the way we approach food and the types of foods that we…

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Suffering From Menopause Belly? Give Up This One Food

Are you suffering from menopause belly? Many people are. The good news is, there are a few very simple things that you can do to heal your digestive health and maintain a healthy weight. So What Exactly is Menopause Belly? They say that “death begins in the gut," and that is certainly what I see in my offices. The symptom picture I am specifically addressing here presents as, gas, bloating, upset stomach, constipation, and or diarrhea, acid reflux and resistant weight loss—especially around the waist. We may also see a tender abdomen during physical exam. The Kind…

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How To Treat Candida Infection With Naturopathic Medicine

How To Treat Candida Infection With Naturopathic Medicine Chronic infection with Candida albicans, is a common health challenge effecting millions of Americans. The people most likely to be at risk include, people with poor pancreatic function, hypochlorhydria (low stomach acid), previous use of antibiotics, a weakened immune system— common in people with a past history of mononucleosis—or a more serious infection like HIV. Past history of taking birth control pills may also be a risk factor. What Is Candida Albicans? Candida albicans is a type of yeast that is found incidentally in a healthy digestive tract, on…

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Healing Our Brain’s By Increasing Oxygen

Oxygen Is Vital For Brain Health Did you know that something as simple as deep breathing could improve the health of your brain? This is because getting adequate amounts of oxygen to your brain is necessary for your brain to function optimally. When we are not getting adequate oxygen; one of the first signs and symptoms is poor brain function. Signs and symptoms of low oxygen to the brain may include, difficulty concentrating, poor memory, frequent brain fog, depression and mood changes, fatigue, and poor concentration. What Can Impair Oxygen Flow To The Brain? There are a…

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Treating Depression and Anxiety With Natural Medicine

How to Treat Depression And Anxiety With Natural Medicine I am often asked if I treat anxiety and depression using natural medicine, and the good news is, that there are a number of ways that depression can be treated naturally that are quite effective. Determining the right course of treatment is vital to helping people experience improved mood. This is one of the reasons that I do a thorough intake during a patients initial visit, and will often order a number of labs. Some common physiological causes of depression, that can overlooked by many clinicians, include thyroid…

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The Challenges of Being a Naturopathic Doctor in Los Angeles

Enjoying the day with my friend Muriel Fremy at The Exposition Park Rose Garden When I think of naturopathic medicine, my mind naturally wanders to images of nature, like the forest I grew up surrounded by in the Pacific Northwest. I think of nature as inherently therapeutic. I am reminded of the smell of the air after a fresh rain; the beauty that assaults you when you are walking in a rainforest in the early morning. Simply by walking in the forest, research has shown, people become calmer and happier. For someone like me, who grew up…

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