How to Treat Migraine Headaches with Naturopathic Medicine

Healing Migraine Headaches with Naturopathic Medicine Migraine headaches are a relatively common medical condition; that affects millions of Americans. Women are at a slightly higher risk than men of suffering from migraines. What Are Migraine Headaches? Migraine headaches are a recurrent throbbing headache that usually affects one side of the head only and may be accompanied by nausea and disturbed vision - known as an "accompanying aura". People who suffer from migraines may need to lie down in a quiet dark room for several hours in order to experience relief.  Chronic debilitating migraines may result in an…

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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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When Healing Trauma in the Drug Addicted Patient

“For the first time in my life, I saw the truth as it is set into song by so many poets, proclaimed as the final wisdom by so many thinkers. The truth - that Love is the ultimate and highest goal to which man can aspire. Then I grasped the meaning of the greatest secret that human poetry and human thought and belief have to impart: The salvation of man is through love and in love.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning Treating the Cause of Disease One of the key ideas we see in…

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The 3 Worst Digestive Symptoms of Menopause

Digestive Problems are Common As We Age As a naturopathic doctor working in Los Angeles, I have noticed many of my patients suffer from stomach pain during menopause. The truth is, as we age, our digestion may become challenged. Typical digestive problems patients complain about are, gas, bloating, acid reflux, constipation and or diarrhea. While many of these symptoms are common in women over 40, they are just as likely to occur in men. This is because as we age, our digestive system is also aging. I have covered the issue of healthy digestion in multiple YouTube…

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Magnesium and Health in Women Over 40
Foods Rich in Magnesium

Magnesium and Health in Women Over 40

Magnesium Deficiencies are Quite Common One of the most common supplements I prescribe in my practice is magnesium. While magnesium can be found in a variety of foods, it is often deficient in the average American diet.  A recent study on magnesium in the American diet, has shown  that nearly thirty-two percent of Americans do not get adequate magnesium.  Junk food, fast food, is partly to blame, but poor nutritional absorption may also be a leading factor. The Signs and Symptoms of a Deficiency Symptoms of a deficiency can include muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, mental disturbances such…

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