Archive for the Category : Functional Medicine

The Au-Naturale way to reduce eczema in children

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• Sunday, March 07th, 2010

According to a Korean study, an increases in beta-carotene, vitamin E, Folic acid and iron can help reduce the risk of eczema in children.   The increased intakes of the four nutrients were found to reduce the risk of atopic dermatitis (AD), and can be accomplished through naturopathic supplements.
Eczema is characterized by severe itching, redness [...]

Phytotherapy: at home in your endocrine system

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• Tuesday, March 02nd, 2010

Every day, I have at least one conversation about the hair, skin, and health effects by hormonal changes.
Oh, how I wish the following clinic were local, but have I have been lucky to find 2 wonderful clinics to accurately test, and bring clarity to the hormonal conundrums, and all that it entails.
Kasia Salon performs services [...]

Exercise and Stress Management

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• Tuesday, September 01st, 2009

In any stressful situation a number of changes take place. These are controlled by our adrenal glands as they prepare our bodies to face the life or death challenge which they still associate with stress. This dates from ancient times when stress often meant we were under attack from predators and fighting for our lives.

Is Your Toxic Body Inhibiting Your Weight Loss?

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• Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

This article is by Dr. Loretta Lanphier, ND, CN, HHP of oasisadvancedwellness.com

According to Dr. Mark Hyman author of the Ultra Simple Diet, “Being inflamed makes you fat and being fat makes you inflamed.” There is simply nothing healthy about too much body fat. Not exactly “breaking news” you say? Well, consider this as well: too much fat is not only unhealthy, but downright toxic! There is a huge association between weight loss and toxicity, which most people don’t yet realize.

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