Otitis externa, or “swimmer’s ear,” is a typical summer issue in both children and adults due to prolonged moisture exposure from swimming or bathing. This leads to bacterial or fungal growth in the outer ear canal. It can also be caused by inserting foreign objects like cotton swabs or due to underlying skin conditions such …
When the flowers began to bloom, and the world turned vibrant green, most families celebrated the arrival of spring. For a mother of a 5-year-old, however, it marked the onset of her son’s seasonal allergies. The child’s fits of sneezes, watery eyes, and itchy throat would mar the joys of outdoor play and family picnics …
You may have heard about methylation but not really understood what it was. In simplest terms methylation is the donation of a methyl group (CH3) to a molecule to activate it. It is the second most common reaction in our body, occurring in almost every cell. It is a major metabolic process with enormous importance, …
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From a very young age 8 year old Luke had always been moody, irritable and defiant. The moodiness and irritability his parent could handle. But it was his defiant behavior that caused his parent to bring him to see me. Almost without fault when his mother asked him to do something, whether it was to …
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A while ago I was watching NBC nightly news when a segment came on talking about an increase in depression in children. As I watched this special my thoughts went back to two young adults that I had treated for depression. I am sharing their stories to show that there is hope for a cure without …
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Thyroid related fatigue and adrenal fatigue are two common conditions that can greatly impact a person’s energy levels and overall well-being. As a naturopathic doctor, it is important to understand the differences between these two types of fatigue in order to provide the most effective treatments for each individual. Thyroid related fatigue is often caused …
A young woman in her mid-30s came to seek a solution for her emotional stress and anxiety that gripped her heart like a vise, and despair clouded her every thought. The breaking point came in her life when her beloved grandmother passed away. The loss was devastating, leaving her drowning in a sea of grief. …
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Eczema is a common skin condition causing red, itchy rashes. The rash can be dry with cracks or present as bumps (papules), fluid-filled eruptions (vesicles), or pus-filled eruptions (pustules), leading to skin thickening. Itching may range from mild to severe, potentially causing bleeding when scratched. Eczema can affect a small area or spread across the …
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“Fever is nature’s engine which she brings into the field to remove her enemy” Thomas Syndeham, 1678 For millennia, all animals have used fever to their advantage. One example are the desert iguanas. If iguanas become infected, they will seek the warmth of the sun to raise their temperature. In an experiment in which desert iguanas were …
The following are common homeopathic remedies for treating fevers. Aconite Sudden rapid onset especially when brought on by exposure to cold weather Restless, anxious with fear of death “I feel like I’m dying” Compare: Arsenicum alb is also thirsty, chills with red hot face, restless, anxious but aconite is more robust, Arseniucm more prostrated Belladonna …