Natural solutions to treating menopause: Menopause is the cessation of menstruation in women, which commonly occurs from the late forties to early fifties. Menopause is diagnosed when women are without a menstrual period for six to twelve months. Menopause is a natural transition in which many hormonal changes occur, particularly a drop in estrogen and progesterone and increase in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Some women experience such signs and symptoms as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, palpitations, depression and anxiety, loss of memory, poor concentration, vaginal dryness, headaches, and decreased sex drive. However, in many cultures of the world, most women do not experience symptoms of menopause. Important cultural, dietary, and environmental factors likely play a role. Women in menopause are at greater risk for developing osteoporosis and heart disease. Consulting with a naturopathic doctor or medical practitioner is recommended to appropriately screen for osteoporosis and heart disease and learn preventative measures to address these conditions. Read more...
What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic medicine is a comprehensive and distinct system of medicine that aims to restore and optimize health by promoting the body’s own inherent ability to heal with the use of natural therapies. The practice of naturopathic medicine is guided by six important principles. Naturopathic medicine understands illness as a disruption to the normal orderly function or equilibrium. Healing is considered as a return to this equilibrium of health.
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Is the Environment Toxic to your Health?
The tremendous technological and industrial advancements in the last fifty years
have taken a devastating toll on our environment. Our air, food, and water have
become increasingly polluted by toxic chemicals and metals. A recent study
published in Environmental Science and Technology found samples of U.S. grocery
stores’ fish, pork, eggs, turkey, chicken, and dairy products to be contaminated with toxic, man-made flame retardants or polybrominated diphenyl ethers, known as PBDEs. These chemicals used in carpeting, electronics and furniture can remain in the body for several years. In the largest study of chemical exposure ever conducted on human beings, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2005 that most American adults and children were found to carry dozens of pesticides and toxic compounds used in consumer products such as plastics, nail polish and other beauty products. Many of these toxic compounds are linked to potential health threats. In addition, one out every 18 women of child-bearing age had mercury that exceeded the level the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency deemed safe to a developing fetus.
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Acupuncture – A Promising Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint disease is the most common form
of arthritis in America. Presently over 43 million Americans suffer from
osteoarthritis. Over two-thirds (68%) afflicted are 55 years and older. Osteoarthritis is characterized by joint degeneration and loss of cartilage resulting in joint stiffness, pain, swelling, and loss of joint function. Generally, the hands and weight-bearing joints, such as knees, hip, and spine are affected by osteoarthritis. If severe, osteoarthritis can be very debilitating, interfering with work, activity, and psychological health.
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