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A spoonful of peppermint helps the meal go down

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Carminative herbs are herbs like peppermint that aid in digestion.  Others include ginger, parsley, fennel, and caraway. Making a tea with a combination of these can help aid the digestive process. Dr. Michael Kane A…

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Avocados, as a substitution for carbohydrates, can suppress hunger without adding calories

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Avocados, as a substitution for carbohydrates, can suppress hunger without adding calories Meals that include fresh avocado can significantly suppress hunger and increase meal satisfaction Date:May 8, 2019 Source:Illinois Institute of Technology Summary: A new…

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Perseverance toward life goals can fend off depression, anxiety, panic disorders

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Goal work can be helpful in dealing with mood issues.  Goals can be important for many reasons.   Dr . Kane Perseverance toward life goals can fend off depression, anxiety, panic disorders Looking on the bright…

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Environmental pollutants could impact cellular signs of aging

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Toxic chemical exposure happens in just everyday living.   We get exposed through the air, water and food.  Our increase toxic load or burden can have impacts on our cells and contribute to aging. Eating Organic,…

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Progesterone could increase births in women with early pregnancy bleeding and previous miscarriage

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Progesterone cream as a support in pregnancy has been shown to help prevent miscarriage.  If you or someone you know is pregnant and at risk for miscarriage consider talking to one of our doctors about…

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Detoxification/Cleansing Program 2019

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Detoxification/Cleansing Program 2019   Reset your Health   We are all exposed to toxins on a daily basis. Our body must handle the burden of eliminating these chemicals along with the detoxification of hormones and…

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Microbes in household dust can break down harmful chemicals

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Ok,  I know some of you will take this article and use it as excuse to cut back on cleaning but this article illustrates the intricate relationship we have with microbes.  We have evolved with…

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy provides better long-term relief for IBS.

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    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting 10 – 20 per cent of people. Abdominal pain, bloating and altered bowel habit significantly affect patients’ quality of life and can force…

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Gut immune cells cut inflammation in multiple sclerosis

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Gut immune cells can be factors in repair and in gut inflammation.   Identifying and treating abnormal bacteria in the gut can help calm down inflammation and help it heal.   Dr. Michael Kane   Gut…

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Food allergies and multiple sclerosis: New link

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The connection between the gut and autoimmune diseases has been established in many studies.  The immune response to foods can cause an immune or autoimmune response.  If you have an autoimmune disease you should be…

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Colon cancer growth reduced by exercise

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Colon cancer growth reduced by exercise Date: February 28, 2019 Source: The Physiological Society Summary: Exercise may play a role in reducing the growth of colon cancer cells according to new research. The study found…

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Legislative Update: We Need You! Join us in the fight for naturopathic prescriptive authority!

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For nearly 100 years, Connecticut has supported diversity in healthcare by licensing naturopathic physicians. Unfortunately, the laws surrounding naturopathic medicine do not reflect the education and training that modern naturopathic doctors (NDs) receive, and severely…

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Germs in Your Gut Are Talking to Your Brain. Scientists Want to Know What They’re Saying.

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This article in the New York Times illustrates the power of our microbiota, those bacteria that dwell in our digestive track.  More studies are finding similar results.  The bottom line is there is a connection…

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Mindfulness’ Might Help Some Conquer Chronic Pain

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Mindfulness’ Might Help Some Conquer Chronic Pain By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Feb. 1, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Instead of popping a painkiller, a little mindful yoga might go a long way toward easing longstanding…

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Something We All Should Have In Our Medicine Chest. Manuka Honey

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How Manuka Honey Helps Fight Infection Source: Society for General Microbiology Summary: Manuka honey may kill bacteria by destroying key bacterial proteins. Researchers investigated the mechanisms of manuka honey action and found that its anti-bacterial…

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