If you have a sinus infection, you might want to think twice before rushing off to the doctor to pick up a prescription for antibiotics.  Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis medical school worked with a number of doctors in the St. Louis area to test whether an antibiotic was more effective than placebo [...]

A new survey done in Ontario, Canada, shows Ontarians treated by naturpathic doctors report that naturopathic medicine has reduced their use of prescription drugs.  Of the participants in the survey, 4 out of 10 individuals report fewer visits to their family doctor and 3 out of 10 report less visits to the hospital as a [...]

Though millions of Americans are already using integrative, alternative and natural medicine, the confirmation of the benefits is still newsworthy.  The Huffington Post recently posted an article on their top 11 integrative medicine breakthroughs in 2011. According to Prevention magazine, we are in the middle of a “health care revolution.” More traditionally trained doctors are recommending [...]

We have all heard the old saying, “You are what you eat.”  For many people with chronic illness, this statement can mean a lot more.  Food allergies and food intolerances can create a host of health problems–from hives and anaphylaxis, to eczema, asthma, chronic ear infections, headaches, sinus infections, celiac disease, digestive issues, depression, fibromyalgia, [...]

I often receive phone calls from prospective patients asking about ways to measure serotonin levels.  Many people are convinced they have a chemical imbalance in their brain, and this should explain or justify their depression.  A recent article published on NPR’s health blog describes the history of how American culture jumped head-first onto the Prozac [...]

I always wondered why my Mom refused to let me have fluoride dental treatments as a kid.  Now I know why.  Contrary to what most people have been told, fluoride is not good for teeth. Fluorosis is a condition caused by excessive exposure to fluoride, in which the tooth enamel becomes discolored.  A new study in [...]