Natural Practitioner Magazine
The Eyes Have It
Modern living has created new vision challenges; here’s how to help. The idea of losing one’s sight is one of the scariest prospects. One 2007 online forum queried college students about what one of the five senses would they give up—not one responded “sight.” It was a toss-up between taste and smell. Another interesting informal ...
Enjoying the Golden Years
People reaching their senior years are aiming to stay healthy and active and are looking to natural practitioners to aid them in their journey. The aging process is normal and expected, but the realization that someone is getting older actually comes when they can’t do the things they used to be able to do with ...
Triphala and Cardiovascular Health
Triphala is an ancient and revered ayurvedic formula consisting of three fruits (amla, haritaki and bahera). It is considered a rasayana or adaptogen, and is a balanced tonic appropriate for all constitutions. In North America triphala is known primarily for its beneficial effects on the digestive tract. However, a growing body of research supports the ...
The Inflammatory Protocol
Mitigating pain and inflammation with the right tools can lead to a better quality of life. Redness, swelling and warmth illustrate inflammation, which is often joined by immobility and pain. It’s a normal response that’s warranted with an injury or illness to protect the body from foreign invaders—a potential trigger for an infection. There is ...
Going With the Flow
Hormonal changes impact women daily—natural practitioners can assist vibrant women to live their best lives. Women don’t actually feel their hormones surging or retreating, but they sure do feel the symptoms. For some, those symptoms may be simply attributed to stress, over exercise, or a meal that is disagreeable. Symptoms of hormonal fluctuations at any ...
New Research on Vitamin K2
Each year, more research is being conducted on vitamin K2. In fact, in just the past year I’ve personally had two scientific reviews on vitamin K2 published in peer-reviewed journals. The first one examined vitamin K2’s cardiovascular roles, and the second reveals the prevalence of vitamin K2 deficiency/insufficiency. Here, I’ll provide an overview of the ...
Regulations and Testing of Dietary Supplements
After two decades studying and practicing “natural,” “alternative,” “integrative” medicine, I still have long-time friends and family members, not to mention complete strangers, come out and ask me how I justify making supplement recommendations when supplements are so “unregulated.” After two decades of hearing this it still triggers me, and my eyes go wide in ...
Borage Oil + Fish Oil: A Beneficial Combination
Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanaeoic acid (DHA) are arguably the most well-known and widely used fatty acid supplements. GLA is a conditionally essential, omega-6 fatty acid found in some plant seed oils such as borage, evening primrose and hemp oils, while EPA/DHA are omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in fish, krill and ...
Digesting the Matter
A healthy diet paired with the right supplement plan will help to maintain overall digestive integrity. Located between the esophagus and small intestine, the stomach has three responsibilities: storing food, breaking down the food with gastric juices, and then passing it along to the small intestine. The process seems simple, yet digestive issues are a ...
Cognitive Health: Important From Birth and Onwards
The population is living longer, and patients are turning to preventative measures to maintain cognitive health into their later years. One of the greatest achievements of the 20th century was the dramatic increase in the lifespan of the human race, said Shaheen Majeed, marketing director of New Jersey-based Sabinsa, Santura, (America’s Finest, Inc.’s [AFI] parent ...
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