April is Rosacea Awareness Month
What is rosacea? Rosacea is a skin condition commonly associated with redness, inflammation, or rash, typically located on the nose and the cheeks. Rosacea can appear differently i
Castor Oil and How To Use It
What is Castor Oil? Castor oil is extracted from the Ricinus communus plant. Historically, it has been used orally to support many different ailments, with its most well-known ben
International Women’s Day
Starting in the early 20th century, International Women’s Day arose due to inequalities in daily life that forced women to speak up for better working conditions, equal pay, and
Allergies, Again?!
Do you feel like you just finally got relief from your Fall seasonal allergies? Well, don’t throw out your supplements just yet because it’s time to start preparing for Spring
Black History Month: African-American Contributions to Plant Medicine
As naturopathic doctors, we rely on botanical medicine, also known as herbal or plant medicine, daily. Whether in the form of food, tinctures, salves, topicals, or encapsulations,
Seasonal Support for the Changing of Clocks and Seasons
Seasonal Support: Changing of Clocks and Seasons Fall is the optimal season for slowing down, reflecting, and settling in for the winter, but often, many of us cannot fully enjoy t
A Naturopathic Perspective on Fibromyalgia
A Naturopathic Perspective on Fibromyalgia Obtaining a prognosis of fibromyalgia can be a long and winding journey for many patients. There aren’t any labs or imaging studies
Finding Relief with Effective Strategies for Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain in Adults It is estimated that over 25% of adults live with chronic pain in the United States, collectively spending over 100 billion dollars annually on expenses rela
The Importance of Sleep
Sleep is a vital part of our daily lives, yet according to the National Institute of Health, over 50 million Americans experience a sleep disorder. In today’s society, it is ofte
Mold: Could it really be making me sick?
Mold is everywhere in our environment, especially now during these hot and humid months. From the pink film on your shower curtain to the moldy berries lurking in the back of your