by Jonci Jensen, ND
“Look Mom! No Hands!” After a pretty stressful couple of years, I have finally remembered this sort of a mantra that I used while in naturopathic medical school. It arose one year in the middle of another stressful period when I shared with a friend that I felt like I was on the “Roller Coaster of Life”. You know the period of anticipation at the beginning of a roller coaster, as you click, click, click up that first hill? Then the ride begins!

Editor's Note from Rebecca Snowden: While decreasing stress is optimal, still stresses will remain. Dr. Jensen gives us words of wisdom to help us handle all that life throws at us while limiting the undesired repercussions.

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by Michael Murray, ND
ATH Guest Editor of Naturopathy

Autism is a condition characterized by difficulties with social interaction, problems with verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors or narrow, obsessive interests that usually become apparent before a child is three years old. Autism spectrum or autism spectrum disorders (ASD) has three primary forms...

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Childhood Autism is a spectrum of symptoms in a child that can profoundly affect the lives of many. natural treatment is safe, effective and individualized for each child.

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by Michael Murray, ND
ATH Guest Editor of Naturopathy

Background:
Airborne allergens, such as pollen, dander, and dust mites, can lead to hayfever and asthma symptoms. There is some evidence that probiotics may be helpful in preventing and treating these allergic conditions. Specifically, studies have shown that giving probiotics (active cultures of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria species) to children lowers the risk of developing allergies...

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by Terr Fong, ND

1. Activated charcoal:  You definitely want to keep some handy in case you happen to ingest something that is harmful such as poison. You also want to keep it handy in case you eat something and it just doesn't agree with you. Sometimes we ingest chemicals in processed foods such as propylene glycol...

Editor's Note from Julie Lachman: A good friend and colleague of mine, Dr. Fong has some simple products you'll want to keep on hand for a variety of common concerns, including first aid.

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Editor's Note from Julie Lachman: Manufacturers are the ones who determine the protocols for animal experiments for safety of their products, including foods that are genetically modified. Not only do scientists have to test the GMO food, but also the Roundup residues. The manufacturers only ran tests for 3 months. In this study, can you guess when problems started to become evident in the rats? Four months… Of the tumors found, 94% take effect in the mammary glands. Yet we’re marching for ‘the cure’ for cancers? What can we do? One of the benefits of organic food in America is that it is required to be GMO-free.

Warning: This video contains graphic images of rats used in GMO research including dissection.

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by Dr.Tara Hickman

The most common question I see in my office is regarding vaccinations. My role is not to tell the parents what to do, but to provide information and ways to minimize the adverse effects that vaccinations can cause. Every child is different, and it is important to find a health care provider that can evaluate your individual risk. Below are a few suggestions to help...

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by Irma Jennings

Rosie O’Donnell and I have something in common.  Recently we both had the same health scare – chest pains.  I was luckier than Rosie.  Her pain turned out to be a heart attack.  Mine – we think – was indigestion.

I’m pretty careful about my food, so indigestion was a puzzle.  Was I eating too many of those delicious candy like but acidic cherry tomatoes from my backyard garden?  Was it stress?  Or lifting too many heavy boxes during my move from Philadelphia to New Hope (don’t ya love that name…

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by Julie Lachman, ND
ATH Co-Editor of Naturopathy

The same thing happens when people skip breakfast. We all know it’s the most important meal, but why is it important for weight management? First, breakfast does just that—it breaks the nighttime fast and lets your body know that there is no need to be in famine mode. That means that we can go ahead and burn calories as we need them...

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Editor's Note from Julie Lachman: Dr. Price’s journey around the world reveals many different diets that benefit the human population. He recorded his findings in an amazing book: Nutrition and Physical Degeneration. First published in 1939, it’s as relevant as it was back then. The pictures are priceless, and are worth buying the book. His book shapes my nutritional recommendations to this day. The second half of the video relates to dietary studies on cats fed raw food (their natural diet) versus cooked food. It’s a very famous study. What’s the connection with osteoporosis, skeletal deformities, infertility, cavities, and diet?

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by James Prego

One of the first questions people ask when they learn about naturopathic medicine is ‘How can I find a good naturopathic doctor?’ This article will help you know how.

First, it is most important to know what to look for in a naturopathic doctor (ND). You want to be certain they have graduated from a naturopathic medical school that is accredited by the CNME, which is the ONLY naturopathic accrediting body recognized by the US dept of Education...

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by Michael Murray, ND
ATH Guest Editor of Naturopathy

L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea leaves, helps reduce stress, promote relaxation and improve the quality of sleep. L-theanine is found in tea leaves in low concentrations (less than 2 percent), which means that effective dosage levels (of 100 – 200mg/day) cannot be delivered from drinking tea. Recently, animal studies and human studies have shown that a high dose of L-theanine (100 mg) combined with caffeine about at the level of a single cup of tea (40 mg), can help to improve attention, memory, and cognition...

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