Category: Conditions
Farmer Bill’s Top 5 Tips to Stay Healthy This Winter
At Fat Stone Farm (Lyme, CT), proprietors Liz and Bill Farrell take their health seriously – in fact their health is one of the main reasons they star [...]
Sleep Loss Has Profound Effects on Health
After decades of research, the case can be confidently made that sleep loss and sleep disorders have profound and widespread effects on human health.
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The Power of Biomechanical Bodywork: A Different Kind of Massage
We all know that massage is medicine to the body. Massage is primarily prescribed for medical or stress-related issues and the goal is to loosen and l [...]
Cholesterol, Just the Fats!
By design, everything our body does has a purpose. So, why would it produce so much cholesterol if it were bad?
What is Cholesterol?
While many [...]
3 Myths Busted About Type 2 Diabetes
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for diabetics? The biggest commonality with every diabetic or heart disease patient that [...]
Reduce Your Risk of Infertility
There are a number of reasons that may be contributing to the difficulties experienced by a couple who cannot become pregnant. Whatever the cause, inf [...]
Chronic Inflammation, Pain & Disease: Combating Them Naturally (Part 2)
Whole-body inflammation refers to chronic, imperceptible, low-level inflammation. . . .[O]ver time this kind of inflammation sets the foundation for m [...]
Grand Gesture for Health
Do you have a metabolic disorder? Do you have sugar handling problems? For many of us, we get stuck in the system—a traditional allopathic system, tha [...]
End the Nightmare of Insomnia
Are your eyes bleary as you read this? Did you just stifle a yawn? If so, you’re not alone because over 30 million adults and over two million childr [...]
A Leaner, Happier and Healthier Holiday Season
No matter how much our culture changes, year after year, one of the top New Year’s resolutions never seems to change. If you guessed losing weight and [...]
Breaking the Stress-Sleepy Cycle
Stress and sleep, or lack thereof, can have significant pathological and clinical implications. Stress and sleep are cyclically related to one another [...]
The Secret for Living Disease and Stress Free
In today’s society, it is normal for older citizens to shows signs of multiple chronic diseases and a lower standard of living due to health problems [...]
How to Prevent Colds and Flu Naturally!
Cold and Flu season is now commercially defined as the period from October until May, with the peak in cold and flu activity between December and Febr [...]
Chronic Inflammation, Pain & Disease: Combating Them Naturally (Part 1)
In the classic response to injury or infection, the injured area becomes red, swollen, hot, and painful. But, there is another type of inflammation t [...]
What Can Natural Medicine do for Cancer Treatment?
Cancer treatment is one of the most heavily researched fields in medicine. Scientists and researchers are constantly seeking better and novel treatmen [...]
Estrogen: Friend or Foe? What You Need to Know
Hormones, hormones, hormones! What is a woman to do? Is estrogen my friend or my foe? And what can I do to balance my hormones so that estrogen remain [...]
Natural Medicine for Effective Pain Relief
Pain is by far the most common medical condition people experience and the #1 reason for doctor visits. Pain can impact people in so many ways, be lon [...]
Is Hormone Imbalance Causing Infertility?
According to the CDC, one in eight couples have difficulty becoming pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. Difficulty conceiving can lead to feelings of [...]
You Don’t Have to Suffer with Daily Chronic Pain
When we are outside enjoying the pleasant weather, we are more vulnerable to strains and sprains from gardening and outdoor activities. Injuries may b [...]
The Webster Technique for a Healthy Pregnancy
For many women, pregnancy can be a very uncomfortable experience. Early on, it may begin with morning sickness, mood swings, and food cravings. Thi [...]
Meditation, Mindfulness and Yoga for Kids
Educators and parents alike are taking notice of the stress that surrounds our children on a daily basis. The stressors and demands of modern American [...]
A Naturopathic Approach to Pediatric Health
As summer wanes and the days begin to shorten, thoughts turn from beach trips and family vacations to classrooms and textbooks. For children, it’s th [...]
Nurturing Your Nature: The Benefits of Playing Outdoors
Adults frequently say, “Go play outside,” to their children without fully realizing the benefits that can come from outdoor play and getting dirty. Di [...]
Natural Treatments for ADHD…Just What the Doctor Ordered
Recent studies seem to indicate that ADHD is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that cases of ADHD are up 42 percent [...]