Constipation is a condition that affects approximately 2 percent of the population in the United States. Women and elderly people are more likely to suffer from this condition, although it can affect anyone at any time regardless of their age or sex. What is Constipation Constipation occurs when a person’s bowel and digestive […]
Read More →An Alternative Treatment Guide for Lyme Disease
Approximately 300,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. This disease is transmitted by ticks that are infected with (Lyme) spirochete bacteria that causes infection in humans. Lyme disease is also known as an imitator disease because its symptoms often mimic those of many other illnesses and medical conditions. It is one of the […]
Read More →Why Bioidentical Hormone Therapy May Be the Best Option for
Whether you’re struggling with infertility or facing the daily challenges of menopause, new developments in hormone therapy may be beneficial to you. Following bioidentical hormone therapy, some women see tremendous improvements in their health. Most notably, according to WebMD, Oprah Winfrey said her menopausal symptoms were virtually eliminated thanks to bioidentical hormone therapy. Winfrey had […]
Read More →January 1, 2015
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Can Prolotherapy Help You Heal Without Invasive Surgery?
The United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention released some shocking numbers about how much surgery actually costs in the United States. Recent statistics suggest approximately 48 million inpatient surgeries were performed in 2009, which totaled $166 billion in initial costs. Additionally, future medical costs associated with complications such as infections were not accounted […]
Read More →December 1, 2014
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5 Reasons to Choose Natural Thyroid
According to the American Thyroid Association, more than one in 10 people will develop a thyroid problem in their lifetime. Many patients with hypothyroidism choose to follow the advice of conventional doctors and maintain their levels of thyroid hormone with synthetic medications such as Synthroid. Although these medications are popular, they can have harmful side […]
Read More →Healing Response Can Be Stimulated Through the Use of Biopuncture
Biopuncture One of the more interesting treatment options that we offer here at Health for Life Naturopathic Medicine is Biopuncture. The name of this treatment immediately inspires comparison to acupuncture, and there are indeed some similarities between these two treatment options. They are, of course, not the same, as Biopuncture is an injection therapy […]
Read More →August 27, 2014
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Understanding Bio-Electrical Impedance Analysis
Anyone who is attempting to lose weight or get in better shape will more than likely be tempted to go by the number they see on a scale and what they see in the mirror. While both are good ways to determine just how much progress you’ve made in your diet and exercise regime, it’s […]
Read More →Decoding the Role of Nutritional Supplements in Overall Health and Wellness
One of the most interesting recent developments in the health and wellness industry is the increasing reliance on nutritional supplements. While it is a very positive development that more Americans are seeking out methods to increase their overall health and wellness, there are still concerns that must be raised regarding the increased usage of these […]
Read More →June 21, 2014
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Caffeine Consumption and Athletic Performance
The right amount of caffeine consumption can do more than give athletes a little extra energy for early workouts. In fact, many popular foods and beverages that contain caffeine have numerous other health benefits for athletes as well as people that enjoy an active lifestyle. Healthy Sources of Caffeine There are healthy sources of caffeine, […]
Read More →Post-Workout Nutrition and Daily Training
Today I reflect on the importance of eating healthy throughout the day (More importantly the timing of nutrition.) I don’t claim to be an expert by any sense of the term; however I can remember what I learned through First Line Therapy (FLT) three years ago when I dropped from 215 pounds, and learned of […]
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