Why you need to be aware of oral inflammation
The gums and the mucosal lining of the mouth are exposed to the outside world and susceptible to microbial growth and infections. If you don’t…
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The osha plant is also known as bear root and wild parsnip. Courtesy photo
Herb of the Month: Osha (Lingusticum porteri)
Have you ever watched a bear emerge from hibernation? Though we have plenty of bears here in the Gila Wilderness of New Mexico, I’ve only…
Spring cleaning for better eating habits
I was asked by a patient to give them a list of spring cleaning recommendations for better eating habits and I feel like some of…
There are different types of magnesium, each with advantages and disadvantages. Courtesy photo
Naturopath perspective: Types of magnesium and common usage
One of my favorite supplements is magnesium. I use it with my patients for many common health problems and it works like a charm. I…
Healthy Living: Personalized weight loss
February brings spring into the air and this season is a time when some people start to make goals for the upcoming summer. Patients and…
Dr. Aaron Yung, MD, FACC, an interventional and structural cardiologist at Tri-City Medical Center's Cardiovascular Health Institute. Photo courtesy of Tri-City
Tri-City offers non-surgical option for heart valve disease
Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for Americans, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). During the pandemic, many people experiencing…
Revivorship Holistic Cancer Wellness Center in Encinitas. Courtesy photo
An introduction to Revivorship Holistic Cancer Wellness
Over the past two years the term “health is wealth” has hit home in a way that many never considered before. The value of a…
Slippery elm. Photo by Will Cook.
Herb of the Month: Slippery elm
I was once asked at an herbal conference what herb I would want if stranded on a desert island. I didn’t have to think hard…
February is all about the heart
It is no secret that February is about the heart. It is the month we celebrate Valentine's Day and the wellness community brings awareness to…
In a world of anxiety, stay attuned
The messages we keep hearing: “Stay home,” “social distance,” “mask up,” “don’t see family,” “gather,” “don’t gather,” “double mask,” “get vaccinated,” “get boosted,” “get your…