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Multiple Sclerosis and Vitamins D, B12, and Fish Oil

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in June 25th, 2008  
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Posted in: Ask Dr. Nicole, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Diseases, Vitamins, Kitchen Sink     

Q. What vitamins are best for my multiple sclerosis?
A. Currently the research is showing great promise for vitamin D and multiple sclerosis (MS).
With the rising use of sunscreen for skin cancer prevention, vitamin D deficiency is at an all time high.
We have consequently seen an interesting rise in autoimmune conditions that may thus result […]

Popularity: 11% [?]

Naturopathic Care for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease in General

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in June 13th, 2008  
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Posted in: Ask Dr. Nicole, Autoimmune Diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis     

Q. What are the best natural treatments for rheumatoid arthritis?
A. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that responds very well to naturopathic treatments. Well researched natural treatments such as diet, herbs, vitamins, and other holistic therapies implemented early on can prevent the need for the overuse of harsh medications such as chemotherapeutic agents, corticosteroids, and […]

Popularity: 18% [?]

Alternative Medicine Help for Raynauds

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in June 11th, 2008  
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Posted in: Raynauds Disease/Phenomena, Autoimmune Diseases, Kitchen Sink     

Q. What natural treatments can I use for Raynauds?
A. The latest complementary and alternative medicine research shows great promise for those with Raynaud’s disease and phenomena. Raynaud’s phenomena is typically associated with autoimmune diseases and will benefit from an anti-inflammatory diet as well as an allergy elimination diet.
In addition to diet, herbs, and nutritional […]

Popularity: 4% [?]

McInflammation: Are You Really “Loving It”?

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in May 6th, 2008  
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Posted in: Pain Management, Sjogrens, Inflammation, Arthritis, PMS, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Autoimmune Diseases, Skin Rashes, Eczema, Multiple Sclerosis, Attention Deficit Disorder, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Headaches, American Sickcare System, Fatigue, Diet Tips, Depression, Diabetes, Weight Loss, Constipation, Migraines, Digestion, Fast Food, Cancer, Kitchen Sink     

Recently a friend reported over dinner that his inflammatory problem (and let’s just say almost all medical problems are caused by inflammation) was not much better.
He said he was diligently taking everything I had recommended, and had only noted minor improvement.
Although natural remedies take time, I was curious how the dietary recommendations were going….you know, […]

Popularity: 49% [?]

What can I do naturally to help my Scleroderma? And Automimmunity in General…

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in April 23rd, 2008  
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Posted in: Autoimmune Diseases, Herbal Medicine, Kitchen Sink     

For those of you unaware of what scleroderma is, first let’s review that scleroderma is an autoimmune disease that results in progressive fibrosis of the system as collagen connective tissue fibers overgrow and become deposited inappropriately in the blood vessels.
Symptoms typically begin with Raynauds (lack of blood flow to fingers, pallor, pain and paresthesaias) accompanied […]

Popularity: 24% [?]

Fish Oil vs Flax Oil? The Great Debate

Posted by Dr. Nicole Sundene in April 14th, 2008  
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Posted in: Pain Management, Inflammation, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Autoimmune Diseases, Multiple Sclerosis, Attention Deficit Disorder, Memory, Mercury, Depression, High Blood Pressure, Omega-3 Fats, Heart Disease, Immune Support, Cholesterol, Kitchen Sink     

One of the greatest flaws in the Standard American Diet (SAD) is a lack of omega-3 fatty acids.
Repleting this deficiency typically improves memory and mental functioning as well as corrects a gamut of other annoying health problems.
The reason for this is that these essential oils are necessary for proper brain functioning, immune function, hormonal balance […]

Popularity: 55% [?]

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