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Natural Treatment for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cradle Cap, Dandruff, and Itchy Scalp

by in Cradle Cap, Dandruff, Kitchen Sink, Reader Questions, Seborrheic Dermatitis December 5, 2010

An itchy dry, flaky scalp is typically “seborrheic dermatitis” commonly referred to as dandruff in adults and “cradle cap” in babies. Most standard anti-fungal shampoos, topical steroids, and topical treatments such as selenium sulfide and pyrithione zinc typically only provide temporary relief because they are not addressing the root cause of the problem. The fact […]

Heart Palpitations and Magnesium

by in Anxiety, Dr. Benjamin Lynch, Fruits and Veggies, Heart Disease, Kitchen Sink, Pregnancy, Reader Questions March 25, 2010

Hi Dr. Ben, Question:I am currently pregnant and have been experiencing heart palpitations. My midwife told me to take magnesium. I have been taking a drugstore brand of magnesium oxide 250mg pills, but I don’t think I’m absorbing as much as I should because I am still having palpitations before my next dose. So, my question is […]

Why You Should Lighten Your Purse and Lose Your Wallet

by in Back Pain, Holistic Tips, Knee Pain, Neck Pain, Pain Management, Reader Questions March 10, 2010

The days of big fat leather wallets loaded with long roles of plastic sheathed photos of friends, family, and girlfriends are over, thanks to modern day technology. Large wallets were so 1987! The new wallet is the “money clip” one simple tip I always give men with low back pain, neck pain, hip/hamstring/knee problems, is […]

My Basic Vitamin Program

by in American Sickcare System, Antioxidants, Anxiety, Holistic Nutrition Tips, Kitchen Cost Cutters, Kitchen Sink, Multivitamin, Pain Management, Preventative Medicine, Reader Questions, Smoking, Vitamins February 9, 2010

“What Vitamins Should I Take?” Is the most common question I get as a Naturopathic Physician. I typically believe the average person that doesn’t eat “perfectly” ie: Eats the “Basic American Diet” (BAD) of white refined, processed foods Doesn’t consume 5-9 servings of fruits and veggies daily Eats Fast Food several times a week

Disease as Our Teacher

by in Diabetes, Diarrhea, Kitchen Sink, Naturopathic Theory, Neck Pain, Pain Management, Preventative Medicine, Reader Questions May 8, 2009

By Dr. Nicole Sundene Happy Teacher Appreciation Week Everyone! Who is Your Teacher? Did you know that even adults have teachers? We may not knowingly be matriculated into the curriculum, but LIFE is teaching us so many things. In my opinion, disease is an amazing teacher. Whether chronic or acute, disease is the only way […]