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Herbal Protocols for Impetigo and Erysipelas Jilian Stansbury, ND Group A streptococci are a leading human pathogen and worldwide health issue. In chronic skin infections, the goal of supporting a healthy ecosystem to invite desirable microbes and protective skin barriers should be equal to the combat of the pathogen. Herbs are excellent in this regard [...]

Tolle Causam Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG)   Inguinal herniation, a condition recognized in many ancient medical writings, occurs commonly in men, with a lifetime incidence of between 6% and 27%.1 Inguinal hernia repair is one of the top 3 most common surgical procedures in the developed world, although it is likely overused. Widespread hernia surgery [...]

Petasite Jillian Stansbury, ND The Petasites genus comprises 15 to 20 species, and all have been used to treat pain, inflammation, and allergic hyperreactivity. Petasites species are large-leaved, moisture-loving plants native to temperate woodlands of northern Asia, Europe, and North America. They are sometimes referred to by the general name sweet coltsfoot because of similarity [...]

The Ayurvedic Approach to Pain Management Virender Sodhi, ND, MD The Ayurvedic approach to pain management is a holistic one. When treating a patient with chronic pain, I always advise an integrated approach, and I look beyond the outward pain to discover the underlying source. Often, chronic pain is caused by an inflammatory response within [...]

The current climate surrounding food and food choices in our culture is intense. Buzzwords abound: Sustainable. Healthy. Organic. Food miles. Local. Natural. In season. On the one hand, awareness and thoughtful consideration about our foods’ origins encourage healthier food choices. From another perspective, the information necessary to make sound choices can be scarce. In an [...]

As holistic practitioners, we know that treating the root causes of disease is the most effective way to elicit positive long-term change. In the treatment of obesity, no other physicians have better training to put the physiological pieces of the puzzle together. We understand inflammation, hormones, neurotransmitters and other factors that play a role in [...]