Naturopaths all over the country — the Natural Health Experts — are blogging about swine flu, Influenza A (H1N1). There are many excellent points in their posts, so please check these links out for grounded, rational information and advice about how to deal with a viral epidemic. Dr. Maryann Ivons, ND, RN, from Monroe Naturopathic Medical

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I’m sure you have all heard about the swine flu coming up from Mexico by now. The major media outlets love this kind of story and the news addiction it fuels. I am encouraging my patients to stay calm and realize that fearing a pandemic is more likely to cause health problems than your risk

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In my area of the US, pollen is literally covering everything outdoors right now. For those of us with seasonal allergies, also known as hayfever, this time of year can be miserable. Symptoms of pollen allergy include runny nose, scratchy eyes and throat, cough, fatigue, itchy eyes and throat and sneezing. Allergies are a common

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I am spending a lot of time tilling my garden soil and planting seeds and starts. It is great exercise and my body is also being strengthened by the high nutritional value of the fresh-picked osaka, kale and chard I am harvesting to eat right now. As a naturopathic doctor, I recommend tending a garden

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While I was a student at Bastyr University, I studied CranioSacral Therapy in addition to the required Physical Medicine coursework. This gentle form of bodywork can provide profound healing on all levels- emotional and mental as well as physical. It is as relaxing as a deep tissue massage even though it involves only light touch

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