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A Naturopathic Approach to Arthritis
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis both lead to chronic joint pain and can be improved with Naturopathic treatment.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis and develops from joint cartilage degeneration. The erosion of the cartilage eventually leads to joint pain, swelling and stiffness. The most common joints affected include the hips, shoulders, knees and thumbs. OA will cause the joints to be stiff for the first 20-30 minutes in the morning but then the pain and discomfort will increase as the day goes on. Diagnosis of OA is usually done through x-ray.

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Try Acupuncture for Chronic Knee Pain
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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There are many different possible reasons for knee pain. Apart from obvious tears and trauma to the knee structures, chronic nagging knee pain is often due to problems with calf muscles below the knee or thigh muscles above the knee. In my work as a naturopath, I have found that acupuncture improves muscle function around the knee and as a result effectively treats knee pain.

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Treat Chronic Pain with Naturopathy
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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Five Effective Ways to Treat Chronic Pain with Naturopathy

According to recent studies, chronic pain affects about 1 in 5 people, making it difficult for these individuals to focus on work and function normally, even impacting their ability to enjoy family and social time.

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Myofascial Triggers Points
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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Myofascial Triggers Points Cause Pain – a Naturopath Explains

Myofascial trigger points (TrPs) are one of the most overlooked and ignored causes of acute and chronic pain and simultaneously constitute one of the most common musculoskeletal pain conditions. TrPs can occur: (1) on their own such as with neck pain or back pain; (2) in conjunction with other conditions such as osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome or plantar fasciitis or.....

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Naturopathic Herbal Treatments for Pain
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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Naturopathic Herbal Treatments for Pain

The Naturopathic approach to effectively manage acute and chronic pain often includes the use of anti-inflammatory herbs. In this article, we will review some of the more commonly used herbs and their application in pain reduction. These herbs include Boswellia Serrata, Devil’s Claw, Curcumin, Willow and Jamaican Dogwood.

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Natural Ways to Rid Yourself of Lower Back Pain
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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6 Simple & Natural Ways to Rid Yourself of Lower Back Pain

Just because your lower back pain is chronic doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it for the rest of your life. But some people lose hope when their doctors say there isn’t much they can do for them but try to manage the pain.

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Fish Oil May Help ADHD Children with Learning Disabilities
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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A recent study in the Journal of Child Health Care concluded that low Omega-3 fatty acid levels may contribute to learning disabilities related to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In this study, 75 ADHD children provided blood samples and underwent cognitive assessments. The ADHD children with learning difficulties (LD) had lower Omega-3 levels than the ADHD children without LD.

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Magnesium May Reduce Symptoms of Asthma in Children
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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A 2 month double-blind, randomized, parallel, placebo-controlled study involving 37 patients, aged 7-19 years, found that oral magnesium supplementation helped to reduce bronchial reactivity, diminish allergen-induced skin responses and provide better symptom control in pediatric patients with moderate persistent asthma.

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High Blood Pressure & Naturopathic Treatment
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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High blood pressure is experienced by one in three adults in North American and over 50% of those over age 65. Chronic, untreated high blood pressure can lead to very serious conditions including stroke, heart disease, diabetes, eye damage and kidney problems. Sometimes there are symptoms that blood pressure is elevated such as unexplained headaches, nosebleeds, dizziness or sweating. However, most of the time people are not symptomatic.

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Why Heart Disease Screening Is Flawed
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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Why Heart Disease Screening Is Flawed (And What You Can Do About It)

What would you say if I told you most tests to assess your risk of cardiovascular disease are wrong half the time? That 50% of men who suffer heart attacks have normal cholesterol levels? Wouldn’t you want to make sure you were getting the right test?

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Natural Treatments for 7 Common Male Problems
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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Men’s Health: Natural Treatments for 7 Common Male Problems

Men and women not only look different, they have different health concerns as well. There’s an expectation in Western society that men should provide for others, never taking time to care for themselves. This leads to unhealthy habits, both at home and in the workplace, which have led to a health crisis among men today. A crisis that could be managed effectively with natural remedies, easy lifestyle tweaks, and simple preventative measure.

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Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) – Dietary Risk Factors
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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The American Journal of Gastroenterology recently published a systematic review of studies investigating the impact of dietary factors on the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). IBD includes Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. The researchers found that total dietary fat consumption was much higher in people who developed Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis. Conversely, they found that people who consumed more fibre and fruit were less likely to develop IBD.

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Probiotics May Reduce Risk of High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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A Norwegian study recently analyzed data involving over 33,000 pregnant women who consumed dairy products with probiotics. They found that regular consumption of milk-based probiotics could result in a 20% decreased risk of developing high blood pressure in pregnancy (ie. preeclampsia).

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IBS – Natural Treatment Options for Women
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Natural Treatment Options for Women

Many people feel intestinal discomfort or changes in bowel movements from time to time and may not realize that these can be the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). IBS is also known as spastic colon and primarily affects the large intestine or the colon.

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PMS Solutions – A Naturopath Perspective
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a collection of symptoms that are linked to a woman’s menstrual cycle and can start one to two weeks before the onset of menses. These symptoms can range from physical complaints such as bloating, back and pelvic pain, fatigue, headaches, acne and breast tenderness. Emotional and behavioral symptoms can include depression, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, mood swings and irritability or anger, insomnia, decreased concentration and food cravings. Up to 85% of women experience at least one PMS symptom. Naturopathic treatments can be highly effective in reducing the severity of PMS symptoms.

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Natural Treatment Options for Menstrual Cramps
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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A Naturopath’s Approach to Treating Monthly Period Pain

Having menstrual cramps can vary from a slight annoyance to being incapacitated for several days. Many women experience them regularly and some have to miss days of work or school every month as a result of the period pain.

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How Natural, Herbal Medicine & Remedies Help with Anxiety
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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How Natural Medicine Can Help with Anxiety

Living with the constant inner turmoil of anxiety can be overwhelming. As you go through life consumed by tension and unpleasant thoughts, it’s hard to see any way out at all sometimes.

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Acupuncture Improves Menstrual Cramping
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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A study published this month in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine looked at the effectiveness of acupuncture for menstrual cramps (aka. dysmenorrhea). The randomized study involved 80 women who were followed over the course of 3 menstrual cycles. Treatment with acupuncture prior to the menstrual period (“preconditioning acupuncture”) was found to significantly reduce symptoms and the duration of symptoms more effectively than either “immediate acupuncture” during menstrual cramps or no acupuncture.

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Acupuncture Benefits Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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A recent study out of China involving 63 patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), acupuncture treatment received every other day for 3 courses of 10 treatments was found to significantly an inflammatory marker called TNF-alpha and also decreased excess fluid in the affected joints. Additional benefit was found with electrostimulation of the acupuncture points.

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Acupuncture May Reduce Infertility Related Stress
- Tara Andresen
- May 08, 2022
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The results of a recent study out of Australia suggest that acupuncture may be effective for reducing infertility-related stress. The women involved in the study had been unsuccessful in trying to conceive for 12 months or more. They received 6 acupuncture sessions over 8 weeks. The Fertility Problem Inventory was used to assess outcomes. The results showed that the women who received acupuncture experienced a reduction in infertility stress and an increase in self-efficacy.

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