This is obviously a very serious topic that I do not take lightly. The first thing to touch on is the fact that when it comes to addiction, it is not about the substance that someone becomes addicted to but rather the potential in ones environment that creates susceptibility to addictive behavior. (To understand this…
Month: October 2019
Alternatives to Cortisone Shots? A more naturopathic approach!
According to a recent article on WebMD , https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20191015/steroid-shots-for-painful-joints-may-make-matters-worse#1 , it appears that the conventional community is finally becoming aware of the detrimental impact of cortisone shots. What naturopaths have known for years is that these steroid shots break down the tissue structures that they come into contact with when they are administered. What most…
You want to lower your insulin use if you are a diabetic! Safely!
In the diabetic world, insulin is often looked at as a wonder drug and for all reasonable circumstances that is true. Insulin is the”key” that allows glucose to get into the cell. For type I diabetics, they no longer make insulin and it is essential that they use insulin for proper blood sugar regulation. For…