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The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease. Thomas Edison. |
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Naturopathic
News is a quarterly newsletter written by Naturopathic Doctors
who are members of the North Carolina Association of Naturopathic
Physicians. It's purpose is to educate consumers about health and
wellness news that is useful and practical in your daily life. Each
quarter we will include information about nutrition, exercise, specific
vitamins and nutrients, as well as book reviews and healthy recipes.
Please feel free to pass it onto your friends and relatives. Suggestions
for issues to include are welcome. Please visit our website for
information on how to find an ND in your area or in other parts of the
state.
Naturopathic medicine is a
primary health care profession emphasizing prevention and treatment of
disease
with the use of natural non-toxic therapies. The naturopathic
perspective views
each person as a whole and recognizes the healing force within each
individual.
Natural therapies are used to support and stimulate that vital healing
force. A
naturopathic doctor addresses the underlying cause or imbalance within a
person
rather than simply treating one's problem symptomatically. Naturopathic
therapies include clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathy,
hydrotherapy,
physical medicine and lifestyle counseling.
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What is Naturopathic Medicine?
 Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has an
innate healing ability. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) teach their patients
to use diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and cutting edge natural
therapies to enhance their bodies' ability to ward off and combat
disease. Naturopathic physicians craft comprehensive treatment plans
that blend the best of modern medical science and traditional natural
medical approaches to treat disease, and to restore
health.
http://www.naturopathic.org/
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Weight Training for Belly Fat
Jade Teta and Keoni Teta
Weight loss is no t the same as fat loss. You may be burning calories or losing weight, but there is no guaranteeing those calories and that weight loss has come from fat. Unless, of course, you are doing resistance training. Unlike aerobic exercise, which burns both fat and muscle, resistance training pushes energy usage towards fat loss exclusively. It is a little known fact among the exercising public, but weight training has several mechanisms that make it ideal for fat burning. One of which is the ability to target fat loss to specific areas, like the belly. As a matter of fact, weight training should be the chosen modality among exercisers attempting to lose belly fat.
http://ncanpblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/weight-training-for-belly-fat.html
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Fat Soluble Vitamins-Critical Nutrients for your Health
Dr. Susan Delaney, ND
Vitamin D has made the headlines recently as we have become aware of the need to have adequate amounts of it along wi th calcium to prevent osteoporosis. Its effects reach much further than the bones as every cell in the body has receptors for vitamin D. In many ways it acts more like a hormone to help regulate growth, reproduction, immunity, cardiovascular function mood and the endocrine system. In its active form it regulates over 200 genes and many more are affected by Vitamin D indirectly. This ability to regulate genes may help explain why lower levels of serum vitamin D are associated with cancer of the colon, breast, skin and prostate.
http://ncanpblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/fat-soluble-vitamins-critical-nutrients.html
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Book Prescriptions
Jennifer Ito ND
In line with the Docere (doctor as teacher) Principle of Naturopathic Medicine , I often prescribe books. Besides empowering patients to make their own informed healthcare decisions, many books are, in themselves, good medicine. The Definitive Guide to Cancer: An Integrative Approach to Prevention, Treatment, and Healing, 3rd Edition by Lise Alschuler, ND is a prime example of such a book.
http://ncanpblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/book-prescriptions_3294.html
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Inflammation
and the Importance of
Omega 3/Essential Fatty Acid Balance
Dr. Crystal Abernathy, N.D
Most people have heard about the benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids. But
there is a lot more to the story than simply having adequate levels of
this Essential Fatty Acid (EFA). As the name suggests, fatty acids are
essential to our health, just like vitamins and minerals. There are 2
EFAs: Omega-3 and Omega-6. Omega-9 fats are not considered essential at
this time, although olive oil is an excellent source of Omega-9 and
very healthful.
http://ncanpblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/inflammation-and-importance-of-omega.html
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Fall Recipies
Maggie Thibodeau, BA, N
Carrot and Ginger Soup
Lamb Curry
Pumpkin Bread
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The Food You Eat
Could Be Making You Sick
Jennifer L. Kaumeyer, NMD
Have you ever wondered whether the foods you are eating may be contributing to your health complaints and overall lack of well-being? Of course we know that lots of refined sugars, caffeine, alcohol and fried fatty foods are 'bad' for use and should be consumed in moderation. But what I'm referring to here are the 'food allergies' and more importantly 'hidden food allergies' that may be causing more harm to your body than you even realize. Let's start with a few definitions. 'Food allergy' typically results in an immediate hypersensitivity reaction that can trigger acute asthma or anaphylaxis and in some cases can result in a life-or-death situation.  These are the allergies that require timely intervention of Epinephrine. 'Hidden food allergies' or 'food sensitivities' can either result in immediate but more subtle reactions, or can frequently be delayed by hours or up to several days.
http://ncanpblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/food-you-eat-could-be-making-you-sick.html
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Probiotics
Priscilla M. Evans ND
 In the past, methods of food preservation involved natural fermentation and drying of foods, thus our diet contained several thousand times more bacteria than it does today. Over time we have adopted food storage and processing techniques which minimize the growth of bacteria in our food. The benefits of refrigeration are obvious, but emerging positive research of beneficial bacteria makes one wonder if perhaps we would benefit from revitalizing some of those fermentation techniques of old.
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