At least a few times each month a new patient will come into my practice because they want to have intravenous vitamin and mineral infusions to treat fatigue. They usually start by saying that they have had IV infusions before and they really helped. They usually ask if we can do an IV infusion as…
DetailsI do not believe in over-supplementing, but I do believe a multivitamin is essential for most of us to get optimal levels of the most fundamental vitamins and minerals. In this post, we will focus on the key characteristics of good multivitamins. 1. The Right Nutrients It’s clear when you compare 10 multivitamins on…
DetailsGolfer’s elbow and tennis elbow are two of the most common injuries I work with on the physical side of my naturopathic practice. They are often “nagging injuries” in the sense that they can persist for many months or possibly years if they are not treated properly. They are also very fickle injuries because they…
DetailsAll of the joints in the body are made up of a few key elements bones, muscles, and connective tissues like tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and fascia. Most physical therapies focus on the proper alignment of bones and the strength and flexibility of muscles. However, it is actually the connective tissue that holds the joint in…
DetailsOne of the most common questions I get from male patients is, “Do you think testosterone would help my sex drive?” I always answer with one of my typical naturopathic responses, “It depends if your testosterone is low and if that low testosterone is indeed causing your sex drive to diminish”. For the most part,…
DetailsWe encounter countless numbers of toxins and environmental chemicals everyday. For some of these unwanted toxins we have little control over how much we are exposed to. However, there are a few key areas in our lives that we can directly control and limit exposure to harmful chemicals. Reducing our toxic load can have a…
DetailsThe adrenal glands are the organs in the body most susceptible to the negative consequences of stress. As they wear down and fatigue the health of the overall body declines and healing becomes more and more difficult. Therefore, it is very important to identify adrenal fatigue or exhaustion and support the adrenal glands to recovery.…
DetailsIn this week’s column I will highlight four of the most effective natural therapies for reducing stress and supporting the body’s stress coping mechanisms. Yoga Yoga exercises are a fantastic way to handle stress both physically and emotionally. Yoga usually involves stretching, breathing, and visualization techniques. The combination of these activities provides unique support for…
DetailsMany of the signs of stress are relatively straightforward and easy to see. In fact, most people inherently know when they are under too much stress. These more obvious signs include feeling stressed out, feeling overwhelmed with responsibility, high blood pressure, anxiety, agitation, heartburn, and difficulty falling asleep. There are many less obvious signs like…
DetailsDr. Barlow discusses that basics of what exactly Prolotherapy is, and how it can help in healing old (and new) injuries.
