Nature Cure Family Health

02/27/2026

This week's blog post: The Cell Danger Response, Part 1

Image by Pexels from Pixabay As a naturopathic doctor, I’m trained to think of chronic disease in terms of the therapeutic order: treatment has to follow a particular sequence of steps for optimal results—and the more sensitive the patient, the more critical this sequence becomes. If you step on...

02/24/2026

This week's blog post: Manganese and Hypermobility

Image by Security from Pixabay Manganese is a trace mineral found in whole grains, legumes, pineapples, nuts and seeds, and most multivitamins. It’s a critical mineral, particularly for collagen synthesis: a building block for bones, ligaments and connective tissue. And despite its relative abunda...

02/17/2026

This week's blog post: Organic vs Inorganic Minerals: Which is More Absorbable?

Image by HeungSoon from Pixabay Many of my patients bring their supplements with them to their appointments (and I always encourage this, especially if there are a lot of them!) When I sort through, I’ll often ask, “What are you taking this for?” or “Who prescribed this?” In general, my go...

02/06/2026

This week's blog post: Hormone-Balancing Herbs and Supplements

Image by Richard Balabarcon from Pixabay Sometimes in addition to establishing the basic building blocks for health, additional supplemental support is needed to help balance hormones. Here are a few of my favorites in that category—depending upon what we’re trying to accomplish. Chaste Tree/Vit...

02/03/2026

This week's blog post: Orexins and the Sleep-Wake Cycle

Image by AdamNir from Pixabay The Circadian Rhythm (Process C) and Exhausting Yourself (Process S) Two processes govern sleep. The first is the circadian rhythm, governed by cortisol, serotonin and melatonin production, and dependent on the day/night cycle. The circadian rhythm is called Process C i...

01/23/2026

BIliary Reflux: Heartburn After Fatty Meals? https://www.naturecurefamilyhealth.com/biliary-reflux/

01/16/2026

Sleep Apnea: In the Gut?

Image by Jess Foami from Pixabay Sleep apnea is characterized by disordered breathing during sleep, with intermittent hypoxia (low oxygen levels) which your body then perceives as a stressor and acts accordingly. It’s often associated with metabolic syndrome generally, including persistently eleva...

01/13/2026

This week's blog post: Health Benefits of Carnosine (not to be confused with carnitine):

Image by mirian gil from Pixabay Carnosine (not to be confused with carnitine) is a dipeptide comprised of beta-alanine and histidine. It’s found exclusively in animal protein. In addition to the usual anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities that it seems to share with every other nutraceut...

01/06/2026

Happy New Year! This week's blog post: Not Losing Weight, Despite Doing Everything Right?

Image by burin kul from Pixabay We’ve all heard the usual “calories in-calories out” equation for weight loss: in theory, if you burn more calories than you consume, weight loss should follow. For some people, it’s really that simple. Unfortunately, for many, it isn’t. But why not, especia...

12/30/2025

This week's blog post: Myeloperoxidase (MPO) and the Chronic Inflammatory Cycle

Image by Tim Mossholder from Pixabay Myeloperoxidase (MPO) is a part of the immune system’s innate response against bacterial invaders. It’s an enzyme produced in neutrophils which, along with superoxide (O2−) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) (also produced in the neutrophils), drives a reaction t...

12/23/2025

This week's blog post: Glandulars for Tissue Repair

Image by Григорий Калюжный from Pixabay Glandulars refer to the extract of an animal organ, taken in the form of a capsule or tablet. Historically and in many cultures, people just ate the animal organs just like they would the meat. But modern palettes tend to preclude this, and tho...

12/16/2025

This week's blog post: Adaptogenic Herbs

Image by WikimediaImages from Pixabay Adaptogenic herbs are so called because they help the body to adapt to stress. They neither stimulate nor suppress, but rather help to support the body’s homeostasis. Some of the best known adaptogenic herbs include the following. Ashwagandha/Withania somnifer...