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Signs You May Have An Overactive Thyroid

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  The symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) are so wide-ranging — affecting your mood, energy, body temperature, weight, heart, and more — that it may be difficult to identify the correct designation right away. The risk of hyperthyroidism increases the older we get. The diagnosis of thyroid problems can be particularly tricky in older individuals. … [Read more...]

The Dark Room of Depression

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The fall is coming soon and the leaves are turning into array of colors. But the temperatures are still warm? Which is great….Right? Not always although your body is exposed to the radiance of the sunlight and the vitamin D which it nourishes. You feel sort of sluggish and sad, which makes you feel depressed as though you are in a dark room... … [Read more...]

Cancer & Naturopathic Medicine

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Overview of the practice of Naturopathic Medicine   We are all at risk for developing many varieties of cancer. Even given the fact that there have been many technological advances in the treatment of some cancers, it is still the second leading cause of death in the United States. With the use of naturopathic therapies to compliment conventional cancer treatments, naturopathic treatment can enhance the effectiveness by improving overall health, reducing or eliminating debilitating factors that promote the growth of cancer, and improving the success of chemotherapy and radiation while reducing their side effects. Naturopathic treatment is patient specific, treatment specific, and tumor growth specific. By capitalizing on the strengths of naturopathic treatment combined with conventional medical treatment, the cancer patient can greatly improve their chances of surviving the cancer treatment, eliminate the growth and prevent future reoccurrence.   … [Read more...]

Infertility and Naturopath

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  Healing for Infertility   Healing is one of the most widely practiced methods of alternative medicine. It is widely mentioned in writings from ancient Sumerian, Chinese, and Egyptian writings. Healing is well documented in both the Old and New Testament. Healing is practiced regularly in every culture around the world. Spiritual healing suggests that healing occurs with a spiritual awareness of a Higher Power. … [Read more...]

The Healing Touch

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The healing touch of the practitioner     Healing touch starts with the theory that all people are naturally healthy. Healing touch practitioners believe this is a complementary medicine used to change the way a person thinks. They believe that negative thinking can disturb their energy field and make them sick. The purpose of healing touch is to help restore the patient's natural healthy energy field. … [Read more...]

Spiritual Healing Facts

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Faith Healing In The Christian Religion Faith healing is a phrase that some Christians use who believe that God physically heals people through the power of the Holy Spirit. This involves "laying on hands" and intercessory prayer. Faith healing is often spoken of in other terms in the Christian world. The Catholic Church believes healing occurs because of intercessory prayer of a saint or a person that has the gift of healing. Physical healing has been credited to many saints of the Catholic Church. It is the most common reason for sainthood status to a spiritual person. The Catholic Church needs proof of one or two miracles for the person to be considered for sainthood. … [Read more...]

Naturopathic Answer to Thyroid Disease

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Why do so many of us have thyroid problems?     Thyroid disease, malfunctions of the thyroid gland, hyperthyroid (overactive) or hypothyroid (underactive) are showing signs in our population of becoming an epidemic says “The Colorado Thyroid Disease Prevalence Study”. This is a trend across the board in American health, where we are seeing many common diseases moving to an epidemic stage. You name a disease and it is probably an epidemic or moving toward becoming an epidemic-like thyroid disease. … [Read more...]