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The Phantom Menace – The Superbug

December 7, 2015 by Allene Edwards
Last updated on: December 8, 2015

It sounds like the latest Star Wars movie or a villain from Marvel Comics, but this “phantom menace” is not fiction. It’s a deadly superbug with a twist. Classified as a Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE, this class of bacteria is… [read]

Herbs That Can Help Get Us Through Winter

December 5, 2015 by College of Naturopathic Medicine CNM
Last updated on: October 14, 2016

The cold winter months not only bring in coughs, colds, and flu, we find it harder to stay warm and our circulation tends to be less effective at throwing out toxins. Not least, we feel less energized and able to… [read]

Mass Shootings, Medical Tragedies, and the State of Our Nation’s Mental Health

December 5, 2015 by Joel Edwards
Last updated on: December 5, 2015

The shooting in San Bernardino, California was the 57th mass shooting in the U.S. this year, if mass shootings are defined as a shooting wherein three or more people are killed. The U.S. has, it seems, an unusually high number… [read]

Let Food Be Thy Medicine: Seven Healing Foods for Health

December 5, 2015 by Amy Lucariello
Last updated on: December 9, 2015

Many foods give you some health benefits, but certain foods are positively jam-packed with powerful nutrients that support optimal health. These amazing foods give you the most bang for your buck, making every bite count. Maximize nutrient density and health… [read]

Herbs With Healing Properties You Can Grow at Home

December 3, 2015 by Natalie Miller
Last updated on: December 3, 2015

Growing herbs in your home is not only easy, it is highly recommended. This is especially true if you are growing them for medicinal purposes. Although you can buy herbs, you won’t know how the plants were raised or how… [read]

The Holy Trinity of Modern Day Housing: Environmentally Friendly, Sustainable, and Energy Efficient Houses

December 3, 2015 by Don Broida
Last updated on: December 15, 2015

We no longer worry about whether our home is keeping up with the Joneses. These days we are more concerned with our impact on the planet and future generations. The environmentally friendly home that’s sustainable and energy efficient has become… [read]

Reduce Your Dog’s Carbon Poo Print One Flush at a Time

December 3, 2015 by Rose Seemann
Last updated on: December 3, 2015

Chances are good that you’ve had the same thought as thousands of eco-savvy dog stewards: “Every day I pick up poop in a plastic bag and throw it in the garbage. How dumb is that?” Does it make better sense… [read]