Naturopathic Physician in Guilford, CT
If you have received a diagnosis of dysautonomia, then you know: One: Your sympathetic nervous system is over functioning. That means your “fight or flight” responses are hyperactive. Two: Your parasympathetic nervous system is under functioning. Which means “the automatic
These are unprecedented times. How to live with and through a worldwide pandemic is unknown to most people alive at this time. It is the beginning of YEAR 3 of this new normal. If we are able to garner anything
With kids back in school, and adults going back to the office… We are all noticing sniffly noses, congestion, scratchy eyes and throats. WE ARE IN THE MIDST OF ALLERGY, COLD AND FLU SEASON! And, after many months of isolated
Have you ever felt off, but you just kept pushing through the pain? You might have experienced symptoms like: Brain fog, muscle aches, or fatigue. As time moved on, your symptoms didn’t. After a battery of tests, you were given
Have you heard about COVID-19 “long haulers” and their post-viral symptoms? And did you know there are similar responses from those with Lyme disease or other post-viral/ bacterial infections? Other (some life-long) symptoms of post-viral illness include pain, swelling and
As a naturopathic physician, I’m always paying close attention to the connection between intestinal health and systemic complaints. Allergies in particular are something that our profession has recognized as having strong ties to the digestive tract. When people present to
I see quite a few patients with rheumatoid arthritis, and other autoimmune arthropathies, and what is the first thing I do? Give them anti-inflammatory medications? Give them immune-modulaters? No! Chances are, their rheumatologists have already done this. The first thing
The incidence of allergic rhinitis seems to be increasing every year, among both infants and adults. Most doctors will simply treat the symptoms, but it’s important to look more closely at some of the underlying causes, and how you can
As many of my patients are already well aware, I often rely upon Elderberry extract, especially in the treatment of influenza and other viral infections. This recent study demonstrates evidence as to why this treatment is effective. In a study
I almost universally recommend Elderberry in cases of flu and other viral respiratory infections. Here is some research that demonstrates it’s effectiveness: According to a recent study, an extract of black elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) inhibited human influenza virus A
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