When those painful, itchy patches of eczema and psoriasis erupt, doctors of natural medicine ask, ‘what is causing this condition to present at this time?’ The Greek translation of eczema means “to boil out,” so the question makes sense: holistic physicians look for the underlying root causes that bring about these skin eruptions. Although they […]
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), one of the most common endocrine (hormone) disorders, affects approximately 10 million women of all races and ethnic groups worldwide. It’s the leading cause of infertility in women and can present at any life stage – from puberty through post-menopause. Most women with PCOS will have cysts on the ovaries, but […]
Mitochondria is a hot topic these days. As naturopathic physicians, we are thought to look at not just the big picture but the processes that cause ageing- good ageing and poor ageing. The health of our organs and other systems in the body keep us functioning optimally. But, what keeps these organs and other systems […]
The Cleansing waves of the body called Migrating motor complex ( MMC) are body’s natural mechanism to reduce the bacterial overgrowth in stomach and small intestine. When things are not moving downwards, it can lead to symptoms such as bloating, distension, constipation, belching, nausea, […]
Hypotonia is low tone in the muscles. It can exist on a spectrum from mild to high. Often children with low muscle are recommended for orthotics and therapies. Although I find therapies immensely helpful, they do not address underlying cause. Without pursuing and addressing biochemical underlying issues, the overall development and health of the child […]
ASD is a complex multi factorial condition and requires an approach that looks at the whole system holistically. Symptoms are the expression of underlying problem and therefore testing and treatment is the key. My approach involves addressing all the 7 steps in a systematic way. 1. Gut Dysfunction / Digestion : Prevalence of GI Symptoms like […]
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver disease (NAFLD) Incidence of fatty liver has been increasing globally. Overall pooled global prevalence has been reported to be around 24%. However, in westernized Asian populations, including in Singapore, its prevalence appears to be higher; prevalence rates as high as 40% been reported which is alarming. Although we know that […]
IBS is a label given to a group of people who have one or more of very common digestive symptoms. There are many other symptoms that are covered under the IBS umbrella, but four major symptoms usually stand out. Diarrhea Constipation Abdominal Distension Bloating […]
“what cookware should I use?” A common question I get. With all the available choices today in cookware, there seems to be many varying opinions as to which type of cookware is truly safe. As much as we emphasize on a clean diet, it is equally important to realize that the choice of cookware can also make […]
Determining if GAPS diet is a good fit for you or your family?..You may have heard amazing healing journeys from friends and not so positive ones from few others. Mixed experiences like this can be very confusing for people especially parents who want to heal their children. I see both these categories in my practice, […]