This week, Denver Holistic Medicine founder, Dr. Simone Sturm appeared on MINDBODYRADIO, an online resource dedicated to providing information on health, wellness, and spirituality, mindfulness, and giving back. She spoke about what lead her to a holistic approach to women’s health and how her practice has evolved to help a wide reaching number of women seeking alternative solutions from western medicine for their health issues.
Read MoreThe thyroid is often discussed as an integral part of the metabolic systems of the body, but many of us don’t understand how it works or what it does. Well, every single cell in your body depends on the thyroid to regulate their metabolic functions, which in turn regulates the functions of your organs, controlling things like heart rate, breathing, digestion, and the nervous system, among others.
Read MoreThe ever-advancing and changing nature of technology has permeated practically every part of life in the modern world. The healthcare industry is no exception. The idea of telemedicine has been around for more than half of a century, but the strides made over the past twenty-plus years with the rapid advancement of smart devices with video capabilities and interactive apps has sped the process to begin to drastically change the way we approach modern healthcare.
Read MoreNothing beats that feeling of having radiant, flawless skin. The quest for the perfect skincare regimen seems never-ending, especially with all of the different options out there, all promising the kind of skin you only dream about. Well, we have some good news! With essentially zero recovery time and no side effects, the oxygen facial will give you the smooth, more radiant skin you’ve been dreaming about, in no time at all.
Read MoreWhen it comes to reproductive issues, many herbal supplements claim to have beneficial properties to both men and women. Two such supplements, Vitex Agnus-Castus and Maca Root, are widely used to help treat or benefit a variety of conditions. So, what’s the benefit of using one over the other? Here is the run down on each.
Read MoreDHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is a hormone that naturally exists in our bodies that converts into major male and female hormones, mainly testosterone. DHEA is not only a natural hormone, but also a popular supplement that can affect the levels of other hormones in your body. DHEA has been called the ‘super hormone’ and the ‘fountain of youth hormone’, so its popularity as a supplement comes as no surprise.
While the hormone does occur naturally in your body, DHEA levels decrease as you age and this decrease has been associated with several diseases such as heart disease, depression, and mortality. In fact, its been estimated that DHEA levels decrease by 80% throughout adulthood. Our bodies produce peak amounts of DHEA in our 20s and 30s, then the decline begins. This is why DHEA is considered an important chemical in the anti-aging process, and a target for anti-aging products.
Read MoreNAD+ is short for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide - a chemical compound that helps the cells in our body produce energy and maintain their health over time. NAD is a naturally occuring co-enzyme of niacin that is responsible for converting the energy we get from food into cellular energy.
NAD+ also plays a part in the structural health of our DNA and our body’s natural circadian rhythm. As we age, the body’s NAD+ levels start to diminish. Dug and alcohol abuse can also deplete a person’s natural amount of NAD+, making it more difficult for them to convert the energy that is broken down from the food they consume. There has even been speculation that those who naturally produce less NAD+ may be more likely to develop an addiction. Other reason’s the body’s natural reserve of NAD+ may be depleted are:
Read MoreAdrenal fatigue is a term used to describe the group of symptoms that are said to occur by people who are under long-term physical, mental or emotional stress. Supports of adrenal fatigue believe the problem begins when the many different stresses of life become too much for the body to handle. Our adrenal glands (the small organs located above the kidneys) usually produce hormones like cortisol to deal with stress. But when people are faced with long-term stress that becomes too much to handle, their adrenal glands can no longer keep up with the body’s needs. When this starts to happen, symptoms of adrenal fatigue may start to appear.
Read MoreHaving trouble getting pregnant? Your immune system may be to blame. Learn what immunological infertility is and how you can treat it holistically.
Read MoreOzone is a colorless gas made up of 3 oxygen atoms. Found in the Earth’s stratosphere, ozone’s primary purpose is to protect the Earth from the sun’s ultraviolet radiation by absorption. However, many researchers believe it has many therapeutic effects. In medicine, ozone is used as an alternative therapy that improves the body’s intake and use of oxygen while activating the immune system. Ozone therapy is used to treat diseases and conditions by disinfecting the area around them. Not only does this limit the effects of bacteria, viruses, fungi and yeast, but ozone therapy also improves the body’s intake and use of oxygen and activates the immune system.
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