By Paul D. Tortland, D.O. The Cholesterol “Problem” Most everything we’ve been taught about cholesterol and heart disease is wrong. The second most commonly prescribed drug in America in 2010 was Zocor® (simvastatin). More than 94 million...

As a 52 year-old-woman and a naturopathic physician who has specialized in women’s health for 20 years, I am acutely aware of how breast cancer affects our lives.  We are inundated with breast cancer statistics, wrapped up...

A woman’s monthly cycle is a direct barometer of how her body is feeling. Approximately 75 to 80% of women experience the following symptoms on a monthly basis: Anxiety, depression, or irritability Poor concentration Lack of energy...

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – AN  OVERMEDICATED  SOCIETY by Dr. Henry Sobo Here are two important facts that you should know: #1. Medication side effects are the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S. annually, and...

Written by Deanna M. Cherrone M.D., owner of Natural Health & Healing  a Functional Medicine  practice in Avon, CT. Cholesterol is a fatty substance, also known as a lipid, which is found in every cell in the...

The Standard American Diet that I’ll refer to as SAD, is one that has too many calories, too much sugar and refined carbohydrate, too little of the good fats, and is woefully short on vegetables and fruit....

Trying to keep your immune system healthy can be a daunting task these days.  We are assaulted on a daily basis by foreign invaders entering our bodies.  Breathing air, eating food, and drinking water are basic activities...

As a doctor practicing integrative medicine, I find that education is as important to my patients as anything else I do. We focus on maintaining health and vitality of individuals instead of curing diseases, so dietary and...