By Dr. Coleen Murphy, ND, LAc. | Natural Medicine Works If you have been struggling to find a psychiatric medication that works, or one that doesn’t cause difficult side effects, you are not alone. Research suggests that more than 40 percent of patients discontinue psychiatric medication within 90 days due to adverse reactions or lack […]
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Naturopathic Medicine Cabinet A curated protocol of supplements, homeopathics, and herbal formulations for whole family wellness. By Dr. Coleen Murphy ND, LAc. If you want to purchase any of these items, please visit our store at fullscript.com/welcome/naturalmedicineworks Supplements In My Home Medicine Cabinet Name Company Form Active Ingredients Purpose Acute Uses Emergen-C Alacer Drink
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Dr. Murphy writes about the history and function of Robert’s Formula in the July, 2021 issue of Naturopathic Doctor News and Review. Robert’s Formula is a gentle herbal blend that has broad use for common digestive disorders and more serious conditions like IBS, Crohn’s disease, SIBO and UC. Read the story here: https://ndnr.com/gastrointestinal/roberts-formula-a-natural-remedy-for-ibd-gastric-ulcers/ Naturopathic Doctors
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This article discusses the dangers of long-term monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) use and compares their efficacy to naturopathic treatment such as food prescriptions and treatments utilizing nutraceuticals like cannabidiol (CBD).
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The most common question I get about CBD is: “How much do I take”? CBD is a non-psychoactive component of cannabis that is extracted from CBD rich strains of marijuana such as the Charlotte’s Web strain. The safety profile and the ability of CBD to control pediatric epilepsy without psychoactive or other side effects catalyzed the medical marijuana movement. In the early 2000’s, families who could not get this medicine in their home states moved to Colorado, and the state is now a leader in research and production of CBD and other medical cannabis preparations. NuLeaf Naturals grow hemp in Colorado that to produce organic CBD oil that is standardized for potency and has near zero levels of THC.
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My blog post guide to pediatric CBD dosing went viral and has now crested 100,000 page views this year! As you can see from the website analytics, the page views demonstrated classic ‘hockey stick’ growth that is the hallmark of ‘going viral’ on the internet. Why do so many people visit my website for this
The average age of an attention deficit disorder diagnosis is age 7: this is a time when pressure at school mounts and children need to begin to focus and sit still for long periods of time. Parents of children with ADHD usually start to notice symptoms around age 3, but grade school is when the
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or “multiple ovarian cysts” is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. PCOS can be a frustrating, and sometimes painful condition, and can lead to fertility problems. I have successfully treated PCOS in my practice using naturopathic treatment protocols that address the root cause of the problem. What
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Pediatric Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands on bodywork modality that can be used to address a large variety of pediatric growth and development disorders that present very early in infancy. CST for infants should be considered for all breastfeeding and nursing problems, GI distress and extreme colic such as chronic constipation, which can
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This article provides info on how to test yourself or your child for exposure to mold, mildew, fungi and mycotoxins. A simple urine test can provide detailed information about potential environmental exposures to molds and mycotoxins, the metabolites produced by fungi and mold which can infest buildings, vehicles, and foodstuffs. The majority of mycotoxin exposures
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