Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that is integral to many processes in the body. It helps to improve mood and memory, regulate sleep, and is an important factor when treating a variety of disorders including depression, anxiety, bulimia nervosa, panic disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 1 In addition to improving mood, serotonin strengthens immunity and improves digestion, so those who are not experiencing mood issues also benefit from actively seeking out serotonin boosters. 2 3 There are a number of ways to naturally boost your serotonin levels in order to improve your mood, help your memory, reduce insomnia, increase immunity, and more.
Menopause is caused by the cessation in production of estrogen and progesterone in the ovaries, which results in the end of menstruation.1 Women who have undergone a hysterectomy with the removal of their ovaries will undergo immediate menopause. However, for most, this is a gradual process, and brings with it a variety of symptoms that can negatively impact daily life, including insomnia and other sleep issues, hot flashes, mood disorders, cognitive decline, weight gain, and sexual dysfunction. 2 Women going through menopause are also more susceptible to cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, and diabetes, so taking care of your health during this time is crucial. 3
Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about naturopathic medicine including it's values and principles, what illness can be treated and how if differs from MD/DOs.
Is pursuing a career in naturopathic medicine a good fit for you? If you like to be challenged, want a flexible career that offers a work/life balance, and relate to any of the following qualities, naturopathic medicine may be the career that offers everything you are looking for.
The field of naturopathic medicine is becoming increasingly popular and more widely accepted as a vital component of healthcare delivery. 1 Naturopathic medicine has been in use for hundreds of years, and traditional/world-medicine for thousands, however the evidence base for natural therapies has grown substantially in the last few decades. 2
Naturopathic medical students from across North America came together in New Orleans in January as part of the Naturopathic Medical Student Association Winter Workshop to shape the future of the NMSA and create value and unity for naturopathic medical students.
Heart disease is the number one killer of both men and women worldwide. For women in particular, heart disease results in more deaths every year than all forms of cancer combined! In recognition of American Heart month, here are some naturopathic approaches to keep your heart healthy.
Students are looking at the current movement in healthcare as a chance to get in on the ground floor of a major change in an entrenched system. Learn how naturopathic medical students and NDs have a chance to revolutionize the healthcare system!
In an effort to stay healthy, feel better, outrun a heritable risk factor, or recover from illness, we are eager to select the right diet. But where do you start when there are so many options, and how do you know which is best for you? Learn how naturopathic doctors work with a patients to create a diet plans that are unique to each individual.
Sonoran University Holds Spring Research Night On February 23, 2018, Sonoran University hosted its semi-annual Research Night for our students, staff, faculty and local community. Under the guidance of our …
