Texas Association of Naturopathic Doctors News

TXAND Stands in Solidarity Against Racism

Webmaster TXAND — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 18:35:56 GMT

TXAND CONCURS WITH THE SENTIMENTS OF THE AANP

San Antonio Mask Donation

Webmaster TXAND — Mon, 11 May 2020 19:54:21 GMT

TXAND President Dr. John Finnell along with Texas House Representative Trey Martinez Fischer distribute 500 masks to University Health System in San Antonio. Thank you to Representative Martinez Fischer and all our members and supporters who donated to make this happen.

Austin Mask Donation

Webmaster TXAND — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:27:25 GMT

Is Naturopathic Medicine Real?

Webmaster TXAND — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 20:37:08 GMT

I'm currently in my 4th year of naturopathic medical training at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. I've logged at least 700 clinical hours and more than 300 patient contacts in the last 2 years under the supervision of licensed NDs.

In short, naturopathic medicine is a real system of medicine. A system of medicine with a philosophy that directs an ND's clinical decision making.

Read Complete Answer from Aron Choi

Beyond Tired: Adrenal Fatigue

Webmaster TXAND — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:18:28 GMT

Are you dragging to get out of bed every morning? Do you feel moody often? How about low in energy, an inability to fall asleep at night, or maybe you're craving sugar and salt? If any of these are sounding familiar your adrenals may be in need of some support. Read More...

The Surprising Secret To Making Your Turmeric A More Powerful Inflammation Fighter

Webmaster TXAND — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:06:17 GMT

While turmeric tonics, lattes, and even smoothies should have a place on anyone's anti-inflammatory recipe roster, there's a surprisingly underutilized way to truly unlock turmeric's mega-power: fermentation. Studies show that fermenting turmeric makes it more bioavailable than simply eating it powdered, meaning it's that much more easily utilized by your body to enact its healing powers. Read more...

Is Inflammation the Reason You're Not Losing Weight? Here's What the Science Says...

Webmaster TXAND — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:16:47 GMT

It's January, and that means we're hearing more talk about weight loss and fitness goals than any other time of the year. And while we'd all like to think that eating more vegetables and stepping it up at the gym will lead to the effortless shedding of pounds-it's not always that simple. Read more...

Keeping a Consistent Sleep Schedule Can Help Prevent Weight Gain

Webmaster TXAND — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:14:16 GMT

New research in circadian rhythms is unveiling the connection between our internal biological clocks and much more than time zones. We now know that disruptions in circadian rhythm can affect obesity, mood, insomnia, Alzheimer's, immune function, insulin secretion, cancer, irritable bowel, and stress. Read more...

This Kind of Food is Both Filling and Insanely Good for You

Webmaster TXAND — Fri, 13 Jan 2017 17:07:53 GMT

Not all carbs are created equal-and thank goodness for that. New research suggests that a certain kind of carbohydrate called resistant starch may improve health by keeping you full, checking blood sugar and supporting the gut. Read more...

3 ways you might be slowing your metabolism and how to jump-start it again

Webmaster TXAND — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:46:00 GMT

Even if you think you're living your healthiest life-starting your day with a smoothie, religiously making time in your busy schedule to work out-you could be slowing down your metabolism without realizing it. And here's the kicker: You might not be able to tell, since weight gain isn't the only sign. Read more...

Diabetes and Your Diet: The Low-Carb Debate

Webmaster TXAND — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:53:33 GMT

A few years ago, Richard Kahn, the now-retired chief scientific and medical officer of the American Diabetes Association, was charged with organizing a committee to prescribe a diet plan for people with diabetes. He began by looking at the evidence for different diets, asking which, if any, best controlled diabetes. "When you look at the literature, whoa is it weak. It is so weak," Dr. Kahn said in a recent interview. Read more...

Nutrition education and simple cafeteria changes leads to healthier eating

Webmaster TXAND — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:50:10 GMT

A combination of nutrition education and simple and inexpensive changes in elementary school cafeterias can lead children to make healthier eating choices, new research from Oregon State University shows. The findings indicate that an integrated approach to child nutrition in schools could help address a nationwide child obesity epidemic. Read more...

Normalizing Movement and Embracing Intervals for Weight Loss

Webmaster TXAND — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:44:36 GMT

We are all too familiar with the broken refrain that to lose weight we must eat less and exercise more. However, starvation portions and more time on the treadmill doesn't work. This series examines several simple tweaks that help keep weight off. Read part one of this series on weight loss here. Read more...

Reduce Allergy Symptoms Naturally

Webmaster TXAND — Wed, 04 May 2016 18:20:38 GMT

NaturalPath - 5 Steps to Reduce Springtime Allergy Symptoms Naturally

It's that time of year again when the pollen is floating around causing many to endure those annoying springtime allergy symptoms...coughing, sneezing, runny noses, and itchy & watery eyes. You can take medicines to block histamine or dry up your runny nose...which may cause drowsiness, liver stress, and/or they can lose their effectiveness over time.

Hope for Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

Webmaster TXAND — Wed, 04 May 2016 18:14:03 GMT

The New York Times - Hope for Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

Many experts believe Type 2 diabetes is an incurable disease that gets worse with time. But new research raises the tantalizing possibility that drastic changes in diet may reverse the disease in some people.

My healthy eaters are consuming toxic levels of sugar. Your kids probably are too.

Webmaster TXAND — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:11:47 GMT

The Washington Post (washingtonpost.com) - My healthy eaters are consuming toxic levels of sugar. Your kids probably are too. - By Aviva Goldfarb - (January 4, 2016)

In a typical week, my teenagers might eat edamame straight out of the pods, roasted seaweed, whole grain pasta, homemade granola, frozen mango right out of the bag, and fruit and vegetable smoothies made with kefir, chia seeds, kale, carrots and pineapple. I was shocked to realize that they were also eating potentially toxic levels of sugar in the course of the day, well above recommendations from health experts like the American Heart Association. Read more...

Why you should watch out for nutrient thieves

Webmaster TXAND — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 15:06:17 GMT

Mother Nature Network (mnn.com) - Why you should watch out for nutrient thieves - By Robin Shreeves - (January 11, 2016)
It's no surprise that cigarette smoking or living under constant stress are bad for your health, but did you know that one way they have a negative impact is by robbing you of needed nutrients? In fact, there are plenty of things that steal nutrients from the healthy foods you eat. Known as nutrient thieves, these habits and foods should be on your radar. Read more...

Coconut Oil to Stave Off Tooth Decay

Webmaster TXAND — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 16:35:30 GMT

The Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) conducted a study to see how digested coconut oil could be used as an antibiotic to help stave off tooth decay. The scientists studied coconut oil in its natural state as well as some that was treated with enzymes to mimic digestion. Read more...

Role of Environmental Pollution in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Webmaster TXAND — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 21:35:18 GMT

IBS is a condition that affects 10-20 percent of the population and is characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort and altered bowel movements. The World Journal of Gastroenterology conducted a study to see the how environmental pollution causes issues in the GI tract. Read more...