by: Erin Walker, ND Cloth face masks do not stop viruses. There is plenty of research (and some simple math) to prove it. Let us proceed with a few basic facts: Viruses are Small Flu Virus is 80-120 nanometers[1] 1 nanometer is 0.000001 millimeters 100 nanometers is 0.0001 millimeters Rhinovirus (think common cold) is smaller, …
Hair loss, fatigue, changes in weight, sleeping too much, or maybe too little are all signs your thyroid may be off. The thyroid gland is an important little gland located near the vocal cords along the front of the neck. Think of the thyroid hormones like the accelerator on a car. If you have too …
The adrenals are 2 pea size glands that are attached to the top of both kidneys. They play a major role in your daily energy. The adrenal glands are associated with the following: 1) production of sex hormones 2) regulating water and salt balance 3) control blood pressure 4) “fight and flight” stress response. Stress …
Want to keep up your fitness level during the summer, but it’s just too hot? Keep reading for tips on how to eat light but eat right to fuel your muscles, keep your energy up and keep you going. TIP ONE: begin and end each day with higher protein meals. Protein requirements change based on …
Our very own Dr. Waters has been named Physician of the Month by the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. The A4M is a a non-profit entity that holds two annual World Congresses, each of which hosts 3,000 to 5,000 physicians and healthcare practitioners. Aside from these conferences, A4M also provides educational workshops, certifications and fellowships in …
Every day we are exposed to heavy metals. They are in the air, water and food. Heavy metals can, over time, build-up in our tissues and cause a variety of symptoms from fatigue and difficulty sleeping to hypertension and neurological disorders. Heavy metals are toxic substances, and although some people can tolerate higher levels of …
Are you tired of having pain limit the activities you enjoy? Have you been told the only option to treat your pain is with surgery or medications? Do you suffer from chronic pain, arthritis, tennis elbow, rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder, plantar fasciitis, or cartilage/tendon damage? Canby Clinic is excited to offer various therapies for …
Does it hurt to lift your arm? Is it painful to turn your head or move your shoulder? Do you have a knot in your neck? Trigger points can cause all of these symptoms and more. Trigger points form only in muscles, especially those in the arms, legs, lower back and neck. Trigger points may …
Weight loss is not just about how much you eat or exercise, it also has to do with the holistic health of the person. And although many diet and exercise plans can produce weight loss, they can also negatively impact the body. In order to see long-lasting, positive results, a weight loss plan must look …
The body is remarkable in its ability to heal itself. However, when you are suffering from chronic illness, digestive concerns or stress, the body requires more nutrients to heal but it is difficult to absorb the nutrients needed to meet those increased demands. At this point, valuable nutrients can become deficient. And while taking supplements …
