Articles
Access to articles written by Dr. Eric or Dr. Kristina, or published articles where they were interviewed. Topics range from Cooking Oils to Neti Pots to Asthma and Antibiotics. This is also where past newsletter articles can be found.
Asthma and Antibiotics
Researchers in Canada have uncovered a possible link between the risk of developing asthma and the use of antibiotics in children younger than age 1.
Herbs and Supplements
For consumers who choose to explore supplements, it is critical that they know the credentials of those who advise them. The supplement industry is “very large and very lucrative,” Lewis said, but it is not regulated by the FDA, and there is ample room for misguidance.
Neti Pot Craze
“It’s a great way to deal with pollen and allergies and a stuffy nose without complicated medicines,” said Kristina Taylor Lewis, an Asheville naturopath. “There is nothing quite like it.”
What can patients expect?
Article in the Journal of Family Practice (December 2005) about what patients can expect from a naturopathic approach to their healthcare.
When Trust in Doctors Erode, Other Treatments Fill the Void
Article in the New York Times about Naturopathic Medicine. "But I also believe there are simply a lot of unknowns when it comes to staying healthy, and if there's a possibility something will help I'm willing to try it."
Homeopathy: The Controversial Cure
This individualized approach is drawing a growing number of people fed up with an expensive, impersonal health-care system that relies on chemical drugs which sometimes end up doing more harm than good. While conventional medicine clearly saves countless lives, particularly in acute illness and emergencies, homeopathy is increasingly a choice among people with chronic health problems, the second most common reason for trips to the doctor’s office in the U.S.
Confused about Cooking Oils? Part I: Olive and Canola Rumors
"What type of oil should I use?" is a question we've been hearing a lot lately. There are so many different types of oil to choose from, and rumors and opinions abound about which oil is best, which is toxic, or which is most nutritious. Then there's the question of saturated fats vs. trans fats vs. polyunsaturated fats vs. essential omega fats, that unless you majored in biochemistry in college it's easy to get confused!
Confused about Cooking Oils? Part II: Reading Labels
What makes that $4.00 economy-sized bottle of oil from the warehouse club different from the $23.00 boutique bottle at the health food store?
Confused about Oils? Part III: Essential Fatty Acids
Today we are going to tackle the subject of Essential Fatty Acids. It's everywhere; you've heard about them, you know that for some reason they are supposed to be good for you, but secretly you may not understand these well-publicized nutrients and what makes them such a big deal.
Confused about Oils? Part IV: Fish oil, Flax Oil, Flaxseeds, Oh my!
Issue #1: Fish oil vs. Flaxseed oil. Issue #2: Flaxseed oil vs. Ground flaxseeds. Issue #3: Ground flaxseeds vs. Whole flaxseeds
Strategies for Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
How can you protect yourself from catching colds and flus and stay healthy during the winter months? Learn ways to minimize exposure, strengthen your immune system, and what to do if you get sick.
