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Articles across the full range of conditions Flora treats, from energy and sleep to labs, detox, and long-term wellness.
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The Most Important Lab Markers for Longevity
Longevity starts with understanding how the body is functioning beneath the surface. Many of the patterns that influence aging begin quietly. Blood sugar…
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Creating a Low-Toxin Home Without Perfectionism
If you have ever gone down the rabbit hole of “non-toxic living,” you know how quickly it can feel like everything in your home is a problem. The candles…
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Naturopathic Approach to Autoimmune Disease
Autoimmune disease is a chronic condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body’s own tissues. Instead of targeting infections or external…
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Stress and Sleep: Why Ongoing Stress Makes Rest So Difficult
Stress and sleep are deeply connected. When stress becomes a constant presence in daily life, sleep is often one of the first things to change. People may…
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Mental and Emotional Health: A Naturopathic Perspective on Restoring Inner Resilience
In today’s fast-paced world, conversations about mental and emotional health are more important than ever. Yet many people still experience these issues in…
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Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults: A Rising Concern
Colorectal cancer in young adults is no longer rare; it’s becoming a growing health concern. Once considered a disease of older populations, colorectal…
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The Path to a Healthy Oral Microbiome
When we think about health, the mouth isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, with over 700 bacterial species and fungi living in the…
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Adrenal Testing: What’s It All About?
Stress is a common challenge that impacts health and well-being, and adrenal testing provides a personalized look at how stress affects your body. A…
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Exploring the Intersection of Telemedicine and Naturopathic Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Virtual Healthcare
Naturopathic Telemedicine Telemedicine and naturopathic medicine are two paradigms in healthcare that have gained considerable traction in recent years…
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Benefits of Alternative Medicine
Alternative Medicine, often referred to as complementary or integrative medicine, represents a diverse array of healing practices that fall outside the…
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What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine is a transformative and patient-centered approach to healthcare that has gained prominence in recent years for its focus on identifying…
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What is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative Medicine, a harmonious fusion of conventional and complementary therapies, has emerged as a transformative approach to healthcare, emphasizing…
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What is Alternative Medicine?
Alternative Medicine, encompassing a diverse range of therapies and practices beyond conventional Western medicine, has gained traction as individuals seek…
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Is Integrative Medicine Right For You?
In recent years, there has been a growing shift in healthcare paradigms towards a more holistic and patient-centered approach. Integrative Medicine, often…
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How To Deal With Die-off
If you have ever started treatment for a chronic infection or gut imbalance and suddenly felt worse before you felt better, you are not alone. This…
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Stress! What Does it Actually Mean and How Can We Lessen its Impact?
Cortisol. It’s one of those words that always comes up when we talk about stress. With so many of us feeling the strain of daily life, cortisol levels are…
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Hair Loss: What’s the Deal?
So many of our patients come to us with the upsetting symptom of hair loss. Our goal is always to find out exactly WHY the hair loss is happening so we can…
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Best Supplements + Tips for Winter Immunity
As the weather cools and the days get shorter, many people notice their immune systems working overtime. Cold and flu viruses circulate more easily, while…
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Dr. Maura’s Family’s Immune Protocol
Dr. Maura shares what she’s doing in her house this fall and winter for immune protection.
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Why Am I Always Tired?
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3 Herbs for Stress
Chronic stress and anxiety can have widespread effects on the body. Herbal medicine can help. Dr. Maura discusses three of her favorite herbs for stress…
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The Flu: Questions and Answers
Many of you have asked me about the current season of the flu. I always encourage you to get educated so you can make smart, informed decisions about your…
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Four Tips for Boosting Your Immune System
Dr. Maura’s tips for naturally supporting the immune system.
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What is Naturopathic Medicine?
Dr. Maura explains what naturopathic doctors do: the conditions they treat, the modalities they use, and how you’ll feel different after working with these…
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Fibromyalgia: A Natural Approach
In my latest Huffington Post blog, I explore natural options for treating this often-misdiagnosed problem. My patient, Becca, went from extremely fatigued…
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New Huffington Post Blog: Top 5 Ways to Beat Insomnia
Check out my latest Huffington Post piece on how to get quality sleep without the help of habit-forming pharmaceuticals. This piece is particularly…
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Top 3 Natural Treatments for Seasonal Allergies
Allergy season 2012 has arrived early, much to the chagrin of the 40 million people who end up sneezing, wiping their runny noses and grappling with itchy…
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The Latest (and Best) New Reason To Exercise
I’ve been a fan of exercise ever I got my first pair of Adidas and scrambled around the soccer field as a kid. As a competitive tennis player in my teens…
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The Magic of Green Tea
Green tea fields in Japan. Full disclosure: I am not a morning person. At all. I wish I were and I have this fantasy that one day (one day!) I will…
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Traveling Man: Natural remedies you shouldn’t travel without
My younger brother keeps what you would call an active travel schedule. In the last few months he’s been to: England, Russia, Italy, Poland, Brazil, South…
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MOM VS. THE FLU
When I was growing up, my two brothers and I rarely got sick with the flu. Sure, we had the occasional nasty cold and strep throat, but we never battled…
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Vitamin D, Zinc, and Iron: When Does Nutrient Status Deserve a Closer Look?
You have been feeling run down, another cold is making its way through your household, and you are wondering whether something is missing from your…
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Can You Actually “Boost” Your Immune System? What Immune Resilience Really Means
You get over one cold, and someone in your household brings home another. Your calendar is full, sleep has been inconsistent, and you find yourself…
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How Your Circadian Rhythm Affects Sleep and How to Reset It
Have you ever felt exhausted all day, only to become strangely alert once it is finally time for bed? Or maybe you can fall asleep easily when you stay up…
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Why Do I Keep Waking Up in the Middle of the Night?
You fall asleep without much trouble, but sometime in the middle of the night, you are suddenly awake. Maybe you glance at the clock, and it is 2:17 a.m…
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How to Support Your Child’s Immune System During the School Year
Once kids are back in classrooms, sports, activities, and close contact with one another, it can feel like the runny noses, coughs, stomach bugs, and sore…
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Back to School Starts With Better Sleep: How to Reset Your Child’s Sleep Schedule
Summer is supposed to feel different. Bedtimes get later, mornings become more relaxed, vacations interrupt routines, and kids naturally get used to having…