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Pharmacology is concerned with the study of drug action; a drug can be broadly defined as any man-made, natural, or endogenous molecule which exerts a biochemical or physiological effect on the cell, tissue, organ, or organism.  Pharmaceuticals are usually a combination of one or more these factors. A contraindication is a condition or factor that … Continue reading Pharmacology Defined

Naturopathy or naturopathic medicine is a form of alternative medicine that employs an array of  practices branded as natural, non-invasive, and as promoting self-healing.  Naturopaths promote the use of natural foods and medicinal plants to bring the body into alignment so healing can begin.  Naturopathic medicine emphasizes prevention, treatment and optimal health through the use … Continue reading Naturopathy Explained

         Every chef, baker or mixologist knows that the secret is in the recipe.  And there is a recipe for good health.  We need PURE AIR as the body needs oxygen and air the source of that oxygen we breathe in everyday.  Pollution is an ever present obstacle so it’s important to … Continue reading 8 Laws of Health

Our bodies have the natural ability to maintain a healthy balance of acidity and alkalinity.  A normal blood pH level is 7.40 on a scale of 0 to 14, where 0 is the most acidic and 14 is the most basic (pH stands for ‘potential of Hydrogen’).  Values below 7 indicate acidity which increases as … Continue reading Alkaline vs. Acid

One thing we all have in common is that at some point in our lives we were under the care of a physician.  Many of us were born in a hospital where we were assessed and analyzed by a defined set of criteria which was used to decide our level of health and if deemed … Continue reading The History of Medicine

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” ― Hippocrates Naturopathic medicine is defined a system of treatment of disease that avoids drugs and surgery and emphasizes the use of natural agents (such as air, water, and herbs) and physical means (such as tissue manipulation and electrotherapy). Naturopathic medicine and conventional medicine are … Continue reading Welcome to Plant-Based Med