

Pesticides Shown to Harm Good Gut Bacteria and Increase Belly Fat
Common chemicals used in food production, including pesticides and fungicides, among others, have been shown to compromise beneficial gut...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Apr 135 min read


High Blood Pressure, Kids and Sodium: A Recipe for Salt Reduction
With nearly half of adults in the U.S. living with high blood pressure, a preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke,...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Feb 276 min read


Understanding Stress, Thyroid Hormone Metabolism, and Natural Therapies That Can Help
Thyroid hormones have vital effects on the health of our bodies and can be heavily influenced by lifestyle conditions including stress,...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Jan 184 min read


Stress, Hormones and Health
The imbalances of stress and hormones for many modern Americans have far-reaching effects on their health. Meanwhile, the mainstream...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Sep 29, 20246 min read


When Antibiotics Are Not Curative for Lyme Disease
Though the controversy continues about whether or not antibiotics are always a full cure after a recent tick-bite, and whether or not...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
May 31, 20244 min read


How Climate Change is Worsening Health: Increasing Rates of Allergies, Lyme Disease, and More (including Things You Can Do to Cool the Planet)
Climate change is a driving force behind health problems right here in the US, including seasonal allergies, asthma, Lyme disease and...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Apr 15, 20248 min read


Unlocking Vitality: A Guide to Springtime Detox Programs
Are you looking to boost your energy, shed some pounds, ease digestive discomfort, sharpen your focus, or enhance your sleep quality?

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Mar 21, 20248 min read


High levels of the Natural Medicine Niacin Linked to Heart Disease, new research suggests? Let's explore this!
Niacin has been used for primary and secondary coronary heart disease prevention for nearly 50 years by both the natural medicine and...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Feb 28, 20246 min read


Body Composition Testing, BIA (and why they tell you more than your bathroom scale)!
Body composition testing and BIA are non-invasive and easy to do while providing lots of information about inflammation, cell health & more!

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Jan 28, 20246 min read


Natural Medicine for Depression Without the SSRI Side Effects
New comprehensive research found ample evidence to support use of St. John's wort for mild to moderate depression, especially since it...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Dec 18, 20234 min read


Trendy weight loss drugs Saxenda, Ozempic and Wegovy linked to risk of pancreatitis,thyroid cancer
Diabetic and weight loss medications Saxenda®, Ozempic® and Wegovy® are increasingly prescribed for weight loss but are not without risks....

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Nov 19, 20235 min read


Massage and Cupping: Traditional Medicine with a Modern Twist
Cupping therapy has been used historically by some of the most influential civilizations through ancient history. Its applications...

Deborah Quinn, LMT
Oct 30, 20233 min read


Fall Into Allergies and Natural Allergy Treatments
Fall allergies include not just weed pollens but also mold spores, dust particles and pet dander. Here are some natural treatment ideas...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Oct 12, 20239 min read


OCD - New Research 2023 and Natural Treatments
When imaging is used to measure neurochemicals in the brains of people with OCD and healthy volunteers, the results point the way for...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Oct 4, 20233 min read


"I think I've had ADHD my whole life but was never tested". Enter ASRS-5!
For many adults, ADHD may feel like a part of life that they have had to learn to manage on their own. They never got diagnosed when...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Babesia Diagnostic Testing and Natural Treatment Ideas!
Babesia are intracellular parasites that can result in an infection akin to malaria and are carried by ticks, which then transfer the...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Jul 31, 20236 min read


The Bartonella-Tick Transmission Controversy and Bartonella Infection
Bartonella are known to be carried by fleas, which then introduce the infection to animals like cats, which can then spread disease to...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
May 19, 20233 min read


Post-Pandemic Anxiety On & In the Brain of Adolescents: the lasting effects of adversity
The COVID-19 pandemic brought worse mental health and accelerated brain development in adolescents. It actually triggered a 25% increase...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Mar 23, 20235 min read


Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring (Heart Scan) - the imaging test that might save your life for $99!
"It is gaining popularity because of its high accuracy in predicting atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk in asymptomatic...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Mar 2, 20235 min read


Auto-Immune Paleo (AIP) diet: a modern elimination diet for Hashimoto's disease!
What happens when you combine paleo and elimination diets? A dietary plan that has shown to significantly reduce symptoms and improve...

Dr Shawn M. Carney
Jan 31, 20235 min read