Dozens of scientific studies are published every month showing that natural medicine works! Here are my quick summaries of just a few of the most recent studies validating naturopathic medicine:
Probiotics Treat Eczema
The probiotic lactobacillus treats childhood eczema. The conventional medical community is finally recognizing what naturopaths have known for years: that childhood eczema is linked to food allergies and increased gut permeability. And probiotics like lactobacillus can help heal the gut AND treat the skin condition, or eczema, that’s related to it. See Lactobacillus Digestive Aid May Speed Relief of Atopic Dermatitis Symptoms for more information.
Eat Low on the Glycemic Index to Lose Weight
Low glycemic index diets are best for weight loss and lowering cholesterol. A scientific review of six randomized controlled trials found that diets with a low glycemic index or glycemic load, compared to other diets, lead to more weight loss and better cholesterol levels. I’ve covered the concepts of glycemic index and glycemic load in my previous articles, but the basic concept is this: a diet full of sugar, white flour, white potatoes, and other foods that convert rapidly to sugar in your bloodstream is NOT the diet you want to be eating if you want to lose weight and lower your risk for heart disease and strokes. See Low GI Diets Better for Weight Loss, Lipid Profiles, Finds Cochrane Review for more information.
Low Vitamin D Levels May Be Raising your Blood Pressure
The American Journal of Hypertension just reported that low vitamin D levels are linked to high blood pressure. I like to test the Vitamin D levels of most of my patients—the majority of them have levels well below optimum. Low Vitamin D has been linked not just to hypertension, but to many other conditions as well, such as depression, autoimmune disorders, and osteoporosis. And it’s so easy to treat! See Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure for more information.
