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Articles by Kevin Passero ND
Medical Editor - Dr. Passero completed four years of post-graduate medical education at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon after receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Biology from the University of Colorado. Dr. Passero has trained with some of the nation’s leading doctors in the field of natural medicine. In his practice, Dr. Passero focuses on resorting harmony to both the body and mind using advanced protocols that incorporate herbal therapy, homeopathy, vitamin therapy and nutritional programs. Through education and guidance patients are able to unlock the natural healing power contained within each one of us.The Most Important Dietary Tip You Have Never Heard
If You’re Not Taking Control of Your Health, Who Is?
If you're not controlling your health, someone else probably is, and that someone else is likely to be a large corporation, whose main interest is improving profitability.
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The Truth About Acid Reflux (Hint: It’s Not All About Acid)
Most people think that their chronic acid reflux and indigestion is related to excessive amounts of stomach acid production. However, in most situations, nothing could be further from the truth.
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Alarming New Evidence That Pesticides Are Ruining Our Food Supply
Two new studies implicate pesticide use in the mass die-off of bees that has been occurring since 2006.
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Warning: Farm-Raised Salmon Is a Serious Health Hazard
Most people have heard that they should eat wild salmon over farm-raised salmon, but do you actually know the risks associated with the farm-raised variety?
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The New Essential Bone Health Nutrient You Might Be Missing
Vitamin K2 has emerged as a new player on the bone health research front, and the potential implications could be revolutionary.
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Can Vitamin B12 Really Save Your Brain?
We examine if vitamin B12 is really important for brain health and really helps improve memory function.
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How to Combat Seasonal Allergies Naturally
Dr. Passero has a foolproof strategy for combating seasonal allergies without resorting to over-the-counter allergy medications.
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Rethinking Our Thoughts on Germs
Unfortunately, we are creating some serious health risks for ourselves and especially, for our children by glorifying the sanitized, germ-free environment.
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New Vitamin D Recommendations: What You Need to Know
After the release of the Institute of Medicine (IOM)’s report on vitamin D earlier this week, many people were left wondering if they should stop supplementing with this important nutrient.
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A New Doctor and a New Philosophy
I am a naturopathic physician. We are the only physicians specifically trained to be experts in the use of natural therapies for treating health conditions.
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Supplements: Why Bother?
We are not all doomed to experience suboptimal health as we age. Diet and supplements can help ensure that we don’t spend our “golden years” sick or disabled.
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Counting Sheep to Reverse the Clock: How Getting Enough Sleep Slows Aging
Getting enough sleep has many benefits that many people don’t know about, the most compelling of which is its ability to slow the aging process.
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5 Natural Sleep Aids
Want to avoid sleeping pills? These natural sleep aids can be effective for those with mild to moderate sleep difficulties.
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The Hard Evidence: Why You Should Exercise & Avoid Fast Food
Just in case you needed more proof that the benefits of exercise are real and fast food is dangerous.
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Is Paying Extra for Organic Really Worth It?
Is your health worth it?
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Osteoporosis Prevention Essentials: Get the Nutritional Support You Need for Strong Bones
Osteoporosis prevention starts early.
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Treating Depression Naturally: What You Need to Know
Depression is a national epidemic. A person s mental emotional state is determined by a vast range of experiences, interactions and physiologic variables. The expression of a person s mental health is one of the most complex aspects of our existence. The notion that taking a pill, whether it be a pharmaceutical or supplement,...
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Why You Need to Have Your Homocysteine Levels Checked
Dr. Passero explains why this blood test is so important in determining your risk for heart disease.
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A Blood Test That Could Save Your Life: C-Reactive Protein
This simple blood test checks for the inflammatory markers which can indicate heart disease risk.
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