by Root Natural Health | Dec 30, 2013 | Articles
Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered the outcome of cumulative wear and tear on our joints. Generally speaking, it is a non-inflammatory degeneration of cartilage with symptoms such as pain and stiffness in joints, most commonly hands, feet, spine and large weight...
by Root Natural Health | Mar 24, 2013 | Articles
Food Intolerances are here to stay, whether you like it or not. There are many theories as to why so many more people are suffering from food intolerances than in the past. Genetic modification of food (GMOs), overuse of antibiotics and improper development of the...
by Root Natural Health | Sep 15, 2012 | Articles
To Our Cherished Patients, We opened Root Natural Health in March 2011 for the purpose of providing holistic primary care to the Flagstaff community. Since that time our business has thrived and our success has exemplified the need for excellent primary care in...
by Root Natural Health | Sep 14, 2012 | Articles
Stephanie Beynon, NMD Naturopathic Doctor Stephanie received a BSc in Biology from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia, studying organic chemistry, molecular biology and physiology. She did further training in Nutrition, toward a certificate of Applied Human...
by Root Natural Health | Jul 28, 2012 | Articles
What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes (sometimes called type 2 “diabetes mellitus”) is a disorder that disrupts the way your body uses sugar. All the cells in your body need sugar to work normally. Sugar gets into the cells with the help of a hormone called...
by Root Natural Health | Jan 25, 2012 | Articles
It’s no longer a secret that an adult man’s testosterone levels will decline with age. This natural process, called male menopause or andropause, has gotten recent press with the advent of erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra and Proscar. The billions of dollars...
by Root Natural Health | Dec 26, 2011 | Articles
Surely many of you have declared 2012 the year to make the change and drop some weight. You will find no shortage of opinions and resources available to you claiming quick results with minimal effort on your behalf. But what truly is the best way to lose weight? ...
by Root Natural Health | Sep 28, 2011 | Articles
Hypothyroidism The thyroid gland controls metabolic rate and is the energy powerhouse of every cell in your body. Proper thyroid function influences digestion, circulation, brain chemistry, skin quality, energy, and much more. Think of thyroid hormone essentially...
by Root Natural Health | Sep 7, 2011 | Articles
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. There is a growing body of research demonstrating that cholesterol levels are no longer the best indicator of a person’s risk for a heart attack or stroke. In fact, half of the people who suffer a...
by Root Natural Health | Aug 3, 2011 | Articles
Acid reflux also known as GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) or heartburn affects millions of people on a daily basis. As a result, acid blocking medications like Pepsid, Prilosec, and Nexium are some of the worlds best selling drugs with annual sales in the...
