Naturopathic clinicians often see adolescents with anxiety before medication becomes necessary or after families express hesitancy about pharmacologic treatment. While foundational lifestyle work and psychotherapy remain central, botanicals can provide meaningful symptom reduction, especially when chosen based on the specific anxiety presentation. I generally prefer single-herb...
What is L-theanine? Theanine, an amino acid primarily found in tea leaves, particularly Camellia sinensis, and some mushrooms, has garnered considerable attention in recent years for its potential health benefits. Structurally similar to glutamate, a neurotransmitter involved in brain function, theanine is known for its ability...
Oh, beautiful Missoula, you sure do know how to keep things interesting! After largely escaping a summer of smoke we got laid thick here in early September. It’s important that we all understand the risks to our health and risk mitigation techniques. In this blog post, we'll...
People may choose to avoid milk products for a variety of reasons, but often they don’t understand the differences in a true milk allergy, a milk protein intolerance, and lactose intolerance. In this article, we’ll discuss the unique causes, symptoms, and treatments related to each...
What is 5-HTP? 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) is a chemical the body makes from tryptophan, an amino acid found in food. After tryptophan is converted to 5-HTP it is converted again, but this time to serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that carries messages from the brain to various...