Health is the natural state for the human body and it is disturbed by obstacles that lead to disease. In order to understand what is disturbing your health you must understand what influences health. The determinants of health are the combined factors that affect the health of an individual. These determinants consist of inborn factors such as genetic makeup or maternal health, medical history that includes previous illnesses and access to health care, and lifestyle factors such as hydration, nutrition, mental function, emotional stress, structural integrity, exercise, environmental exposures and cultural factors.
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In time of uncertainty, the only thing you can control is how you choose to make the best of each day. Focus on optimizing your health in order to fortify […]
As the Fall season approaches, it brings cooler temperatures, colorful foliage, pumpkin spice flavoring, and unfortunately the start of cold and flu season. A simple and cost-effective way to support […]
In general, Naturopathic doctors seek to provide individualized, whole person care utilizing the bodies natural functions. With the goals of removing obstacles to healing, supporting the body’s natural ability to […]