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If you or someone you love has had mono or is currently recovering from mono, this person needs to receive some sort of natural care with Chinese medicine. For mono, there are really no other options.
Have you miscarried and aren’t sure why? Or are you pregnant now and wondering if you and baby are healthy? Bring your questions to the clinic and we’ll see what we can find out. We may simply need to build your blood supply or strengthen your thyroid to set you and baby on a healthier path.
When it comes to your organs, it's really all about interconnected relationships. So most athletic-related injuries happen because there is an internal imbalance in the body’s organs.
We all know to brush and floss after meals. And of course, we need to make regular visits to the dentist. It’s all part of taking good care of our teeth, right? Right. But these important practices only take care of the outside of our pearly whites. What about the inside?
Have you ever wondered why it seems that people who seek more medical care seem to get mono more often than those who care for themselves? One possibility is the regular use of antibiotics. While antibiotics can be effective against many bacterial infections, the use of antibiotics during viral infections may increase the risk of chronic viral infections including mono.
We are most likely to get mono when our energy system is low and worn out and we are exposed to a virus. When the body’s energy is depleted, it’s much harder for our bodies to fight off a virus like they normally would. This creates a prime environment for a virus to waltz in and set up shop in your spleen. If you are already overly tired, stressed, or lacking energy, then your body is likely too weak to effectively fight off a virus.
On these long and dark winter days depressive feelings or an extreme lack of energy can make some of the simplest tasks extremely draining and challenging. This is the time of year when many of us will begin experiencing symptoms of the mood disorder called seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Sadly, many things we’re told to do to avoid bone-related mishaps and disease are based on misleading information. These meant-to-be helpful tips can actually end up contributing to the problem! Shoot. So what’s the real deal? Let’s take it one piece at a time…
Did you know there’s more to avoiding acne than cleansing the surface of your skin? It actually starts below the surface—way below. In your liver!
Chewing gum, eating ginger, or yawning over and over—we all use different tricks to try to avoid ear pain during a long airline flight. But here are some Dr. Brad recommended ways to help your ears during your next plane trip.
It’s quite common for many women to experience excessive amounts of hair loss and this is not normal. If you are a woman experiencing hair loss, there's good news for you: hair loss in women is usually very treatable.
Kids exercise and grow strength by playing tag, crossing the monkey bars, riding bikes, swimming at the beach or a whole host of other fun activities. That’s why making a smart shoe choice for your teens and kids is an easy way to help your kids grow as strong and healthy as possible.
One of the reasons people seek out a professional to analyze their gait is to insure they are using the best shoe available. But sometimes this might not be as helpful as you think. And here's why.
Here at Hope Clinic we integrate our natural health care expertise with your own knowledge of your child to work together with parents to discover how best to help your child navigate their way through life.
Feeling impatient, irritable, and overly annoyed lately? It’s ok and in fact, it’s pretty typical right now because according to Chinese Medicine springtime is liver season.
At Hope Clinic we are committed to helping you find the best natural health care for you and your family. That’s why we insist on working together with specialized natural practitioners from all across the greater Twin Cities.
What’s so special about animal protein? Well, animal proteins are warming and allow the body to build extra blood. When we are building blood, we will be warmer which is precisely what those of us who face the sub-zero temperatures of a northern winter need! Curious? Learn more here.
Your poor shin splits. It’s a pity really, because shin splints are so often misunderstood in our world of modern medicine. What actually is a shin splint? Good question.
Ready to learn how to tape your ankles to support that shin splint pain? You've come to the right place. Grab yourself some tape and let's get started.