Journal

By Dr. Hannah Lollar, ND What are peptides? Peptides are short chains of amino acids naturally found in the body that act as signaling molecules. As we age, our body becomes less efficient at making these peptides leading to fewer and low quality peptides. At Four Moons Spa, our naturopathic doctors love using this modality for their patients due to their high safety profile...

What is NAD Therapy? NAD, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, is a vitamin B derivative that acts as a coenzyme in all of our cells. It works in the mitochondria which is known as the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for generating the energy molecule of ATP. Any energetic reaction in our body, from activating our muscles, to detoxification, to metabolism, relies on ATP. It is...

By: Dr. Rachel Heussner As more research comes out, the medical community is developing a deeper understanding of the effects of poor blood sugar management. Diabetes is not the only medical condition that leads us to monitor glucose levels in the blood. Hormone imbalances, gut issues, mood, cardiovascular disease, and many other conditions may be linked to high glucose and/or high insulin. The holidays...

By: Dr. Rachel Heussner The menstrual cycle is so much more than a period, it gives us insight into a person’s overall health. It is becoming more and more understood why menstrual irregularities occur and how to address them. Because we can get so much information from the details of a person’s menstrual cycle, it is now becoming thought of as a vital sign,...

By: Dr. Hannah Lollar   IV (Intravenous) therapy is an effective method of delivering and absorbing key nutrients via your veins into your body.  Because these nutrients are infused into your venous system we are bypassing the gastrointestinal system, so nutrients are absorbed 100% and then used immediately where the body needs them most. Only a fraction (20-40% or less) of the essential nutrients taken...

By: Dr. Hannah Lollar   Define Naturopathic Medicine in your own words. The basic foundation of Naturopathic Medicine is understanding that, given the optimal environment, the body has an innate capacity to heal. From this perspective, we can begin to investigate the cause of dysfunction from a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual perspective. This is one example of where conventional medicine and naturopathic medicine differ....

By: Dr. Rachel Heussner Define Naturopathic Medicine in your own words. Naturopathic medicine is holistic, integrative medicine that searches for the root cause of disease rather than treating the symptoms. Naturopathic doctors are trained as primary care providers that treat the whole person using individualized, evidence-based modalities. NDs differ from conventional doctors in that they have additional training in nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine,...