Building a strong healthy foundation starts with the habits you create daily. Change your habits, change your life. To address the root cause of disease, poor lifestyle and habits, it starts in your daily routine. Today, on the #DrPND blog, we will be sharing 5 ways to start living a healthier lifestyle. You can change […]

Welcome. We are so glad you’ve found the virtual practice of Alexander Poptodorov, Traditional Naturopath. First, let me introduce myself, I am the Wellness Coordinator for #DrPND. My name is Ashley Poptodorova, and I am the blessed wife to #DrPND. We are so glad you’ve fallen upon our website and practice & we are excited […]

Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD) are a group of conditions that cause mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. These conditions affect one’s ability to function socially, personally, and professionally. It’s important to recognize that Alzheimer’s disease begins long before the symptoms start, just like many other conditions. There is evidence that simple prevention strategies can reduce the risk of ADRD by as much as 50%.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an autoimmune condition in most cases, which will result in multiple triggers chronically stimulating the immune system over a long period of time in multiple ways. In addition, the immune system becomes overloaded in an overwhelmed state, losing its ability to function, which leads to chronic inflammation causing symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain and other debilitating symptoms, and anemia.

In recent years viral respiratory tract infections, especially influenza viruses, have had a major impact on communities worldwide as a result of unavailability of effective treatment or vaccine. The frequent alterations in the antigenic structures of respiratory viruses, particularly for RNA viruses, pose difficulties in production of effective vaccines. The unavailability of optimal medication and shortage of effective vaccines suggests the requirement for alternative natural therapies. Several herbal remedies were used for prevention and treatment viral respiratory illnesses. Among those that were found effective included maoto, licorice roots, antiwei, North American ginseng, berries, Echinacea, plants extracted carnosic acid, pomegranate, guava tea, and Bai Shao. There is scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of several complementary therapies for colds. Oral zinc may reduce the length and severity of a cold. Taking vitamin C supplements on a regular basis only slightly reduces the length and severity of colds. Probiotics were found better than placebo in reducing the number episodes of acute upper respiratory tract infections, the rate of episodes of acute upper respiratory tract infection and reducing antibiotic use. Alkaline diets or drinks might have antiviral properties as in vitro studies demonstrated inactivation effect of alkaline medium on respiratory virus. Earthing might have a natural anti-inflammatory effect for human body. It is now accepted that an overwhelming inflammatory response is the cause of human deaths from avian H5N1 influenza infection. Earthing accelerates immune response following vaccination, as demonstrated by increases of gamma globulin concentration. No in vivo or clinical studies were found that investigate the role of alkalization or earthing on respiratory viral infections. Thus, future studies are recommended to reveal any potential curative effects.

Nutrition provides the foundational blocks for body processes and as such, it plays a key role in preventing and mitigating disease. Identifying common nutritional deficiencies in a particular disease, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, provides a rubric for creating a supportive protocol for those who have the disease.

Our current global health climate has propelled the human immune system into the spotlight. At the same time, the average person has a limited understanding of how the immune system works or how it can be supported through dietary and lifestyle interventions. While people may think they are at the mercy of health threats, the reality is that there is much you can do to support the health and resilience of yourself and your loved ones.