There are many natural therapies and interventions for period cramps, from herbs and supplements to homeopathy and acupuncture, but this little folk remedy can actually do the trick. In the past 30 years it has becoming increasingly popular to put women and girls on oral birth control pills for almost any gynecological issue they present with. I can tell you from experience, that these women are usually not told about the long term effects of birth control or the possible co

I have had numerous patients that have come to me either with acid reflux or they have been on antacids for 10 plus years and are trying to get off due to kidney disease or maldigestion. So here is the question. . .do you really need an antacid? For starters let's break down why people get acid reflux or GERD. There is a percentage of people who have too much stomach acid, but that number is smaller than you think. There is also a percentage of folks that have anatomical re

In the 80's the medical establishment realized that the US had an issue with calcium deficiency and started taking steps to correct this imbalance in patients, as it was leading to things like Osteoporosis. Unfortunately calcium's easily overlooked sister MAGNESIUM is now the most common nutrient deficiency in the body. Leaving the correction to the alternative health docs like myself. Remember that more doesn't necessarily mean better. I had one patient who came to me for

Many people are taking sides when it comes to the new vaccines coming out for the pandemic. The pro-vaccine community says that it will confer immunity and help end the pandemic. The anti-vaccine community is concerned about safety and long term effects from preservatives and adjuvants. But rarely do you hear about how to support your body and immune system during the process. So this is not a post about taking sides. It is my job to help people be as healthy as possible,

Murky stagnant water Free flowing and healthy water These are 2 pictures of the same stream behind my father’s house. I’m standing on a bridge that has a small dam under it to back up water to flood the cranberry bogs upstream so they can harvest the cranberries. When I looked at the murky water behind the dam and the clear flowing water on the other side, it reminded me of acupuncture. I explain to patients, that in Chinese Medicine, STAGNATION = ILLNESS & PAIN. I use the st

The onion poultice is a folk remedy that has been used for hundreds of years. It helps to bring blood to the affected area. It is typically used for ear pain. It is said that it helps to decrease the pressure on the ear drum by stimulating the eustachian tube to drain. Now, while I would recommend seeing your doctor for ear pain, sometimes that is not an option. NEVER put anything IN YOUR EAR without a doctor telling you to do so, after they have looked in your ear, as yo

If you haven't heard of Lyme Disease, let me explain. Lyme disease is transmitted by tick bites, most commonly the deer tick, which is very small. They can also transmit other infections like Babesia and Bartonella, to name a few. These are called co-infections. Acute Lyme means that it is new and you have had it less than 6 weeks. This is something that is more easily solved. Chronic Lyme means that you have had it for over 3 months and you could have it for a lifetime.

I have realized, by talking with friends, that most people don't know how to support themselves when they get an acute illness. There are great ways to support the body to go through an illness and come out the other side stronger. It is really a 4-phase process and I will outline the basics here. Please email me at, info@drsparksnd.com, if there is anything you would like to me to go into deeper detail about in future Health-E-News or you would like to sign up for my new

Bentonite Clay is an amazing product that can be used in many natural health applications. My reason for posting about it here is mainly for use during Tick/Lyme Season. You can read more about Ticks and Lyme in that blog post. Drawing Pack for Tick Bites: Mix bentonite clay and enough water to create a thick paste. You can also add echinacea tincture if you have it. Then apply to the tick bite, after you have removed the tick. Leave it on until it hardens. Wash it off.

Mustard poultices have been used as a folk remedy for centuries as a treatment for bronchitis, pleurisy and pneumonia, as well as other ailments. It is said that relieves pain and also increases circulation to the area. It also increase perspiration and heat to help release toxins through the skin. Mix together: ½ cup mustard powder 2 cups flour 1 egg white (can use more water if you have an egg allergy) Enough water to make a paste. Using wooden spoon, spread out between t

Dry skin brushing stimulates the lymph channels to drain toxic mucoid matter into the blood, thereby purifying the entire system. This enables the lymph to perform its house-cleaning duties by keeping the tissues detoxified. The immune system is housed in the lymph nodes so it is important to keep the lymph moving and to clean out the old. The only other way to move lymph is by professional lymph massage, movement and exercise. Dry skin brushing also helps to shed dead skin

If you're looking for a a great way to end your day that also adds health then look no further. Castor oil is from the castor bean on the castor tree. The leaves are such that it looks like a hand. People call it the Palma Christi or hand of Christ, as it is believed that he used this amazing oil to help heal the sick. It is a great oil that actually goes through the dermis, bottom layer of the skin. It helps the skin feel soft, thins lymph, decreases inflammation and ca

This is a great therapy you can do in the comfort of your own home to help with cold/flu. It can even help colicky kids sleep better. I...

This wonderful vitamin is great for boosting the immune system to help prevent cold and flu. It's an antioxidant and it can even lower histamine in the body to help reduce allergic responses and lower the risk of chronic illness later in life. Buffered Vitamin C 1000mg/1g Preventative Dosing: 1 gram per day Acute Illness dosing: to bowel tolerance Take 1 gram every 30 minutes until you have a loose bowel movement (BM). This is typically around 6-9 grams when you are sick. Th

This remedy helped folks avoid and heal faster from plague and has been handed down through natural doctors. You can make a batch and keep it in the fridge. You can eat daily, during flu season, or just when you are sick! Ingredients: 1 bulb of garlic 1 red onion 1/2 cup horseradish root 1 cup Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar (Braggs) Optional: Ginger Root 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper What To Do: Put all ingredients in a blender and pulse until blended. It should be the consistenc