This month in the Huffington Post, I write about an issue I see quite frequently in practice: IBS. Did you know that 84% of IBS patients suffer from overgrowth of bacterial in their small intestine? Rosie is a 30-year-old banker with very long work hours who came to see me with symptoms of gas, bloating and constipation. She had stomach cramps after eating, stubborn acne and a weight gain of… Read More
Three Steps to Eradicating Eczema For Good, No Drugs Required
My office is often the last stop on the block for people with chronic skin conditions who’ve been to dermatologists who’ve prescribed regimens of creams and pills that mask the condition temporarily, only to have the problem flare up again with the same, or worse, intensity. One of the most common of these conditions is eczema, or atopic dermatitis. One suffering patient of mine, a woman in her mid-thirties, came… Read More
Five Steps to Treating Candida Overgrowth, Naturally
If you’re plagued by candida overgrowth, you’ll want to read on to my latest HuffPo blog to find out how I successfully treat patients with this irritating issue day in and day out.
Fibromyalgia: A Natural Approach
In my latest Huffington Post blog, I explore natural options for treating this often-misdiagnosed problem. My patient, Becca, went from extremely fatigued, achy and feeling just terrible to feeling fantastic on her wedding day.
New Huffington Post Blog: Why Gluten Is the Enemy of Clear Skin
Click here to check out my latest blog posting for the Huffington Post and check out why over 1400 people have already liked it on Facebook!
New Huffington Post Blog: Top 5 Ways to Beat Insomnia
Check out my latest Huffington Post piece on how to get quality sleep without the help of habit-forming pharmaceuticals. This piece is particularly relevant to city-dwellers!
Your Summer 2012 Guide To Holistic Sun Protection
As kids who played outside endlessly during the summer, my mom would slather a bit of Coppertone on the faces of my brothers and me before we tore off to frolic in the water all day; no one worried about things like oxybenzone or nanoparticles seeping into our skin. Times have changed. Any glance at the shelves of Duane Reade or Whole Foods reveal a rather overwhelming number of products… Read More
Dr. Maura is blogging for the Huffington Post
I’m happy to announce that I’ll be blogging bi-monthly for the Huffington Post on topics in integrative, holistic medicine, specifically how I, as a naturopathic doctor, treat the cause of common problems ranging from anxiety and autism to IBS, constipation, fertility, candida and everything in between. The current entry is about holistic recovery from substance abuse. Have a request for something you want to hear more about? Tell me! Click here… Read More
Top 3 Natural Treatments for Seasonal Allergies
Allergy season 2012 has arrived early, much to the chagrin of the 40 million people who end up sneezing, wiping their runny noses and grappling with itchy, watery eyes, among other symptoms. With researchers declaring spring 2012 the worst allergy season yet, is it possible for the typical sufferer to imagine life without daily doses of Claritin or Zyrtec? The answer, from what I’ve found in practice, is a resounding yes. As a… Read More
Dr. Maura featured in her alumni magazine
I had the great honor and privilege of working with esteemed naturopathic doctor Peter D’Adamo during my four years of medical school. I also helped him launch his first clinic and retail facility in Brooklyn during my first six months after graduation. My medical school alumni magazine did a feature story about Dr. D’Adamo, which also weaves in my own story of how I came to practice medicine and how… Read More