Shawn Soszka, N.D., L.Ac.

Portland Naturopath: Why Gluten Has Become Such a Problem – Part 2

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:00:25 +0000

Gluten: Why Has it Become Such a Problem – Part 2

In part 1, we explored what gluten is and how gluten is used by the big processed food companies. We also looked at why people are seemingly more sensitive to gluten than in previous decades. Finally we looked at the two aspects of [...]

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Portland Naturopath: Why Gluten Has Become Such a Problem – Part 2

Portland Naturopath: Why Gluten Has Become Such a Problem – Part 1

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:00:09 +0000

Gluten: Why Has Become Such a Problem – Part 1 Gluten Intolerance: What is it?

Gluten sensitivity is a seemingly more common condition with symptoms seen clinically practically every day. Its most commonly associated with Celiac disease, a genetic-based condition that results inability to digest gluten-containing food. As a result, an industry of gluten-free products [...]

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Portland Naturopath: Dr. Soszka Now Accepting United Healthcare Insurance

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:02:17 +0000

Dr. Soszka is pleased to announced that he is now accepting new patients with alternative benefits within United Healthcare insurance plans. He joined the preferred provider panel in February 2012. If you are seeking a Naturopathic physician and/or licensed acupuncturist in Portland, Oregon covered by United Healthcare please call our clinic for an appointment [...]

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Vitamins and Nutrients report by CDC released – Vitamin D, Iodine, and Iron …

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:08:49 +0000

Researchers find geographic differences in vitamin D deficiency rates Where a person lives may play a major role in determining whether they will receive a blood test indicating they have a vitamin D deficiency, according to a new study published in the Journal of Rural Life. The results of the study involving more [...]

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Vitamins and Nutrients report by CDC released – Vitamin D, Iodine, and Iron …

Research Project Recruiting Pregnant Women to Combat Gestational Diabetes

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 17:08:47 +0000

Vitamin D-fortified yogurt drink reduced inflammation, CV risk in type 2 diabetes

Some participants (73.3%) had vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency, the researchers wrote. Each participant was randomly assigned to one of three groups. Participants were given two 250-mL bottles per day of plain doogh containing 150 mg calcium and …See all stories [...]

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Research Project Recruiting Pregnant Women to Combat Gestational Diabetes

Product Review: Udi’s Gluten-free Bagels

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:35:09 +0000

For those of you having gluten sensitivities due to an allergy or celiac’s disease will be very happy to know that gluten-free products have taken an evolutionary leap with Udi’s Gluten Free products.

As a Naturopathic physician with a holistic based practice, I often have to deliver the “bad news” that a person should [...]

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Product Review: Udi’s Gluten-free Bagels

Portland Naturopath: List of Foods You Should Always Buy Organic

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 23:49:49 +0000

Why Choose Organic?

The benefits of eating organic foods, especially produce are many. First studies have found that organic produce is likely to have up to 50% more vitamins than “conventional” produce.

Furthermore, the pesticides, fungicides, and artificial fertilizers can have a negative impact on human health, including the nervous [...]

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Portland Naturopath: List of Foods You Should Always Buy Organic

Portland Naturopath: Over-the-Counter Sleep Medications Not Effective Says FDA

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:51:40 +0000

The topic of sleep and the lack thereof is quite the hot topic. Studies found that consistently sleeping for fewer than six hours each night may cause an early death. Ironically, too much sleep can also cause problems.

New research analyzed data from 16 separate studies. People who habitually slept for less [...]

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Portland Naturopath: Over-the-Counter Sleep Medications Not Effective Says FDA

Portland Acupuncture: Back Pain Effectively Treated with Acupuncture

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:43:55 +0000

Acupuncture Effective for Back Pain

Acupuncture, the ancient healing therapy from China has, yet again, been validated by modern research. Recent studies have found acupuncture to be effective for both acute and chronic back pain.

Government statistics show that back pain rates near the top for lost worker productivity which [...]

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Portland Acupuncture: Back Pain Effectively Treated with Acupuncture

Calcium Together With Vitamin D Can Increase Bone Mineral Density

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:43:14 +0000

Research has shown that there is a clear link between vitamin D blood levels and bone mineral density (BMD). In most people, but especially in the elderly, vitamin D deficiency is common. In the elderly this deficiency often occurs because of reduced exposure to sunlight, excessive use of sunscreen, as well as [...]

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Calcium Together With Vitamin D Can Increase Bone Mineral Density

Dr. Soszka at Baby Boomer Lifestyle Expo – Oct 22-24

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:58:49 +0000

Dr. Soszka and all of the practitioners at the American Integrated Chiropractic Clinic will have a booth (#136) at the Baby Boomer Lifestyle Expo which will be held at the Portland Expo Center from October 22nd to 24th. Our focus is on the natural treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy. I’ve been working closely [...]

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Dr. Soszka at Baby Boomer Lifestyle Expo – Oct 22-24

How Multivitamins Can Help Improve Mood and Performance

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:25:34 +0000

Daily stress has a significant impact on the body resulting in added energy and nutrient needs. A recent study in Psychopharmacology has shown that daily use of multivitamins containing B complex, vitamin C and minerals can help healthy people improve ratings of stress, mental health and cognitive performance. This study evaluated 210 [...]

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How Multivitamins Can Help Improve Mood and Performance

The Truth About Aspartame – A War Against the American People

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:32:35 +0000

Many people have heard of at least one or two negative aspects to the artificial sweetener aspartame better known by the product names Equal and Nutrasweet. The truth is far more shocking than what you may have been told. The following is a must-see video explaining the history of the sweetener as [...]

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The Truth About Aspartame – A War Against the American People

Portland Naturopath: FDA Research Finds Lead in Lipstick!

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 14:46:49 +0000

Lipstick – an essential cosmetic used since the days of Cleopatra has long been associated with glamor, sex appeal, and high fashion. However recent tests by both the FDA and Campaign for Safe Cosmetics found traces of lead in every brand tested.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics tested 33 lipsticks [...]

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Green Tea May Prevent Lung Cancer

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 18:52:18 +0000

Green tea, a long-time staple of Asia has been found to have many health benefits and if new research holds true then we may need to add “anti-cancer” to the list of its positive health aspects.Studies performed at the Shan Medical University in Taiwan found that both smokers and non-smokers who drank [...]

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Green Tea May Prevent Lung Cancer

The Hidden Health Risks in Skin Care Products

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:53:31 +0000

You may be surprised to discover that skin care and cosmetic products can be dangerous to your health! It turns out that as an industry skin care and beauty products are practically unregulated. The FDA and the manufacturers have agreed to a “self-policing” policy which means that the industry regulates itself.

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The Hidden Health Risks in Skin Care Products

Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) and Multiple Sclerosis

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:52:35 +0000

There is old medication that has taken on a new role in the past few years that offers a great deal of hope for those suffering from multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease (and several other types of central nervous system disorders), HIV/AIDS, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, several types of cancer, and even autism in children. [...]

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Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) and Multiple Sclerosis

Book Review: The Rosedale Diet – An Amazing New Way to Lose Weight Safely

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:46:48 +0000

One of the most challenging aspect of being a holistic practitioner is providing sound nutritional advice. As we all know there are literally thousands of diets – many of them faddish “flash-in-pan” diets made popular by “downwardly mobile” celebrities. Additionally the science behind many of these diets are faulty – grasping to one or [...]

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Book Review: The Rosedale Diet – An Amazing New Way to Lose Weight Safely

Is Your Water Safe? Check here.

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:20:43 +0000

WASHINGTON, DC – Tap water in many large metropolitan areas is polluted with a cocktail of chemical contaminants. These pollutants usually don’t violate any legal standards, but they often come in potentially toxic combinations that raise serious questions about the long-term safety of drinking the water. Pensacola, Fla.; Riverside, Calif.; and Las [...]

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Can YOUR Doctor Resist The Big Pharma Temptation?

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:29:53 +0000

It’s a sad state of affairs when drug companies have such a strong influence on the medical system that they get to dictate how a physician practices medicine, but when they offer such blatant financial incentives, you have wonder if you are seeing a doctor or a drug salesperson.

This [...]

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Exercise: Weight Loss or Gain?? Here’s the Facts

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:03:22 +0000

A healthy diet and plenty of exercise has been the long-standing approach for losing weight, but several new articles suggest that exercising can cause you to gain weight. So which is true? In this post we cut through the misinformation and give you the straight story. [...]

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The Dangers of Aspartame Revealed

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:08:50 +0000

Aspartame, sold as NutraSweet or Equal, is an artificial sweetener, used in over 6,000 products. Research has found it be causative for a host of health problems, including brain diseases, migraines and psychological ailments.

This video will familiarize you with some of the terrifying side-effects and health problems you could encounter [...]

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The Dangers of Aspartame Revealed

Reduce Your Risk of Cancer With Sunlight Exposure

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:38:26 +0000

By William B. Grant, Ph.D. SUNARC

With all of the publicity that UV radiation (UVR) is an important cause of skin cancer, premature skin aging and cataract formation, one might think that avoidance of UVR would be the best policy. Not so fast. If protection against UVR were the most important thing, all [...]

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Acetaminophen and Increased Asthma Risk in Children

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:13:24 +0000

Nov. 5, 2009 — The popular pain and fever reliever acetaminophen may be linked with an increased risk of asthma in children and adults, according to a new research review of previously published studies by Canadian researchers.

But the manufacturer of Tylenol — the brand-name version of acetaminophen — says [...]

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Arthritis: What You Eat Can Hurt You

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:19:17 +0000

One aspect that goes entirely ignored by the medical establishment is the effect diet can play on arthritis and arthritis flareups. As early as the 1940s, research by Norman F. Childers PhD, determined that a specific group of vegetables within the “deadly nightshade” family can exacerbate arthritic conditions. There is an impressive [...]

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Arthritis: What You Eat Can Hurt You

Migraine Trigger Foods

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:55:00 +0000

About 20% of Americans experience migraines on a regular basis. The statistics are lower in other parts of the world, but there is a growing trend in developing countries. Why is that? In part, the foods we consume can to blame. Studies as far back as the 1970s found that food allergies [...]

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Migraine Trigger Foods

Lower you Blood Pressure by Avoiding this Commonly Used Food

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:00:40 +0000

Foods that Affect Blood Pressure

Nearly everyone one know that salt and foods high in sodium can contribute to high blood pressure, a condition left untreated that increases your risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Those with hypertension and elevated blood pressure will often consume a low sodium diet which is certainly [...]

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The Diet Soda Deception

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:36:13 +0000

There is a major misconception, even among people who try to eat healthy, that diet soda is a wise choice over regular soda. In reality, there’s no reason to be drinking either one of these atrocities.

What’s wrong with diet soda you ask?

At the top of the [...]

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The Connection Between Migraines and Artificial Food Coloring

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 11:00:05 +0000

Today we are going to talk about how a certain artificial food coloring can be a major contributor to migraine headaches in both frequency and and severity. This “food” coloring is used in not just food, but also toothpaste, mouthwash, and many other products. The culprit is Tartrazine (FD&C Yellow #5) which you will [...]

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Our most popular articles about Alternative Medicine from Mar 2009

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Too many posts to handle? If you missed out on a great post from last month, here’s a quick digest of the top posts that you may want to check out: Welcome to DrSoszka.com Posted on Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 in Uncategorized – Comments: (0) I would like to welcome you to DrSoszka.com, a [...]

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Welcome to DrSoszka.com

Dr. Shawn Soszka — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:24:56 +0000

I would like to welcome you to DrSoszka.com, a site dedicated to providing honest and accurate information and news about natural & holistic health. As a licensed Naturopathic physician and Chinese medicine practitioner, I have the knowledge and experience to provide you with the guidance you need to achieve optimal health naturally. [...]

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