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Clinical Care Blog

Naturopathic medicine, botanical research and the health sciences are constantly evolving. Stay up-to-date on the latest healthy living tips from the experts and more on Sonoran University Clinical Care’s informative blog.

*Blog entries posted prior to October 2022 may call out Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM) instead of Sonoran University of Health Sciences.

Jul
15

What to Look for When Choosing Sunscreen

Healthy Living
One of the best things about Arizona is that it's sunny almost all year long! Being in Arizona means you can maximize your time outdoors, but if you're planning to soak up the sun, what can you do to protect your skin? We spoke with Dr. Arianna Rodriguez from the SCNM Medical Center to learn more about what to look for when you're choosing your sunscreen.
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Nov
22

The Skinny on Vegetables and Weight Loss

Weight Loss
We recently published a blog about fruit and its role in weight loss.  Now it’s time for vegetables and weight loss to take center stage.  We did a Q & A session with two of our doctors and got the scoop. Dr. Taylor Arnold, Ph.D. and RDN here at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Medical Center answered the first round.
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May
29

Why Self Care During School (or Any Busy Time) is so Important

Sonoran Student
I have found that the most challenging times in my life have taught me the most about who I am, the struggles I deal with, and what resonates with me as a person.
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Jan
30

Food Allergy vs. Food Intolerance

Nutrition
Although the terms food intolerance, also commonly referred to as food sensitivity, and food allergies are used interchangeably they actually have very different meanings.
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Sep
17

Five Sonoran Students Share Tips for Handling Stress

Mental Health
Medical school requires lots of hard work and dedication which will inevitably lead to stress.  Students have to be able to handle the stress that comes their way, both from school and life in general.  We were fortunate enough to hear from some SCNM students on how they manage the stress that comes from the rigors of medical school.
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Aug
19

Meals and Exercise: Time it Right

Fitness
The point of a pre-workout meal is to fuel yourself so you can perform your best and put less stress on your body.  Meals before exercise, when balanced right, will help to keep you energized, provide endurance through the workout and prevent muscle breakdown.
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