New River Natural Health LLC

01/29/2026

Hey guys keep the vote going!!

Welcome to our 2026 Best of Roanoke Reader's Poll Voting Page! This ballot is your chance to weigh in on the people, places and things that make or break your day here in the valley.

01/24/2026

Great simple lesson on physiology!

01/19/2026

Let’s be healthier together!!

Each January, hundreds of people in Roanoke commit to tracking their activity levels every day for 100 days for the Roanoke 100 Miler.

01/17/2026

For many neurodivergent people, love isn’t performative. It’s steady. It’s quiet. It’s shown through consistency, shared space, repetition, and care that’s practical rather than dramatic. This isn’t a lesser version of affection. It’s what love looks like when it’s shaped by a different nervous system.

Love doesn’t need to look familiar to be real. It just needs to be recognized. 🌶️♥️

**Edit: For #5 “Spoon Sharing”, the “How To Love Back” column is supposed to say: “Accept help without guilt. Offer support when you can. Name the teamwork out loud.” The entry there now is a misprint. Thank you to those who noticed 🙏 **

01/16/2026

If this research is repeatable this could be the start of some epic health restructuring for many diabetic patients!!

Indonesian scientists discovered rainforest fungi producing insulin naturally for diabetics. Mycologists at Universitas Indonesia isolated fungal species from Borneo rainforest that naturally biosynthesize human insulin through fermentation, providing sustainable low-cost insulin production alternative to current manufacturing requiring genetically modified bacteria or animal sources. The fungal insulin is molecularly identical to human pancreatic insulin and costs 95% less to produce than conventional methods.

The global insulin crisis leaves millions of diabetics unable to afford medication costing $300+ monthly in many countries, leading to thousands of preventable deaths. The Indonesian fungi evolved the ability to produce insulin-like compounds as defensive chemicals against predators. Scientists discovered the fungal molecules are structurally identical to human insulin, allowing direct therapeutic use without modifications. Large-scale cultivation uses agricultural waste as growth medium, with fungi secreting purified insulin into liquid culture that requires minimal processing for medical use. Production costs drop to approximately $3 per month's supply compared to $300 for conventional insulin.

This breakthrough could finally solve insulin accessibility in developing nations where diabetes rates are exploding but medications remain unaffordable. Fungal insulin requires no refrigeration unlike conventional insulin, making it ideal for hot climates and areas lacking cold chain infrastructure. Local production eliminates dependence on pharmaceutical imports and price gouging. The fungi grow rapidly on cheap substrates like rice hulls or palm waste, creating economic opportunities for rural communities while providing life-saving medicine.

Clinical trials show identical efficacy and safety to conventional insulin with no adverse reactions. The fungal source is ethical and sustainable, avoiding animal exploitation or industrial genetic engineering concerns.

Source: Universitas Indonesia School of Pharmacy, Nature Biotechnology 2024

01/15/2026

Hey Guys Found out I was nominated for Best of Roanoke in the Holistic Healer category...I'm not sure who nominated my practice (New River Natural Health LLC) but thank you! (if you haven't followed my page click the link above as well 🙂

I am humbled and honored to be considered, I've been in the area since 2017 and for a very long time was the only Naturopathic Doctor in SWVA...Now there are two more (Dr. Jennifer Schuppe and Dr. Zac Hurt) Both awesome Naturopathic Doctors. As our region grows I hope it attracts more like minded practitioners to make our communities even stronger and healthier.

I would be honored if you would take a moment out of your busy schedule to vote for New River Natural Health or for whomever you've had a great experience.

I look forward to serving the community in 2026! Let's get healthy y'all!

VOTING PERIOD: January 7 – Feb 8th, 2026
Nomination Round: January 7th through 21st, 2026
Finalist Round: January 27th through February 8th, 2026

Welcome to our 2026 Best of Roanoke Reader's Poll Voting Page! This ballot is your chance to weigh in on the people, places and things that make or break your day here in the valley.

01/12/2026

I love this guy! Kinda how explain it to patients as we test hormones :)

01/05/2026

Most endurance science has been built on male data. This study helps fill in the gaps for women, revealing unexpected patterns in muscle, oxygen use, and aging. If you’ve ever wondered whether training advice truly applies to you, read on.
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