Antibiotics Are Not Always the Answer
Antibiotics don’t work for viruses such as colds or the flu—ask about natural alternatives for cold & flu season. Antibiotics cure infections caused by bacteria; but they have no effect against infections caused by viruses, like a cold or the flu. Taking antibiotics for a cold or the flu is unnecessary and expensive. Taking Antibiotics When […]
How Does Naturopathic Medicine Support Breast Cancer Prevention and Treatment?
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Emphasizing a holistic approach, naturopathic medicine offers complementary natural therapies to support and strengthen the body and mind before, during, and after conventional medical breast cancer treatment. Naturopathic medicine can also help to optimize tolerance to conventional treatments, while providing strategies that reinforce the body’s natural defenses and recovery systems […]
Anti-Histamine Food Sources for Allergy Season
Allergy season is hitting its peak, and there are many natural alternatives to over-the-counter medications. Omega-3 Fatty Acids are anti-inflammatory and can reduce allergic reactions. Good nutritional sources of Omega-3 include: Salmon and other cold water fish (avoid chunk light canned tuna) Grass-fed meat Walnuts Flax seed Quercetin Flavonoids, such as quercetin, are a group of plant […]
How to Make Medicinal Teas
The best herb to use is the one you have. If you have no herbs, use water. —Cascade Anderson-Geller, Herbalist The best way to consume herbal medicine is to sip it continually throughout the day. If possible, consider brewing 3-4 cups (or a days-worth) at a time and carry it in a portable thermos or […]
Seed Cycling: Natural Hormone Balancing for Men & Women
Seed cycling is a practice used by naturopathic doctors for adding plant seeds to the diet according to a lunar schedule. Seed development occurs in response to the normal rhythms of nature, including lunar and seasonal cycles. Just as in other creatures, human metabolism and hormone levels are affected by lunar phases, so consuming seeds […]
How Do Naturopathic Doctors Diagnose & Treat Digestive Complaints?
The gastrointestinal (GI) system plays an essential role in your overall health. Often, imbalances in the digestive system lead to symptoms elsewhere in the body, including the nervous system, immune system, and skin. Trained to treat the whole person and address the root causes of symptoms, naturopathic doctors (NDs) excel at treating GI conditions. They […]
What Advanced Nutrition Training Do Naturopathic Doctors Receive?
Nutrition is often a pivotal component of an individual’s journey toward optimal health. Poor diet is also the leading preventable risk factor for disability or early death in the United States.[1] However, despite this and rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and other nutrition-related diseases, many U.S. healthcare providers are not adequately trained to address nutrition in […]
What Do Naturopathic Doctors Mean By the Healing Power of Nature?
Naturopathic doctors follow six guiding principles that serve as a philosophical platform for everything they do. These principles influence how they think about medicine, how they make clinical decisions, and most importantly, how they treat you as a patient. Each principle plays a role in guiding naturopathic doctors in diagnosis and treatment. The healing power of […]
Doctor as Teacher
Docere’ is a fundamental standard of care in the world of Naturopathic Medicine. This is a Latin word that translates to “Doctor as Teacher”. It’s a philosophy of both medical practice and lifestyle for me, not very different from the way I view my role as a parent, but in a professional context. It is […]
How Do Naturopathic Doctors Prevent and Treat Heart Disease?
Heart disease, the leading killer for both men and women in the U.S., is largely preventable if caught and treated early. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) excel at preventing and treating cardiovascular disease because they focus on identifying the underlying causes of disease and empowering patients to make enduring lifestyle changes to restore and maintain their health. […]
