Animal and Insect Bites & Stings
Dr. Thomas Kruzel, ND The bites and stings of insects or animals more commonly occur in the spring, summer and early fall due to the larger number of insects which are present and the increase in out of door activities. Bee stings are probably the most common bites encountered and can be problematic in individuals […]
3 Easy Nature Cure Therapies to Build Health and Keep It (That Even a Busy Mom Can Do)
Dr. Karis Tressel, ND Don’t be so Quick to Dismiss Self Care “Many mothers who will read these lines think, well, I don’t need these applications, for I am healthy and well. But there is where the mistake is made. The Kneipp-Cure does not only cure sickness, its principal object is to preserve health and […]
5 ways to fight aging & DIY anti-aging oil
Dr. Leigha Saunders, ND The quest to fight aging is a big one! The anti-aging cosmetic industry is full of promises to reduce aging and leave the skin looking and feeling youthful with products that often contain mystery ingredients at a high cost. The good news is there is no need to break the bank! […]
Morton’s Neuroma
Dr. Katy Nelson, ND One day you walk into your chiropractor’s office for regular maintenance and you incidentally ask, “Doc, might you also help me with a pain on the bottom of my foot?” You turn the sole of your foot upward to show him and press the edge of your thumb into the sore […]
Naturopathic Midwifery: Why it Still Matters
Dr. Kathryn Cranford, ND, NHCM, CPM I have attended all sorts of births Over the last 15 years since beginning my training in Naturopathic Midwifery during my third year at Bastyr University’s ND program, I have attended all sorts of births. Beginning as a doula in Washington state, then a naturopathic doctor and advanced midwifery […]
Bitter Sweet: Hidden Sugars in Your Daily Life
Dr. Amy Bader, ND @AmyBaderND Okay, ladies. This is going to be short and not-so-sweet. In the last few weeks so many of my patients have come to my office reporting sugar cravings, I am starting to think it is the result a mysterious cosmic phenomenon. Solar flare? Super moon? Mercury retrograde? Not sure. I […]
Common Sense Essential Oils Safety Rules 101
Dr. Sarah LoBisco, ND @DrLoBisco There are a lot of conflicting opinions on essential oil safety. Here, I review some of the main reasons for the controversy and discuss the safety of using quality and standardized essential oils. The Factors In Safety of Oils Quality counts One of the main reasons why there is so […]
Keeping a Clean Kitchen
How to make sure that what you put in your body, isn’t contaminated in your kitchen Dr. Angela Knapp, ND The term organic has permeated most households. Whether people strive to eat all organic, avoid the “dirty dozen” or don’t believe in organic at all, the label organic doesn’t necessarily ensure your food is healthy. […]
Lil’ Mouthy
Dr. Amy Bader, ND @AmyBaderND Hi Ladies. After last month’s article about Cardiovascular Disease, I wanted to follow up with something equally important. Strong statement, right? This part of your body not only plays a role in heart health, but also in the health of your entire body. I am talking about your MOUTH! We […]
Obesogens and Estrogen Dominance
Dr. Millie Lytle, ND, MPH, CNS We live in a toxic world. All around us there are thousands of FDA-approved chemicals in the air we breathe, the food and water we consume, the products we apply and the surfaces we touch. Natural and synthetic chemicals enter our bodies through our organs of elimination; skin, lungs, […]