Dr. Judith Fiore, ND In the midst of the complex world of medical fertility treatment, natural conception can seem to be something that was tried and can never be attempted again. For many couples, there is a feeling of “been there, done that” when asked about conceiving without medical help, and during an IVF cycle […]
Dr. Amy Bader, ND @AmyBaderND Hello, ladies! I recently gave a lecture about naturopathic medicine to a wonderful group of people, one of whom asked an excellent question about chronic tonsillitis. As I heard myself address her question, I realized the importance of the answer (AND, what a weirdo of a doctor I am!) What
Dr. Catherine Darley, ND @naturalsleepdoctor There is strong connection between blood sugar control and sleep health. As the percentage of Americans with diabetes, metabolic syndrome and pre-diabetes increases, this is something for each of us to be aware of, and to evaluate whether it is relevant for our own health. Sleep Deprivation As we’ve discussed
Dr. Donata Girolamo, ND @DonataGirolamo Many women are delaying having kids due to “career priorities, advanced education, control over fertility, financial concerns, late and second marriages, and infertility”.1 Often, women start to feel pressure from medical professionals, family, and friends, telling them that it’s all downhill for fertility from 35 and on. I see many women
Dr. Tamara (Cullen) Evans, ND As a pediatric naturopathic practitioner, one of the top complaints I see in this population is constipation. This condition may start as early as 6 months with solid food introduction, but often presents itself during the toddler years. While there are many causes of constipation that must be considered for
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Some patients are rattled during their first Naturopathic visit when asked questions about their digestion and bowel habits. Most patients loosen up and eventually share the information that is pertinent to their holistic health picture. I have observed that when a couple is sitting in my office together, the conversation
Dr. Kimberly Sanders, ND @_drkimsanders Rheumatoid arthritis is defined as inflammation of the joints caused by an autoimmune reaction. This means that the immune system is attacking itself, which causes pain, swelling, and deformity of the fingers, wrists, toes, and other joints. The inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis can also impact the heart and cause heart
Dr. Chris Habib, ND Assisted by Naturopathic Medical Graduates Emily Rotella, Maria Wong, Natalia Ytsma, and Sara Mohammed Butting out the Spark before it has a Chance to Ignite Cigarette smoke can alter one’s ability to not only conceive but to also carry a fetus to term. Smoking has been shown to have significant detrimental effects
Dr. Katy Nelson, ND There is a famous radio talk show entertainer with Master’s degrees in medical botany and medical anthropology, and a PhD in epidemiology and nutrition sciences who nevertheless laughs at people who talk about “detoxification”. I confess to be confused by this. The liver is the organ of detoxification and chemical transformation.
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
