Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND These days medical appointments tend to be hurried and leave both doctor and patient feeling a bit frustrated. Aside from overhauling the medical system as a whole, here are a few suggestions to help make the most of your time. Communicate Come to your appointment with a clear sense of purpose. […]
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND The intersection of Medicare and Naturopathic Medicine If you are in your Medicare years (or getting close) you may have noticed a disturbing trend of not being able to find a primary care physician that accepts Medicare, or one that can see you in the next six months. One solution that
ZIBO, China – A study out of Shandong Provincial Research Center in China is showing vitamin D deficiency may be associated with increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Researchers are strongly urging geriatric physicians and neurologists to find safe and cost-effective interventions that improve vitamin D status because of the potential benefits of
ZURICH, Switzerland – A study examining the perceived impact on irritable bowel disorder, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis has concluded that some patients attribute gastric distress to coffee consumption, whiles others don’t. Researchers in Switzerland surveyed 442 patients about their coffee habits and were surprised at what they found. Findings are published in the Aug. 12
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND If you are active, taking good care of yourself, and eat right, do you need to think differently about nutrition when you are over 60? The short answer is no – all the same basic principles apply, but there are a few subtle differences that can make an impact. Nutrient density
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Nobody wants high blood pressure. As we age, our hearts aren’t what they used to be and we need to do everything we can to keep our tickers running as we get older. Here are a few tips to help prevent (or lower) high blood pressure. Breathe Most of us tend
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Have you ever had this happen– You wake up one morning, roll out of bed, and nearly fall on the floor because you are abruptly dizzy. It passes, but worries you. Then you notice that anytime you turn your head quickly you get a wave of dizziness. Usually that’s enough to
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Most of us tend to think of medical treatments as being straightforward. You break a leg, cast it. You get bacterial pneumonia, take an antibiotic. You have hayfever, take an antihistamine. Often this approach works, no matter the type of medicine. Frequently, however, it’s the multi-faceted approach that has the strongest
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND Vague symptoms can be a hallmark of many problems as we get older. Complaints of headaches, fatigue, dizziness, confusion or depression could be clues and are often simply dismissed as “you’re getting old”. One of the first avenues to explore with older adults is to look at the medications being used
Dr. Alethea Fleming, ND is a passionate advocate for naturopathic geriatric medicine. A 2007 Bastyr University graduate, she also earned a certificate in Gerontology from the University of Washington. Dr. Fleming is the owner and lead physician of the Vital Aging Clinic in Anacortes, Washington where she provides primary care to all adults as well
