Dr. Peter Swanz received his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine Degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, AZ. Dr. Swanz was awarded the prestigious Daphne Blayden award for his commitment to Naturopathic Medicine, Academic Excellence, Compassion, Perseverance, a Loving Sense of Humor and a Positive, Supportive Outlook by his colleagues and staff at SCNM. He is […]
Peter Swanz, ND Nutrition is a crucial component of a health transformation. The classic adage “You are what you eat” continues to hold true. The nutritional quality and density of food today is more important than ever. For anyone seeking to encourage the body’s own healing capacities, an honest and thorough evaluation of food choices
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND @zendoctor New patients consistently describe fatigue as one of their primary concerns during their office visit. On www.dictionary.com fatigue is defined as “weariness from mental or physical exertion.” Certainly our busy lifestyles are a contributing factor to this chronic state. What I think this basic definition lacks is an inclusion of
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP A few years back we welcomed a new puppy into our home. She is a beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback named Zola. When she first came to live with us, she weighed less than 10 lbs. Now she tips the scales around 75 lbs. Anticipating the possible destruction such a large and
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Dear Mom, I am writing to you from our future to thank you for everything you have and will ever do for me. I feel so lucky to be your child. In this opportunity to look back, I want to share an insight I discovered. When I was an infant
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP @zendoctor Our knowledge base regarding health and wellness is increasing considerably. We are becoming smarter every day through our exposure to health information on websites like this, from television, on blogs, from our naturopathic and integrative doctors, through YouTube videos, Facebook and Twitter posts, and on and on and on.
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Winter Cold and Flu Support From Kentucky I’m a proponent of empowering patients, individuals, and families to be proactive for their own health at home. The colds and upper respiratory infections that become more common during the winter are an ideal opportunity for practice with alternative and complementary options. A staple
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP @zendoctor Delving into coping behaviors I want to follow up on the article I wrote for the Men’s Health Month in August. I had at first tried to include this information in my August submission, but then decided the topic was important enough to deserve attention alone. This particular behavior
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP As I decided what to write about for this men’s health issues article, I was conflicted. My first thought was to write about possible homeopathic remedies for a particularly male related pathology, BPH. But as I pondered my experiences working with adult males over the past decade, I decided there
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Remedies are Prescribed Homeopathically I commonly share with patients that remedies themselves are not homeopathic, they are prescribed homeopathically. A remedy sitting on the shelf is a potentized (diluted and succussed) preparation of most often an animal, mineral, or plant substance. The remedy is just a remedy until it is
