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. Peter Swanz, ND, FHNAP Headaches have the ability to ruin a day for people of all ages. The discomfort from a headache is often unmatched by other pathologies. Headaches can materialize out of the blue and persist for hours or days. The pain can at times be disorientating. Individuals may get nauseous and have
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHANP Getting up in front of a crowd is a nerve racking experience. Most people do not want to stand up and have a room full of eyes staring back at them. Patients in my practice often express a fear of being judged by others. This is a prevalent phenomenon. It
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND, FHNAP Writing about excessive sun exposure may appear to be wishful thinking in January, but I just returned from a two week trip to Hawaii for my brother’s wedding and the topic is on my mind. Like most health related topics, prevention is key and utilizing a high quality, chemical free
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND Regardless of where I travel in the US, there is a recurring theme regarding allergies that I have heard during the past few years. “I didn’t have allergies in the past, but now they are very bad,” or, “I never dealt with allergies until I moved here.” The increase in allergic
Dr. Peter Swanz, ND My wife’s grandmother passed away on Christmas Eve morning. It was sudden although not unexpected. Grandma Jean had been in a nursing home with advanced alzheimer’s for the past couple of years. Her memory had declined to the point where every visit was heart wrenching because there was no recollection of
