You May be Seeing a Robot as a Doctor in the Future
Razi Berry In the era of social distancing, using robots for some health care interactions is a promising way to reduce in-person contact between health care workers and sick patients. However, a key question that needs to be answered is how patients will react to a robot entering the exam room. Researchers from MIT and […]
Two Millennials Bring Back Centuries-Old Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine in Their New Podcast: The Naturopathic Times
Katarina Meister and Stephanie Yakupitiyage 2020 has shed light on getting back to the foundations of health: good sleep, hydration, nutrition and staying active. What makes you happy? What energizes you? What does it mean to have a full life? What are you suppressing? The Naturopathic Times is an interview podcast which bridges the gap […]
Everyday Toxins and Infertility
Dr Erin Westaway, ND One of the most overlooked factors in the conventional fertility world is the impact environmental toxicity has on a couple’s ability to reproduce. Frequently, the couples who come into my office looking for support with fertility have no known reason to explain their difficulty getting pregnant. Sometimes they’ve already had a […]
A Doctor’s Own Home Care Regimen for Colds and Flu
Sarah Cimperman, ND We don’t like to admit it, but even doctors get sick. And many of us are terrible patients, so we often elect to treat ourselves. It’s not a good idea in cases of serious illness, but it’s often appropriate during colds and flu, when the best thing to do is stay home. […]
If you have to ask your doctor this question, you need to have your head examined
By Dr. Moshe Daniel Block, ND, HMC One weekend while I was staying in a hotel in Tempe Arizona to teach my course Holistic Counseling – The Vis Dialogue at SCNM, I was watching television. A commercial came on advertising Viagra. During the commercial the following phrase was stated; “Ask your doctor if your heart […]
4 Simple Steps to Getting the Most From Your Doctor Appointments
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. […]