The Castor Oil Pack Treatment: The Incredible Vegetable Oil (Part 4)
Dr Marisol Teijeiro, ND Oh, the roaring twenties! This was a very signification decade for North America that held dramatic social, political and economical changes. Our nation rebuilt itself in the aftermath of World War 1, women gained the right to vote, jazz music took the nation by storm and Prohibition was introduced. The concept […]
Just the Nat Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Naturopathic Medicine
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) would like to acknowledge the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) for its contributions to the content of this FAQ. The AANMC was established in 2001 to advance the naturopathic medical profession by actively supporting the academic efforts of accredited […]
“Naturopathy” is NOT “Functional Medicine”
A recent article authored by an ND, addressing the ability to heal autoimmune conditions with “functional medicine,” raises the question of whether it is clear the difference between “functional medicine” and “naturopathy.” Thomas Kruzel, ND writes a beautiful article on this topic [link here] and I’ll touch on a single distinguishing highlight. The Origination of […]
Starting Early: Teaching Our Children About Natural Medicine
Holistic Medicine isn’t Just About the Whole Individual It’s about the whole family, the whole community, and the whole world. It’s a relationship we have to ourselves, our friend, and our planet. When we understand this, natural healing becomes something that we are constantly doing in our everyday lives. It impacts and informs our decisions […]
Could Treating Alcoholism be a Little Easier?
An NPR segment last week showcased the use of naltrexone for the treatment of alcoholism. Roughly 28% of American adults report drinking more than recommended, or are considered heavy drinkers, according to a recent NIH survey.1 This is a concern and a condition that has far-reaching repercussions into the community and healthcare system. Alcoholism is […]
Walking In Water: Effectiveness of Water to Treat Fatigue
Sussanna Czeranko, ND Cold Extremities Could Signal Compounded Symptoms Naturopathic doctors counsel their patients to be aware that their lives are inundated with stress. Compounding that unhealthy state of affairs, their patients often find themselves exhausted at the end of the day, likely having woken up in the morning not rested. I personally know the […]