When you go to the doctor, have you grown to expect a prescription over care? In naturopathic medicine, the important question isn’t what’s happening (which allows a prescription) but why something is happening. That’s a bit more detailed and requires further investigation. Naturopathic doctors take this approach based on the therapeutic order. This framework helps […]
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The alarm goes off. Maybe you hit snooze, maybe you get right up, but for many of us, that choice doesn’t stop the morning from getting away from us. We’re juggling kids, pets, household chores, packing lunches, and it seems like there’s no time for a proper breakfast. Instead, we grab a bagel, some toast,
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Many Americans are, understandably, concerned about healthcare costs. For a lot of people, this concern includes delayed care, skipped appointments, unfilled prescriptions, constantly changing primary care doctors due to insurance coverage, and the ER or urgent care as primary care. Unfortunately, any or all of these decisions can lead to worsening conditions, longer treatment
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From health fairs to race expos and fitness events, IV therapy has become quite popular and in some cases, quite casual. This is especially true with IV hydration. In fact, you’ve likely seen booths set up somewhere, making promises about IV therapy and what it can do for you. The truth is that IV therapy
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It starts with the knowledge that it’s coming. Well before the first sniffle, sneeze, or even an itchy throat or eyes, you know allergy season is coming. For many people, this is the start of weeks or months of irritated sinuses, skin, and more, which inevitably impacts their daily lives. While OTC allergy medications can
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At the first appointment, we often get a lot of questions, and even some skepticism, about what naturopathic medicine is and how it’s different. Of course, we also ask a lot of questions, and that’s often when patients see and feel the difference. It’s the reason so many seek us out. They’re frustrated by the
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Tired? Moody? Overwhelmed? Feeling burnt out? You’re not alone. We live in a fast-paced world, often with many demands on our time and energy. While our bodies were designed to handle short-term stressors, ongoing or chronic stress is a different story. Sadly, many Americans are familiar with chronic fatigue. They don’t sleep well and report
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Naturopathic doctors are trained to take the time to listen, understand your health story, and help you make sense of what’s happening in your body.
If you’re exploring naturopathic medicine for the first time, understanding how it works is the perfect place to start.
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by: Erin Walker, ND Cloth face masks do not stop viruses. There is plenty of research (and some simple math) to prove it. Let us proceed with a few basic facts: Viruses are Small Flu Virus is 80-120 nanometers[1] 1 nanometer is 0.000001 millimeters 100 nanometers is 0.0001 millimeters Rhinovirus (think common cold) is smaller,
Hair loss, fatigue, changes in weight, sleeping too much, or maybe too little are all signs your thyroid may be off. The thyroid gland is an important little gland located near the vocal cords along the front of the neck. Think of the thyroid hormones like the accelerator on a car. If you have too
