If you’ve heard the term ‘metabolism’, it was probably used in reference to weight gain (or the inability to put on weight). While there is some genetic truth to having a “fast” or “slow” metabolism, there’s much more than genetics that goes into metabolic health. And the truth is, metabolism does more than help you […]
Why Metabolic Health Matters More Than You Think Read More »
When you go to the doctor, have you grown to expect a prescription over care? In naturopathic medicine, the important question isn’t ‘how do we get the symptoms to stop’; rather, the important question is why the symptoms are happening. That’s a bit more detailed and requires further investigation. Naturopathic doctors take this approach based
What Is the Therapeutic Order in Naturopathic Medicine? Read More »
What if healthcare were designed to keep you well rather than treat your sickness? That’s the simple goal of membership-based healthcare. While traditional health insurance is supposed to help patients afford care, the premiums, copays, deductibles, complicated billing, and surprise costs often do the exact opposite. In response, many people avoid healthcare, waiting until complications
Membership Based Healthcare vs Direct Pay vs. Health Insurance Read More »
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
Healthcare Costs: Why Waiting Costs You More Than Your Health Read More »
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
Principles of Naturopathic Medicine and How They Impact Care Read More »
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.
What is Naturopathic Medicine? Read More »
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
Every day we are exposed to heavy metals. They are in the air, water and food. Heavy metals can, over time, build-up in our tissues and cause a variety of symptoms from fatigue and difficulty sleeping to hypertension and neurological disorders. Heavy metals are toxic substances, and although some people can tolerate higher levels of
Heavy Metals and Chelation Therapy Read More »
Physicians Naturopathic Doctors are Primary Care Physicians in the state of Oregon. Their scope of practice includes diagnosis and treatment of disease. They are licensed to do procedures such as IV nutrition therapy, trigger point injection therapy, minor surgery, physical medicine techniques similar to Chiropractic, and pharmaceutical medicine. Their understanding of human physiology and biochemistry
Naturopathic Medicine? Read More »
Why me? Research has shown that cancer cells develop in every human being. However, just because a cancer cell exists does not mean that it will turn into a tumor or spread throughout your body. The body’s immune system is designed to identify cancer cells and kill them before they reproduce and become tumors. Some
Cancer Supportive Care Read More »
