Hydrotherapy and Nature for the win! Naturopathic Doctors have been using hydrotherapy for almost 200 years to help people heal from acute conditions like cold and flu to chronic illnesses like Toxic Mold Illness, Lyme Disease, Autoimmune conditions like Lupus and RA, and lots or other conditions. The key to using hydrotherapy effectively is knowing the overall health of the patient so as not to injure them further. For example, Cold plunging has become all the rage in the U

Check out my latest video called. This video is an important video for everyone to watch but especially those with chronic illnesses. Many times folks will not get better with conventional or natural approches if this part of healing is not addressed. It should be addressed first. So take a quick watch and if you like it, share with friends! *This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. *You sh

It can take years to figure out why you feel unwell. Then when you finally figure it out, it can be even more difficult to find out how to heal yourself. I am here to take the guesswork out of your healing journey. Take a look at my video for more information. *This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. *You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, profess

Understanding the difference between acute and chronic illness is the key to using the correct therapies to heal. Check out my video to get a better understanding. *This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. *You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. *Always speak with your physician or other healthcare

Holistic health practitioners frequently use these phrases to mean many things. Here is a video breaking them down. This also explains why you may feel worse before you feel better. I use the phrases Acute and Chronic Illness in the video without further explanation so let me break it down. Acute Illness is your typically sickness like flu, that lasts less than 6 weeks. Chronic Illness is more like long haulers or Lyme, something that lasts longer than 6 weeks. Now that yo

If you are suffering from sinus congestion, chronic sinus infections, cold, flu, sore throat, swollen glands, earaches or ear fullness or congestion headaches then this technique is just what the doctor ordered. I recommending doing it daily for chronic conditions and 3 times daily when acutely ill with cold, flu, CV, strep, EBV or any other upper respiratory or ear infection. *This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or othe

You think you may have a mold problem or you just noticed a water leak in your home that has been undetected for more than 24 hours and you think, "What do I do now?" Finding a good, reputable mold inspector and remediators can be daunting. I wish I had recommendations for folks all over the country but unfortunately, I do not. I am here to help folks heal their bodies, the good inspectors and remediations help to heal the home. But here are some helpful hints to keep in mind

I'm excited to announce that I am now a Mold Literate ND! Here's why. . . Years ago I suffered from mold illness. It wasn't until I took the certification course that I even realized that was what had happened to me 7 years ago. I realized I had actually suffered from mold and didn't know it because I never smelled spores or that musky smell. But there is another chemical compound given off by mold, called mycotoxins, and I didn't realize that they could go through walls an

I love this recipe for the cold winter days. It is hearty, yummy and easy to make. It loaded with fiber, protein, antioxidants and complex carbs. Ingredients 2 TB olive oil 1 onion, diced 6 cloves of garlic minced 1 tbls chili powder or paprika 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 2 tsp ground coriander 1 can tomato paste 2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped 3 large carrots chopped 2 cans (14.5 oz each) fire-roasted tomatoes, with juices 3 cups veggie broth 1

Here is a short video that will possibly change the way you look at health and sickness. I am a patient advocate who's passion is helping people learn and advocate for themselves. You don't know what you don't know. So this one's for you! *This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. *You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice,

Look at this great find on my walk today! Mullein has great demulcent, emollient and astringent properties, which make it useful in respiratory complaints and bleeding of the lungs and bowels. The whole plant is a nervine which helps to calm the nervous system. Mullein/garlic oil is often used to treat earaches, especially swimmer's ear. You can buy it at your local health food store. Or contact me and I can get some shipped out to you. I also make it myself, which you can

There are many natural therapies and interventions for period cramps, from herbs and supplements to homeopathy and acupuncture, but this little folk remedy can actually do the trick. In the past 30 years it has becoming increasingly popular to put women and girls on oral birth control pills for almost any gynecological issue they present with. I can tell you from experience, that these women are usually not told about the long term effects of birth control or the possible co

You can't add anything of value to a normal environment. I think about this when I work with patients because it’s any easy reflex for doctors to give a bunch of supplements that have been shown to improve symptoms. I will have new patients come to me on 10 different self prescribed supplements or 15 from a Functional MD, Chiropractor or other Naturopathic Doctor. For example if you are really fatigued and you read to take some amazing methylated sublingual liposomal vitamin

I have had numerous patients that have come to me either with acid reflux or they have been on antacids for 10 plus years and are trying to get off due to kidney disease or maldigestion. So here is the question. . .do you really need an antacid? For starters let's break down why people get acid reflux or GERD. There is a percentage of people who have too much stomach acid, but that number is smaller than you think. There is also a percentage of folks that have anatomical re

In the 80's the medical establishment realized that the US had an issue with calcium deficiency and started taking steps to correct this imbalance in patients, as it was leading to things like Osteoporosis. Unfortunately calcium's easily overlooked sister MAGNESIUM is now the most common nutrient deficiency in the body. Leaving the correction to the alternative health docs like myself. Remember that more doesn't necessarily mean better. I had one patient who came to me for

Learning how to work with your fever can help you heal faster and more completely. With less chance of latency due to suppression. Check out my video below. *This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. *You should not rely on this information as a substitute for, nor does it replace, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. *Always speak with your physician or other healthcare profe

I grew up thinking that I should take a medication as soon as I got a symptom so I could stop the symptom and move on with my day. How many people do you know that have gone to work or school with a cold or even a flu? They take a bunch of medications to get through the day and then more to sleep at night. Then I went to Naturopathic Medical School and learned that there was another way. A healthier way. . . *This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice

These cookies are so yummy and they are quite versatile because you can substitute products to make them dairy free, gluten free and cane sugar free. You can leave out the egg and add a little more oil to make them vegan (just make sure to use vegan chocolate chips). Ingredients 3/4 cup melted coconut oil (use 1 cup if you skip the egg) 1 large egg slightly beaten 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar (can use 3/4 cup coconut sugar instead of these 2 sugars) 1 tbls vanilla

The road to optimal wellness will never be found in a pharmacy. It is found in the things we do daily, what we put in our mouths, mind and on our bodies. It is found in our daily habits, what we do and what we DON'T. Many people never even think about how suppressing a symptom can lead to further symptoms. It is my job to teach. So here is a video that may help you to understand the difference between the road to declining health and optimal health! Enjoy *This informat

The hormones of the body are like a symphony. If any one instrument is out of tune, then the entire song sounds horrible. This can be the same with the hormones of the body, especially the thyroid and adrenal glands. Watch this video to learn one way the adrenal stress hormone, cortisol, can affect thyroid metabolism in the body at the cellular level. *This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professiona