CBD Dose Guidelines for Pediatrics and Adults
The most common question I get about CBD is: “How much do I take”? CBD is a non-psychoactive component of cannabis that is extracted from CBD rich strains of marijuana such as the Charlotte’s Web strain. The safety profile and the ability of CBD to...
Pediatric CBD Blog Post Goes Viral. Lessons learned from a sometimes-blogging Naturopathic Doctor
My blog post guide to pediatric CBD dosing went viral and has now crested 100,000 page views this year! As you can see from the website analytics, the page views demonstrated classic ‘hockey stick’ growth that is the hallmark of 'going viral' on...
Should I medicate my ADHD grade schooler? The one question I ask parents.
The average age of an attention deficit disorder diagnosis is age 7: this is a time when pressure at school mounts and children need to begin to focus and sit still for long periods of time. Parents of children with ADHD usually start to notice...
Six Ways to Treat PCOS with Naturopathic Medicine
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or “multiple ovarian cysts” is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age. PCOS can be a frustrating, and sometimes painful condition, and can lead to fertility problems. I have successfully...
Pediatric CranioSacral Therapy
Pediatric Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands on bodywork modality that can be used to address a large variety of pediatric growth and development disorders that present very early in infancy. CST for infants should be considered for all...
Mold and Mildew Illness testing
This article provides info on how to test yourself or your child for exposure to mold, mildew, fungi and mycotoxins. A simple urine test can provide detailed information about potential environmental exposures to molds and mycotoxins, the...
Asian Food IgG Allergy Test
If you eat an Asian diet and consume many foods commonly found outside the 96 food items that standard food allergy tests look at, then this test is for you: Asian Food IgG Allergy Test Abalone, adzuki beans, shiitake mushrooms, seaweed and many...
The DUTCH Test
The DUTCH test is a urine steroid hormone profile that measures hormones and hormone metabolites (called conjugates) in a dried urine sample. DUTCH stands for “dried urine total complete hormones” and the test is offered by Precision Analytical lab...
Psych Meds: Friend or Foe? The Genecept Assay
One out of 6 Americans reading this takes a psychiatric medication and 31 percent of Americans have a close family member or friend who has been diagnosed with mental illness. Psychiatric medications are some of the least understood medications...
Pediatric and Adult CBD Dosing Guidelines
Important note: I have updated the Pediatric and Adult CBD dose guidelines from this blog post that I originally created in January of 2018. Please head over to the new post for the latest CBD info. The information below in the original post...
H3N2, Eggs and the Flu Vaccine
The reason the 2017-18 seasons flu season has been so deadly is largely because the flu vaccine is ineffective against the currently circulating influenza type A antigen H3N2. Scientists and flu vaccine makers knew that H3N2 was coming and prepared...
Easy Breath Test for Lactose Intolerance
It is estimated that up to 70% of lactose intolerant people are unaware of their condition as the signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance can mimic many other GI conditions. Breath testing is a quick way to find out if you are lactose intolerant....
Functional Genomics for Oncology and Weight Loss
In a few years from now we will all own the word ‘genotype’ and throw around terms like “SNP” (pronounced “snips”) while using them in factual statements as well as excuses for why we gained weight, are...
Naturopathic Flu Prevention Protocol
Everyone is sick and the flu shot is only 10% effective this year. But great news, my Naturopathic Flu Prevent Regiment respects and bolsters your bodies innate healing and immune defense capabilities and is 100% additive free! Let’s get the basics...
The Toxins in Your Organic Baby Food
When 80% of infant formula tests positive for arsenic, it may be time to re-think the advice that most new parents are given around introduction of solid foods. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) currently recommends that baby’s first foods...
2018 Insurance Coverage Update for Acupuncture
Does My Insurance Cover Acupuncture? Open enrollment ends on December 15 and very few consumers evaluate acupuncture coverage when choosing a health plan. You may not even be aware that your health insurance covers acupuncture. If you have one of...
Kerala Cuisine-Beet Thoran Recipe
Beet Thoran This is a quick vegetable dish that you can make with left over beets. I started with a mix of Chioggia Beets and Yellow Beets which are at peak sweetness right now. This recipe is inspired by my travels to Kerala, India where the local...
A Comparison of Omega-3 Supplements for Kids
Supplementing children’s diets with Omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA’s) has benefits throughout life, but is most beneficial during the childhood years when the brain and nervous system is rapidly expanding. Supplementation with Omega-3 EFA’s...
The Tom Brady Diet Demystified
Tom Brady’s book “The TB12 Method” is out this week which is a rare moment when the national news media debates nutrition and Americans pay attention. The Patriots quarterback studiously describes the ‘strict’ diet and lifestyle habits that allow...
Medical Marijuana for Cancer Therapy: THC and CBD
I have been getting a lot of questions lately regarding the medical use of marijuana, especially in cancer therapeutics, and some of its isolated components such as THC and CBD. Marijuana is more than just THC and CBD, there are many other...
UBIOME Smart Gut test for Microbiota
As DNA scanning technology becomes cheaper and faster and growing interest in the microbiome as a primary determinant of human health, a new company has formed to be the 23andMe of your microbiome. UBIOME, who offers this test, reached out to me to...
A New Medical Food for Autism Spectrum Disorder
I just started working with this newly released product from a new company, Tesseract, founded by the scientific driving force of Thorne nutraceuticals, Al Czap. "By overcoming the traditional limitations of bioavailability, Tesseract's patented...
Alkaline Water gets the PubMed Treatment (It Works!)
Last week history was made in scientific literature: "Alkaline Water" was mentioned in the title of a peer reviewed, US based scientific journal article for the first time since 1924. Spoiler alert: alkaline water and the Mediterranean diet are...
The Link Between Single Use Food Containers and Early Puberty
The science is beyond clear: polyethylene (plastic) is everywhere and the byproducts and additives such as pthalates found in PE are a major source of environmental toxins and estrogen mimicking chemicals.
Testing for Mercury and Heavy Metals
A review of Quick Silver Scientific’s heavy metal testing protocols and Dr. Christopher Shade’s testing protocols for heavy metal and mercury burden and advanced nutraceuticals for cellular detoxification.
Welcome Liberty Health Share Members
We are now accepting Liberty Health Share for payment. If you have Liberty or another healthcare sharing account, please get in touch with us if you are interested to become a patient. Health sharing is becoming a viable, affordable option for...
Naturopathic Medical Cabinet-Product List
Following up from last week's post on stocking a home naturopthic medical cabinet, here is the product list for all products pictured in the microsite which can be viewed at https://spark.adobe.com/page/8fNIkejHYVyzY/ Here is a PDF for you to...
Peek Inside my Medicine Cabinet-A Naturopathic Doctor and Mom Opens Up
"What products do you use to keep your family healthy" is a question I get a lot as a naturopathic doctor and mom. I put together this microsite to share with my readers what a medicine cabinet looks like in the house of a naturopathic doctor and...
Cherry Soup Recipe
I finally got around to making one of my favorite recipes from the Moosewood Cookbook, Cherry Soup, this weekend at the height of what appears to be a very good cherry season. The Rainier cherries are large and juicy, and fairly easy to pit using...
Homeopathic Vaccines aka ‘homeoprophylaxis’
With California enacting the nations' most restrictive vaccine legislation, vaccine safety will continue to be a hot topic. Parents looking for alternatives have seized on homeopathic vaccines (nosodes) as a possible solution to the vaccination...