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Balancing Stomach Acid Naturally and Dangers of Blocking It
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux or heartburn, is a painful condition where stomach acid is backed up into the esophagus. If you experience symptoms of acid reflux, you may experience a burning in the upper part of your chest. Other...
The (Happier) Side Effects of Yoga
My yoga journey began several years ago when classes on VCR tapes and DVD’s were popular for exercise. That’s how I looked at yoga, as a workout, just physical movement and a way to stay in shape. I’ve always had a certain flexibility and strength, and yoga seemed the...
Making Space for Emotion
Ever feel like you’re moving at high speed through life, running to keep up with the endless demand of information, social commitments, family, work, text messages, emails? Everything we look at seems to have an extra ad, a personalized distraction to pull our focus...
Micronutrient Testing: It’s Not Just About the Values
I get comments frequently that switching from an engineering career to naturopathic medicine had to be a big change. While this may be true, the problem-solving aspect of my engineering degree I use everyday in my practice. The body is very complex and when dealing...
Natural Treatment for Endometriosis: Dr. Melanie’s Story
Endometriosis is a painful condition that effects 1 in 10 women. Natural treatments for endometriosis aim to treat the underlying cause. Many women suffer from endometriosis on a physical and emotional level, and may feel that long-term relief is hopeless....
Balancing Hormones for Every Woman
PMS and menopause are a challenge for every woman at some point. While symptoms of PMS or menopause can be difficult to manage, understanding the many factors that are at play give you the tools to cope. As a naturopathic doctor, I use natural methods to help...
Beat Sugar Cravings with NAET
Who doesn't have food cravings? We often think about cravings, like sugar cravings, as a psychological phenomena. An itch you can't scratch. But beating cravings isn't as easy as practicing self-discipline, although that is an important aspect. Food cravings,...
Nourishing Your Qi During the Winter Months
“When one stays in the darkness long enough, one begins to see.” -C.G. Jung Winter is a time of stillness and quietude, when nature’s energy has turned in during this most inward-looking of all the seasons. We call it the most Yin of the seasons. Trees have...
TLC for a Happy, Healthy Gut
A healthy gut is the power center of a healthy body. There are more organs in this system than any other system. It keeps things moving in the right direction. Regular bowel movements are the cornerstone of good health as can ensure proper detoxification...
Homeopathy for Your Family During Cold & Flu Season
Every day in my practice, I help adults and children to address chronic conditions such as allergies, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances. A major part of addressing health concerns is dealing with the little touches of flu and viruses that come and go. As a...
NAET for Children’s Top 7 Icks & Aches
Kids are always running. Running in the kitchen, to the car, on the playground, into your arms. One of the greatest joys of parenthood is watching your child play and laugh. But while they are running from one place to the other, it seems there is a seemingly...
Autumn, the Season of Falling Energy
This is the time of year when energy in nature and the universe move downward or inward, in a sense. Energy is “falling.” All things in nature approach their completion in the Fall. It is time to release what is no longer needed. The Metal Element and the Lung...
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