Tolerations

The beginning begins in winter…   It’s Winter in Seattle and in the midst of recuperating from the frenzy of holidays, and the very cold dark days of this new year remember to find your compass. Since, these are times where transition can so easily become...

Treat the Whole Person

Treat the whole person Why it’s hard to be a pure Specialist if you’re a Naturopathic Doc, and hallelujah! Even though conventional medicine can’t get enough of specialization, and insurance companies begrudge the costs of specialist visits, it’s hard to complain of...

PREVENTION

Prevention is a fundamental principle of Naturopathic Medicine. Is it enough to inform patients?     There are many handouts I make available for patients at initial visits specific to their conditions and concerns. But I’ve found on follow-up visits that...

Anxiety & Depression

Depression is one of the most common reasons Americans visit doctors. And, anxiety is so prevalent in modern life it can be unnoticed or given a free pass under the name of ‘stress,’ at least until it becomes an insidious force in our lives. Unfortunately, many times,...

COVID-19 F.A.Q.

An immune response that is too strong can cause something called a cytokine storm, which is an overreaction, a panic of sorts in your body’s inflammation and immune systems- it’s like having firemen storm a building with water even though the building is not on fire...