by L C | Jan 8, 2026 | Exercises for body and mind, Naturopathic Medicine
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...
by L C | Nov 10, 2025 | Men's Health, Naturopathic Medicine, Women's Health
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...
by L C | Oct 28, 2025 | Naturopathic Medicine, 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...
by L C | Sep 24, 2025 | Chronic Conditions, Naturopathic Medicine
The great catch all diagnosis when your doctor can’t find out what is going on in your gut. Some docs refer to it as the new “female hysteria” condition, seeing that the sex ratio is 2:1 in (dis)favor of women. That said, it happens to be one of my favorite conditions...
by GNMAuth | Dec 9, 2023 | Mindful Nutrition, Naturopathic Medicine
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,...
by GNMAuth | Jan 25, 2022 | Chronic Conditions, Naturopathic Medicine
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...