This week: we talk about Removing Obstacles to Cure! An important naturopathic principle. Why give you tummy tonics when what you really need to do is simply stop eating dairy? Removing those obstacles can be hard if they’re very habitual, but well worth considering and of course, doing. We celebrate the Healing of the Knee, […]

This week we talk about PREVENTION, the 6th basic principle of naturopathic medicine. You want to try to prevent an illness before it occurs! So you look at a person’s medical history, family history, environment, resources. You also want to make sure that the person lives in an healthy environment, and that there are COMMUNITY […]

Today I had two guests, Joe Serrenho and John Norton. They have their own podcast. Go Health Yourself, which in itself is a great name! They are two young men in their early 30’s dealing with depression and mental illness, and they talk about how healthy living helps them to manage their depression. They are […]

TREAT THE WHOLE PERSON, a very important concept in naturopathic medicine. I used atrial fibrillation and cardiac arrhythmia to illustrate this principle. Everything in a person’s life can affect his/her whole health, so knowing how someone is spending their time, how they work, play, exercise, what stressors are happening, what their environmental exposures are all […]

I talked about the health benefits of macadamia nuts, and they are surprisingly healthy! Bioflavonoids, antioxidants, high levels of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat, and they help with weight loss too! And they are, of course, VEGAN. And the oil is great for sauteeing! The Doctor as Teacher is a really important concept, educating patients about their […]

You OMEGA-3, you! You reduce inflammation and help people think more clearly! You’re also found in WALNUTS, which look like little brains, and therefore are good brain food! Monounsaturated fats in general are great. We also wander over to look at how the popular Keto Diet works, with all that fat. I also have a […]

Naturopathic principle #3: Look For the Cause! Treat the underlying reason for a condition, not just the condition. Why it’s better to soak nuts! Also, BEANS: the pros and cons. Vegetarians rely on them for a protein source, and Paleo folks think they’re just not that nutritious and have too many anti-nutrients. Who’s right? Also, […]

Today in the Basic Principles department, we talked about First Do No Harm, using the least harmful and invasive thing possible to help with healing. Then we moved on to the MYRIAD benefits of the Sacha Inchi seed, the Peruvian Peanut! Omega 3’s, complete protein, lots of fiber, you can’t beat it! Great for VEGANS! […]

Enter the very wise Gerry Berkowitz, PhD, horticultural molecular biologist! He told us all about the complex legality of cannabis in the United States, but that nobody’s likely to get prosecuted for selling CBD. He talked about hybridizing cannabis plants to maximize CBD content, and also growing CBD from yeast. Lots of very interesting stuff […]

It’s time to get back to basics! Let’s review naturopathic medicine, and the six basic principles. We’ll start this week with The Healing Power of Nature, Vis Medacatrix Naturae. I realize I like food, so I’ve been talking about it lately. I had no idea that chia seeds were SO high in antioxidants, but there […]