And More to the Point: Natural and Integrative Medicine Approaches to the Treatment of Hypertension This week Pfizer Inc. recalled a blood pressure drug when elevated levels of nitrosamine, a potential carcinogen, was found in some of its products. Several lots of Accuretic, Quinapril and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets were found to be impure. …

Don’t Forget To Use These Hidden, Nutritious Gems! This year before the last harvest was in, I was taken by surprise by a group of delicata squash lounging about on the edge of my small backyard garden. The trail of green tendrils last spring meandered away from seedlings I planted…

When I have the chance to listen to a full orchestra, I appreciate the fact that there are so many musicians playing different instruments, bringing out particular notes at the right tempo, with precise rhythm and intensity, each doing their part to create a full, rich and multi-layered sound. I…

A recent NY Times article on sleep deprivation highlights the way lack of sleep may well cause long lasting damage to the brain. I have written before about how insomnia is one risk factor for cognitive decline. And I have shared thoughts about addiction to benzodiazapines. What follows here is general information about how naturopathic doctors think about insomnia. — If you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep, you are not alone. Forty percent of American adults get less sleep than the nightly seven hour minimum recommended by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Good quality sleep is essential to whole-person health — mind, body, and spirit — and…

Turns out June is National Cancer Survivor Month. Congratulations to survivors reading this post. May you keep up the good fight, may you be guided by compassionate doctors and healers, and may your journey be smooth. I celebrated by spending a weekend with the program Casting for Recovery (CfR) at…

Happy Naturopathic Medicine Week. As licensed NDs celebrate across the country, we are also aware that we are in the middle of another medical crisis. Plainly put, there are not enough doctors to go around. A piece in Salon outlines the dire statistics. Our population is growing while at the…

Natural Medicine Approaches to Prevent/Treat Sinusitis Sinus infections are a common complaint for both adults and children. In fact, it is the most common reason for doctor visits in the US. …

As a licensed naturopathic doctor, my job is to help patients feel better, to understand and address root causes of illness, and to offer lifestyle and natural medicine approaches for acute and chronic ailments. My focus is supporting my patients so they can live a life as healthy as possible…

Today (2/4/22) Governor Tony Evers signed a bill to license naturopathic doctors in the state of Wisconsin. The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians reports that Wisconsin becomes the 26th state/territory to license NDs, and that the profession has gained regulation in six states over the last six years. Allison Becker…