3 Tips from a Naturopath on Training for Athletic Events
May 17th, 2012
by Dr. Leslie Fuller – Nature Cures physician Now that Portland is officially showing us some spring-like and even sunny weather, it is time to start thinking about preparing and training for summer athletic events. I happy, proud, and totally excited to say that I just finished my first marathon this April in Paris [...]
Read more...Naturopathic Cancer Treatment: Nature Cures HealthChat Podcast
May 17th, 2012
Dr. Greg Nigh and Dr. Greg Eckel introduce the various tenets of the Cancer Treatment Program at Nature Cures clinic, designed to work either in conjunction with conventional therapies or as a standalone program. Listen to the Naturopathic Cancer Treatment podcast.
Read more...Spring Allergy Relief: Nature Cures HealthChat Podcast
May 17th, 2012
Dr. Greg Nigh and Dr. Greg Eckel discuss the spring allergy season, why some people suffer worse than others, and strategies you can use to cut down on your springtime suffering. Listen to the Allergies HealthChat Podcast
Read more...My latest dessert addiction!
April 11th, 2012
By Anne Carruth, Nature Cures Clinic Oriental Medicine Practitioner Those who know me well, know that my cooking style is more fit for a campfire than a kitchen. I’m a one-skillet kind of gal. I select my ingredients based on what’s in the fridge, warm up the cast iron, and simmer away. Skillet + oil [...]
Read more...What’s for Breakfast? Thinking Outside the (Cereal) Box
March 15th, 2012
by Dr. Erika Siegel – Nature Cures Clinic physician Many people are challenged by or simply not excited about breakfast. They may feel limited with their choices, not have enough prep time or generally think it’s not that important. Even if we have the best intentions, we often turn to our quick standbys like cereal [...]
Read more...The Marathon Experiment
March 2nd, 2012
Dr. Leslie Fuller is a naturopath, personal trainer and athlete who has practiced at Nature Cures Clinic since 2010. This is the page for her Big Plan: The Marathon Experiment. Scroll down the page to see the most recent blog posts. The quick and dirty of it all is this: I am running my first [...]
Read more...Needles in my ears!?
February 29th, 2012
By Anne Carruth, Nature Cures Clinic Oriental Medicine Practitioner Most of my patients know that I am a fan of auricular acupuncture – needling acupuncture points in the ear. Many have squirmed when told that I’m heading for their ears next. “My ears?! But I don’t have any ear problems.” Well rest assured, dear patients, [...]
Read more...Nutrition and GAPS: Nature Cures HealthChat Podcast
February 28th, 2012
In this edition of the Nature Cures HealthChat Podcast, Dr. Greg Nigh and Dr. Greg Eckel discuss basic steps for proper nutrition, and look at how the GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) diet may help those suffering from digestive and intestinal disorders, which manifest in disease all over the body. Click here to hear the [...]
Read more...Sexuality and the Woman
February 3rd, 2012
by Dr. Hilary Costello – Nature Cures Clinic physician The sexuality of a woman is one of the great mysteries of life. As natural as the sunrise, sensuality dawns and sets, ebbs and flows through our various stages in life. From conception we as a species constantly experience a multitude of sensual input. The scent [...]
Read more...Lunchbox Stress? Find solutions here!
January 18th, 2012
One of the top questions I get from patients here at the clinic – especially with GAPS kids – is how to pack a healthy lunch for them to take to school that they’ll enjoy eating! It’s quite a problem in today’s world where food manufacturers have learned to market to the children – not [...]
Read more...What Happens After the Coma?
January 17th, 2012
by Dr. Andy Swanson – Nature Cures Clinic physician _____________________________________ Many people who have acquired a brain injury tell a similar story. They gradually awaken from a coma. They have to relearn aspects of life that were once simple tasks, like balance, walking, speaking, socializing, and tempering emotions. Weeks pass, exhausted from math and reading [...]
Read more...Quick and Easy? Slow Down and Enjoy the Ride
January 17th, 2012
by Maria Zilka, NTP – Nutritional therapist, certified GAPS practitioner ___________________________________________________________________________ Standing in the grocery store checkout line, reading the magazine covers while I awaited my turn – it struck me how many headlines refer to getting things done in as little time as possible: “Lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks”,” Fast-track your house cleaning,” [...]
Read more...Seasonal Depression: Nature Cures HealthChat Podcast
December 18th, 2011
In this edition of the HealthChat podcast, Dr. Greg Nigh and Dr. Greg Eckel discuss the naturopathic approach to treating and managing seasonal depression, also called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). The discussion looks at internal and external factors as causes and treatments. Click here to listen to the Seasonal Depression podcast.
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