Beating Allergies Naturally
August 30th, 2010
During allergy season many people feel more susceptible to colds and infections, which is true, they are. These people are likely in a TH2 dominant state and are, as a result, less capable of attacking viruses and/or bacteria and more reactive to external triggers such as food, pollen, dander, and dust. Therefore, one of the [...]
Read more...Men’s Health: Don’t put off your visit to the doctor
August 17th, 2010
by Dr. Greg Eckel
Nature Cures Clinic physician
In medical school I was taught that men do not go to the doctor as often as women. That idea is also present in medical literature.
Out here in practice, I’d say this tends to be the case as well. The box that has been drawn around men [...]
Summer Skin Care Tips
July 15th, 2010
by Dr. Hilary Costello
Nature Cures Clinic physician
As we bloom into the heat and sunny weather of another glorious Oregon summer, many of us want to make sure that we are taking good care of our skin. It is our time to shine and build up Vitamin D stores.
After a long spring, such as we have [...]
Tell President Obama why the U.S. needs naturopaths
July 7th, 2010
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians is working to give voice to naturopathic medicine at the national level, by asking President Obama to appoint a naturopath to a new 25-member health advisory board. As naturopathic medicine continues to gain respect among more conventional practitioners, we believe this is a step in the right direction.
More [...]
Summer exercise tips
June 15th, 2010
by Dr. David Russ, Nature Cures Clinic chiropractor
In honor of June and everyone’s fervent hope that the Portland sun really does grace us with warmth and brightness, here are Dr. Russ’s top six things to do to avoid injury and enjoy yourself outside.
1) Favor aerobic activity over anaerobic activity
Without going into [...]
PVC-Free Schools Campaign
May 25th, 2010
New PVC-Free Schools Campaign Fact-Sheets
CHEJ (Center for Health, Environment and Justice( is kicking off a brand new PVC-free schools campaign to encourage schools to ditch the poison plastic in favor of safer alternatives. We need your help to make it a success!
We’ve created a series of new PVC-free schools fact-sheets to help educate parents, students [...]
Allergy Relief: The Whole Body Approach
May 8th, 2010
By Dr. Erika Siegel
Nature Cures Clinic physician
Spring is such a magical time in the great Northwest. Thanks to our winter and spring rain, we see blossoms unfolding in great abundance this time of year. Unfortunately, for hay fever sufferers, this may bring sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itchy throat, and even fatigue.
Our allergy response is [...]
What to plant in your garden
May 5th, 2010
Many of the practitioners at Nature Cures Clinic maintain a vibrant garden in their backyards, to foster good health. Since we’re focusing on organic gardening and organic food this month, Dr. Hilary Costello has compiled a list of essentials for starting your own garden.
If you’re interested in starting a garden, but don’t [...]
Community-Supported Agriculture: What is it?
April 14th, 2010
By Dr. JJ Pursell
Nature Cures Clinic physician
Over the last 20 years, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has become a popular way for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer. Community Supported Agriculture consists of a community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or [...]
Food For Thought
April 14th, 2010
by Dr. Rose Paisley
Nature Cures Clinic physician
My daughter Lola’s elementary school has been working towards building an edible garden. The goal is to bring the classroom outdoors, bring beauty to the campus, and eventually bring the harvest into the school lunch program. Through the process of preparing soil, planting seeds, watering, weeding, and harvesting, the [...]
Host a lecture by our practitioners
April 5th, 2010
Do you have a group or organization that you think would benefit from learning more about Naturopathic Medicine? The doctors at Nature Cures Clinic provide free lectures as part of our mission to educate people on treatment options. We also provide health screenings that catch often-overlooked symptoms that can lead to larger health issues. With knowledge, [...]
Read more...Cosmetic concerns: what toxins to avoid in your skin care
March 25th, 2010
A recent study in the United Kingdom found the average British woman wears more than 500 chemicals every day.
These potentially-toxic ingredients come in the form of fragrances, lotions, makeup, shampoos and conditioners, and other body products. This puts the largest organ of your body — your skin — under constant siege. The onslaught can [...]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
March 16th, 2010
In honor of Women’s Health Month, I felt it important to discuss a syndrome that, like women, is elusive, complex, and foolish to ignore. The syndrome is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
PCOS appears in between 4 and 12% of women seen in American clinics (1. 2) and in 20% of obese women (3). These numbers may [...]
Read more...“Simply put; They make me feel better.”
February 22nd, 2010
I was pretty weak, sick and scared when I first started my treatments at Nature’s Cures Clinic, but the kind and personal treatment I have received has brought my health back around pretty dramatically. Everyone I have encountered there is friendly, professional and brimming with a passion for their work, armed with vast expertise in [...]
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