Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. According to the CDC, about 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States … Continue reading “Get Heart-Healthy!”
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Survive the Holidays!
Overwhelmed with the holidays approaching? Fear not! Here are some tips that you can use to destress, unwind and more greatly enjoy the holiday season! Many people use … Continue reading “Survive the Holidays!”
Natural Knee Pain Solutions
Knee pain, a common ailment affecting both adults and children. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, more than 11 million visits are made to physicians’ … Continue reading “Natural Knee Pain Solutions”
Anxiety and Stress
Anxiety, Stress and Acupuncture Ian Delaney, LAc MAOM Stress and anxiety are common responses to events in our lives that we feel might be beyond our control. When … Continue reading “Anxiety and Stress”
Stem Cell Therapy and Acupuncture
Stem Cell Therapy and Acupuncture: The Cutting Edge of Regenerative Medicine Ian Delaney LAc MAOM As an acupuncturist, I constantly marvel at how simply a few well-placed needles … Continue reading “Stem Cell Therapy and Acupuncture”
Acupuncture- The Great Pain Reliever
Acupuncture-The Great Pain Reliever Chronic pain in the muscles and joints can make life miserable. Standard treatments like ice and heat, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and appropriate … Continue reading “Acupuncture- The Great Pain Reliever”
Acupuncture and Insomnia: An Effective Solution
Acupuncture and Insomnia: An Effective Solution Ian Delaney, LAc MAOM … Continue reading “Acupuncture and Insomnia: An Effective Solution”
An Integrative Perspective on Bio-Identical Hormones
The following questions are common: Are bio-identical hormones “natural”? Bio-identical hormones are defined as having the exact chemical and molecular structure as hormones that are produced in the … Continue reading “An Integrative Perspective on Bio-Identical Hormones”
Dyspareunia, aka Painful Sex
Many women experience some physical discomfort with sex at some point in their lives. There are multiple causes, some with relatively simple solutions and others with more complexity. … Continue reading “Dyspareunia, aka Painful Sex”
Women’s Health Questions- Are You Doing Kegels Properly?
It can be hard to tell… One study shows about 25% of us perform pelvic floor muscle exercises (Kegels) improperly following purely verbal cues (Bump et al, 1991). … Continue reading “Women’s Health Questions- Are You Doing Kegels Properly?”
CBDs and Mental Health
The marijuana plant contains over 100 cannabinoids, the chemically active components of cannabis. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is thought to be the most psychoactive component and is responsible for the … Continue reading “CBDs and Mental Health”
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Have you discovered the benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) yet? There are a host of well-researched physiological benefits as well as numerous other anecdotal benefits. Let’s look … Continue reading “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy”
Is fasting good for you?
For the majority of us, Yes! Intermittent and prolonged nightly fasting have multiple positive effects on the body, including reduced oxidative stress, improved biomarkers of disease and preservation … Continue reading “Is fasting good for you?”
An Integrative Approach to Endometriosis
Do you suffer from painful periods, painful intercourse or infertility? You are not alone! You may be living with endometriosis, in which tissue normally found inside the uterine … Continue reading “An Integrative Approach to Endometriosis”
New Year, New Birth Control?
Are you satisfied with your contraception? There are so many options available to women these days: Pills, patches, rings, implants, barriers and intrauterine devices. There are over … Continue reading “New Year, New Birth Control?”
Healthy Eating for True Vitality
The beginning of a new year gives us all a chance for a fresh start. Many of us establish goals and make resolutions (myself included!). We want to … Continue reading “Healthy Eating for True Vitality”
HBOT and TBI worth considering
There is compelling evidence and it’s growing that Hyperbaric oxygen should be considered in cases of TBI. We really empathize the physiological aspects of hyperbaric, mainly increasing the … Continue reading “HBOT and TBI worth considering”
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapeutics (HBOT), Help for TBI, Parkinsons, and Lyme sufferers
What is HBOT? HBOT is administered within a hyperbaric chamber, delivering a carefully managed dosage of increased atmospheric pressure and pure oxygen over a prescribed period of … Continue reading “Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapeutics (HBOT), Help for TBI, Parkinsons, and Lyme sufferers”
The Burden of Recurring Sinusitis and Bronchitis
In a survey conducted of 606 self-identified sufferers of recurring sinusitis and bronchitis, nearly half of them had missed at least one day of work due to one … Continue reading “The Burden of Recurring Sinusitis and Bronchitis”
CRP, Diet, and Drugs
Conventional medicine has long used cholesterol levels to determine heart disease risk. Millions and millions of people are prescribed one of the statin drugs (Lipitor, Lovastatin, etc) only … Continue reading “CRP, Diet, and Drugs”
The Naturopathic Approach to Stress
Listen to Stress Podcast In this podcast, Nature Cures Clinic founder, Dr. Greg Eckel and colleagues discuss stress and the specific physiological damage that it can do to your … Continue reading “The Naturopathic Approach to Stress”
Herbs and Immunity
There are lots of ways to support a healthy immune system through the winter months. One easy way is through the daily intake of herbs known as tonics. Tonics increase the tone and vitality of skin, organs and body systems. By increasing the vitality of the immune system you are able to defend off bacterial and viral invaders at a more efficient rate enabling you to either arrest a cold/flu or shorten its duration drastically.
Below are 2 recipes for you to enjoy:
Allergy Relief: The Whole Body Approach
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. … Continue reading “Allergy Relief: The Whole Body Approach”
Stress & the CEO: Dr. Greg Eckel on Blogtalk Radio
Listen as Tom Cox, a Blogtalk Radio host and leadership training expert, interviews Dr. Greg Eckel about stress management for CEO’s and other leaders. Stress, Anxiety and the … Continue reading “Stress & the CEO: Dr. Greg Eckel on Blogtalk Radio”
Beating Allergies Naturally
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, … Continue reading “Beating Allergies Naturally”
Cold and Flu Season 2010: Are you ready for the onslaught?
by Dr. Greg Eckel Nature Cures Clinic physician Well it’s that time of year again. The marketing machine rolls on with the public health campaign that says the … Continue reading “Cold and Flu Season 2010: Are you ready for the onslaught?”
Keeping the Heart Healthy
The hearts of our Valentines are not the only ones that we celebrate in the month of February. Since 1963, Congress has officially required the President to declare … Continue reading “Keeping the Heart Healthy”
Breaking the Stress Habit
Well, summer is finally here. That means everyone is feeling healthy, happy and very relaxed, right? The sun is certainly nice to see. However, if you’re like most … Continue reading “Breaking the Stress Habit”
The Health Benefits of Cold Showers
The challenge: 1 Week of Cold Showers. Yep, you read that correctly. Those of you who know me, know that I guzzle hot water year round, have been … Continue reading “The Health Benefits of Cold Showers”
Kick that cold with a few kitchen staples
‘Tis the season for runny noses, sore throats, headaches, coughing, and brain fog. Yay!! Before you race to Walgreens, peek in your kitchen for some traditional Chinese herbs, … Continue reading “Kick that cold with a few kitchen staples”
Genes, Brains and the Farce of “Health Care”
Every year approximately 300 million prescriptions are written for the “treatment” of psychiatric conditions. The majority of these prescriptions are written by primary care physicians for the treatment … Continue reading “Genes, Brains and the Farce of “Health Care””
Thought Management vs Stress Management
The typical approach to combating stress is through various kinds of stress management. This can include activities that range from vigorous exercise to quietly working in the garden. … Continue reading “Thought Management vs Stress Management”
A midwife at NCC?
As a new provider at Nature Cures Clinic, and the only non-naturopath or acupuncturist, one might wonder how exactly a certified nurse midwife nurse practitioner will fit in, … Continue reading “A midwife at NCC?”
Have You Had Your Labs Checked Lately?
It is axiomatic that, at least in naturopathic medicine, we don’t treat labs, we treat patients. This means that the circumstances of a patient’s life and their subjective … Continue reading “Have You Had Your Labs Checked Lately?”
Skin Health: Looking Deeper
A common skin ailment that exists in populations across the world is atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema. Most of us have family members or friends that have … Continue reading “Skin Health: Looking Deeper”
Men’s Health: More than prostates and libido
Any quick Internet search on men’s health will lead one to believe that prostate health and libido are the top health concerns out there for men. The actual … Continue reading “Men’s Health: More than prostates and libido”
GI complaints and our Rising Tide of Food Allergies
If you, or someone you love, suffers from gas, bloating, abdominal or digestive problems, skin disruption, chronic inflammation, sinusitis or other persistent infections you may have food allergies. … Continue reading “GI complaints and our Rising Tide of Food Allergies”
Holistic Care for Mental Health: Key Nutrients you may be missing
As an integrated, holistic medical clinic, our approach to mental health issues takes many shapes. One of the areas we focus on in the care & support of … Continue reading “Holistic Care for Mental Health: Key Nutrients you may be missing”
Persistant fatigue is worth a health check up.
One of the most common complaints we hear from patients is they suffer from ongoing and persistent “fatigue”. This is an all-too-common health complaint and one that has … Continue reading “Persistant fatigue is worth a health check up.”
Exercise, what is it good for?
You’ve heard it before, get out there and move your body. Don’t believe us, well here is a great example of healthy middle-aged adults, fitness was significantly associated … Continue reading “Exercise, what is it good for?”
Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Why so Essential?
As integrated medical care providers, we are often asked by patients how to optimize their health through what we like to call “food as medicine”. One of the … Continue reading “Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Why so Essential?”
Vitamin D, what it is, how do I get it & what does it do?
According to a 2012 study, nearly 50% of the worldwide population is deficient in “Vitamin D” ( 25-hydroxy-Vitamin D or calcidiol), which is technically not a vitamin at all, but … Continue reading “Vitamin D, what it is, how do I get it & what does it do?”
