--> National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, dandelion ranks right alongside milk thistle as the most frequently recommended herbs to help patients who need liver detoxification. Since the liver's job is to detoxify every chemical, pollutant, and medicine that we're exposed to—according to some experts it performs more than 5,000 enzymatic reactions—keeping it strong and functioning smoothly is of prime importance to our health. | | Stengler, ND, naturopathic physician, La Jolla Whole Health Clinic, La Jolla, CA, and associate clinical professor, the national college of naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR. He is author of numerous books on natural healing, including The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies. Bottom Line, www.bottomlinesecrets.com.
Every flu season, the government and much of the medical community promote flu vaccinations for millions of Americans. Should you get the vaccine? Here's what you need to know to make your decision... There are two types of vaccines... | | Stengler, ND, naturopathic physician, Lajolla Whole Health Clinic, La Jolla, CA, and associate clinical professor, the national college of naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR. He is author of numerous books on natural healing, including The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies. Bottom Line, www.bottomlinesecrets.com.
Naturals (to find a retailer near you, call 800-815-2333 or go to www.sourcenaturals.coni). It contains vitamins A and C, which are involved in the formation of antibodies.. .the minerals zinc and selenium.. . | | He is associate professor of medicine, the national college of naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR, and past president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.
If you have osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, the removal of rofecoxib (Vioxx) from the market because of reports linking it to heart attack and stroke took away one of your pain-relief options. You need a reliable painkiller—but does it have to be at the expense of your health? Absolutely not.
There are good alternatives. | | Stengler, ND, naturopathic physician, La Jolla Whole Health Clinic, La Jolla, CA, and associate clinical professor, the national college of naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR. He is author of numerous books on natural healing, including The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies. Bottom Line, www.bottomlinesecrets.com.
Fasting can be an effective way to detoxify the body and, subsequently, improve energy levels. It works by giving the organs and cells of the body a rest from some of the metabolic functions they perform every second of the day. | | Stengler, ND, naturopathic physician, La Jolla Whole Health Clinic, La Jolla, CA, and associate clinical professor, the national college of naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR. He is author of numerous books on natural healing, including The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies. Bottom Line, www.bottomlinesecrets.com.
The chronic condition known as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects up to 20% of the US population. Symptoms include diarrhea and/or constipation, abdominal pain, cramping, gas and nausea. | | Mark Stengler is associate clinical professor at the national college of naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Stengler served on the medical advisory committee for the Yale University Complementary Medicine Outcomes Research Project and has been involved in two PBS documentaries on natural medicine. He is the founder of the La Jolla Whole Health clinic in California (www.lajollawholehealth.com) and author of Prescription for Natural Cures and The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies.
1. Beans: Beans have tremendous healing power. |  Nonetheless, a study at the national college of naturopathic Medicine in Portland back in the 1990s indicated that it may be helpful, though the effect is mild. But nettles have a long traditional use of being used for allergies (as well as other conditions), and many health practitioners recommend nettles as part of a total natural prescription for allergies; nettles do have a mild anti-inflammatory effect. The standard dose is 600 mg of freeze-dried nettles a day, though some people use more. It's also most effective if you start using it at the first onset of symptoms. |  From Mary Bove's Case Files—Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease)
Mary Bove, ND, MNIMH, is a midwife, naturopathic physician, and herbalist who trained in the United Kingdom, and at the national college of naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She has a very busy practice in Brattleboro, Vermont, and is the author of The Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants.
Kay, thirty-four years old, a new mother of just seven weeks, had recently been diagnosed with autoimmune hyperthyroidism, known as Graves' disease. | | From Jill Stansbury's Case Files—Multiple Conditions
Jill Stansbury, ND, is a multitalented musician, artist, and philosopher as well as a prominent naturopathic physician and the chair of the Botanical Medicine Department at the national college of naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
Stansbury uses adaptogens in many ways, including the following:
I often use adaptogens (ashwagandha, Asian ginseng, eleuthero, rhodiola) for perimenopausal women with stress symptoms, insomnia, and anxiety and emotional disturbance. I expect to see results within a week or so. |  Today there are five colleges of naturopathic medicine in North America: Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington; national college of naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon; Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona; Bridgeport University College of Naturopathic Medicine in Bridgeport, Connecticut; and The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Ontario.
Together these institutions have an enrollment of more than 2,000 students. |  Helen Healy, a graduate of national college of naturopathic Medicine, had a successful practice in St. Paul for twelve years with no patient complaints or allegations of harm or misconduct.
The state departments backed off from Dr. Healy only after thousands of citizens led marches through the streets and conducted phone campaigns to their government representatives. The realization that all unlicensed CAM practitioners were still subject to legal prosecution at any time fueled the ongoing movement in Minnesota, despite the fact the authorities had backed down from closing Healy's practice. |  So you have the Bastyr University here in Seattle, there's national college of naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, there's Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona, and then there's the Bridgeport University that has a program in naturopathic medicine in Connecticut. There are also two schools in Canada -- the Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, and then there's the Boucher College of Naturopathic Medicine in Vancouver, British Columbia. Dr. Boucher used to be one of my teachers, as was Dr. Bastyr. |  Dioscoreaceae) conducted at the national college of naturopathic Medicine found that symptoms of menopause where decreased when compared to a placebo group. As was correctly noted by the authors, given the small sample number (n=13) no definite conclusions can be made.16 No conclusions can be drawn for Angelica sinensis in particular from this investigation since the other herbal ingredients in the botanical formula have demonstrable therapeutic actions in their own rights. |  National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, recommends a calendula salve to help heal the skin. You can find it in health food stores, and it's perfect if you fall and scrape your knee. After cleaning the scrape with soap and water, dab the salve right on the scrape and cover it with a bandage. Stop using it as soon as a scab starts to form, since the moisture will interfere with this healing stage. Often, one application is enough, says Dr. Allen.
Rosemary
Bathe an infected wound with an herbal wash. Rosemary makes a wonderful topical antiseptic, says Dr. Shapiro. |  National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. When you use an ice pack, many experts suggest wrapping it in a plastic bag and placing it over a towel on the skin. Also, they advise limiting your cold treatment to 20 minutes, since prolonged exposure could damage the skin. This treatment is very effective for tension and sinus headaches and can be used as needed, says Dr. Hudson.
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Imagine that all of the muscles in your head and neck are like tightly coiled springs. Now imagine that all of those springs begin to loosen. |  The national college of naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, founded in 1956, is accredited by the CNME. And the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona, founded in 1992, is also accredited by the CNME. All three colleges offer a four-year program leading to the Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (N.D.) degree.
Undergraduate premedical coursework is required for admission to a college of naturopathy. This includes classes in general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, algebra, general biology, psychology, and English composition. |  He recommends choosing a doctor who is a graduate of either Bastyr University or the national college of naturopathic Medicine, both of which have rigorous, 4-year training programs. of eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, peppermint oil, and vegetable glycerin.
Dip a perio-aid—a wooden toothpick with a plastic handle—into the solution and gently clean the crevice that surrounds each tooth by inserting the toothpick parallel to the tooth, as if you were cleaning your cuticles. Gently work below the gum line on each tooth, being careful not to tear the gum tissue. | | National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. But there are steps you can take to hasten its departure.
The first step, Dr. Barrett says, is to rinse the infected ear (or ears, if both are infected) with a 50/50 mixture of warm water and hydrogen peroxide, using a bulb syringe. Wrap a towel around your neck and tilt your head toward the shoulder opposite the infected ear. Squirt some of the solution into your ear, then wait about 5 seconds before lifting your head upright.
Cause: Swimmer's ear is a bacterial infection of the ear canal. |  At the beginning of 1997 there were two accredited schools: Bastyr University in Seattle and the national college of naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. In addition, two schools were candidates for accreditation: Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona, and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, Canada.
Licensed N.D.s can legally diagnose and treat illness, and can order diagnostic tests, including blood tests, X-rays, and ultrasounds. If you live in an area that licenses naturopaths you can use an N.D. | | National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, and author of Herbs for Health and Healing, recommends using the tinctured root, available in 1- or 2-ounce bottles at health food stores or by mail order. Start with anywhere from 20 to 60 drops (that should be one to two droppers), then reduce the dosage daily as symptoms subside.
Collinsonia
Take 20 drops of tincture three or four times a day. Collinsonia is herbal terminology for a plant called stone root. |  National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, suggests taking the Daily Value of zinc, which is 15 milligrams. And to get more zinc through your diet, try cooked oysters. They contain about 76 milligrams of zinc per half-dozen. | | National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, and author of Herbs for Health and Healing. For best results when treating bursitis, cover the arnica with heat, such as a heating pad or hot water bottle, for as long as is comfortable. Arnica is thought to contain anti-inflammatory compounds.
St. John's Wort, Rosemary, Juniper, Eucalyptus, and Chamomile
Use this combination of healing oils to rub away joint pain three times a day. If you are prone to bursitis or tendinitis, keep this blend of oils on hand to help alleviate swelling and pain, says Dr. Stansbury. | | National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
Belladonna and Hepar sulphuris can be purchased in many health food stores. To purchase homeopathic remedies by mail, refer to the resource list on page 637.
Hydrotherapy
Alternating hot and cold compresses speeds the healing of a boil by increasing the flow of blood to the affected area, says Agatha Thrash, M.D., a medical pathologist and co-founder and co-director of Uchee Pines Institute, a natural healing center in Seale, Alabama. | | National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, recommends that people with intermittent claudication take a 500- to 1,000milligram omega-3 supplement daily, following the dosage recommendations on the label. It's safe to take this long-term.
There's one caution, however. Since fish oils can possibly contribute to nosebleeds and easy bruising, and may cause upset stomach, do not take them if you take blood thinners or use aspirin regularly. | | National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
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Like Cures Like
Homeopathy, which is derived from two Greek words, literally means "similar suffering." Although the concept dates back to at least the tenth century b.c., modern homeopathy is based on the observations of Samuel Hahnemann, an eighteenth-century German physician. Dr. Hahnemann considered the medical practices of the time barbaric, because patients were regularly bled, leeched and blistered to purge them of fluids believed to cause most illnesses. | | They are a formidable force in the Northwest, where the nation's two accredited naturopathic medical schools are located— Bastyr University in Seattle and the national college of naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Such naturopathic doctors, after an undergrad pre-med education, attend the naturopathic medical schools, where they take about ten times more classroom hours in therapeutic nutrition than do doctors in traditional medical schools. As of early 1997 twelve states licensed naturopathic doctors. | | National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Pottland, Oregon. less than a week. But since these medications won't kick Candida out for good, and since yeast infection recunence is common, doctors say you have to be a bad host if you want to stay yeast-free.
"Treating the vagina alone is often a waste of time and money," says William Crook, M.D., author of The Yeast Connection and the Woman and a physician in Jackson, Tennessee. "Although vaginal suppositories may help, we also need to concentrate on putting the right things in your body to take care of the source of the problem. |  Foreword
I met Sharol Tilgner thirteen years ago, when we both attended national college of naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. My first memory of her is from the first week of school. We were going on a plant walk with Cascade Anderson Geller to learn about the wondrous (new-to-me) plants of the lush Pacific Northwest. In my mind I can't separate Sharol from the plants I met that day, or from many others that she later introduced me to. | | Sharol completed her degree, for a time ran the pharmacy at national college of naturopathic Medicine, published two videos on plant identification and use, and eventually her basement full of tinctures became Wise Woman Herbals. She has also been associate editor of my Medical Herbalism journal since its founding ten years ago.
When we met those thirteen years ago, the practice of herbalism in the United States was generally viewed by the medical profession as falling somewhere on the legal and moral spectrum between criminal fraud and criminal negligence. | |
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