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Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has an innate healing ability. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) teach their patients to use diet, exercise, lifestyle changes and cutting edge natural therapies to enhance their bodies’ ability to ward off and combat disease. Naturopathic physicians craft comprehensive treatment plans that blend the best of modern medical science and traditional natural medical approaches to not only treat disease, but to also restore health.
Questions about fatigue are some of the most common that naturopathic physicians hear from patients. Over extended periods this can overburden our bodies, creating a situation that’s not so easy to bounce back from. In particular the adrenal glands, being in charge of the release of various stress hormones, can become exhausted and unable to effectively do their job. Catherine Clinton, ND, explains why “adrenal fatigue" occurs, and how natural therapies can alleviate this complex condition.
Naturopathic medicine often uses the metaphor of "soil" to talk about the conditions in our bodies that contribute to our health. Healthy "soil" is the result of appropriate diet, movement, sleep, intimacy, and a range of other healthy activities and behaviors. Many of our patients, however, have this feeling that somehow their "soil" is unhealthy and needs to be amended by either having intensive detoxification experiences or by taking large numbers of supplements. Gary Piscopo, ND, LAc, explains why it's important to consult a naturopathic doctor before taking supplements.
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 As we near the end of Mental Illness Awareness Month, Christopher Johnson, ND, reflects on his successes in using homeopathic remedies to treat psychiatric conditions. Read the post at the AANP Blog, “Physicians Who Listen.”
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This year we will elect five members of the Board of Directors and a new President-Elect! This is the first competitive election for the position in the AANP's 25-year history! The election is now open, and you must be logged in to participate. Click here to vote now!
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The AANP has nominated Dr. Tara Levy to serve on the Advisory Group for the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council. Karen Howard encourages members to write to President Obama on this urgent matter, and elaborates on the offerings of the upcoming AANP 25th Anniversary Convention. Read more.
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With a new State Government Relations Director now on board, Michelle Clark, ND, discusses the AANP's upcoming legislative efforts at the state level, including a trip to Lexington, KY. Read more.
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See your PBS dollars at work! Find out where you can catch part of the naturopathic medicine documentary series in your area this August. Click here to view the full schedule.
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AANP President Carl Hangee-Bauer, ND, LAc, discusses the exciting events planned for this years Convention in Portland, OR, and the importance of active participation in the annual AANP elections. Read the post at the AANP Blog, “Physicians Who Listen.”
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Jacob Schor, ND, discusses a recent study on the impact of sequence on the efficacy of curcumin and green tea in the treatment of leukemia, and asks what else we might learn by continuing to investigate the impact of order on the effectiveness of medical treatments. Read the post at the AANP Blog, “Physicians Who Listen.”
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| The AANP House of Delegates meeting will be held Tuesday, August 10, in Portland, Oregon. The meeting will include discussion of several documents including the draft AANP Code of Ethics. Please review these documents carefully and provide any input to your Delegate. Click here for more information. |
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