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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.
According to Andrew L. Rubman, ND, a well functioning digestive system is the core to a well functioning body. Conversely, a digestive system that is blocked, blocks the flow of nutrients and removal of wastes. All that can result in symptoms ranging from headache and fatigue to immune system breakdown to doggy breath, according to Dr. Rubman.
Celiac disease is a genetic condition that affects as many as one in 130 Americans. It is the most common genetic disease, yet most people have never heard of it, and it can lead to some of the major diseases that affect our society, including osteoporosis, colon cancer, infertility and obesity. Dr. Christine Doherty explains why Celiac disease can cause health problems - and what you can do about it.
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