Integrative Medicine — Where Medicine is Going

Recently, Dr. Pina LoGiudice (an NYANP member) and Dr. David Katz were interviewed by Katie Couric to talk about integrative, holistic, and naturopathic medical care. Are you one of the 70% of Americans who are taking more than one prescription drug?  More and more people are now searching for other, more natural ways to treat their symptoms.…

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NEW STUDY FINDS THAT OLDER AMERICANS WANT ACCESS TO NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS

The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians released a study recently showing that 55% of older Americans in states that license naturopathic physicians would consider seeing a naturopathic physician for their health care needs.  Seniors are prevented from obtaining naturopathic care, however, because Medicare currently does not cover services delivered by naturopathic physicians.  Only 23% of…

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Help Raise Awareness of Naturopathic Medicine

Written by Jamie Sculley, 2nd year ND student, Bastyr University in Seattle, WA Help raise awareness of naturopathic medicine along with funds for our advocacy trip to DC on April 26-28, 2014. $5 for FLI (Federal Legislative Initiative) We are a group of naturopathic medical students at Bastyr University that believes in the power of…

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I Love To See You Sweat!

Written by Patricia Selassie, ND.  I never used to like sweating.  And, I still don’t like sweating when I am all dressed up for a party.  But let me tell you, and perhaps you’ll agree, that a good perspiration can be the most satisfying feeling especially after a workout.  It means you worked hard; used…

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Wool: A Natural Flame-Retardant

Written by Dr. Anne Williams Flame retardant clothing and bedding have become an important home safety measure to prevent against fires. Unfortunately, the vast majority of flame retardants on the market, such as PBBs (a relative of PCBs) are known to bio-accumulate with toxic effects on the environment and possibly humans as well. While talking…

Breast Cancer and Natural Medicine

Watch Dr. Peter Bongiorno on the Carol Alt Show (Fox News) as he discuses natural approaches to breast health and prevention of breast cancer.  Lowering your breast cancer risk:  Mastectomies vs. natural remedies.  Click here to view:  A Healthy You.  

Katie Couric Show with Dr. Pina — All Natural Sleep Aids

What all natural products can help you sleep that you can’t find in your medicine cabinet? Pina Loguidice is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and says there are a host of things that she has found to be very effective natural alternatives.  Pleasant dreams!