View the printable PDF version. The AANP and INM would like to acknowledge Marianne Marchese, ND and Amy Rothenberg, ND for their contributions to the content of this FAQ.Endometriosis is one of the common yet misunderstood medical conditions, affecting 10-15 percent ofwomen of childbearing age. Licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) utilize effective diagnostic interventions for discovering underlying causes of endometriosis. Trained extensively in clinical nutrition,…
How Do Naturopathic Doctors Help Address Fertility and Infertility?
FAQ #20: How do naturopathic doctors help address fertility and infertility? View the printable PDF version. The AANP and the INM would like to acknowledge Jaclyn Chasse, ND, for her contributions to the content of this FAQ. If you and your partner are struggling to have a baby, you are not alone. One in eight couples in the United…
How Should I Choose a Naturopathic Doctor?
FAQ #5: How Should I Choose a Naturopathic Doctor? A service for consumers from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) The most important criteria in selecting a naturopathic doctor are that the doctor 1) has a naturopathic medical degree earned from an accredited, four-year, in-residence, naturopathic medical college…
Glutathione: What Is It and How to Increase It
Written by Dr. Doni Wilson. Our bodies make antioxidants to protect our cells from oxidative stress. For instance, glutathione is one of the most potent antioxidants, and it’s made right inside our bodies. That’s a rather amazing thought, and yet it makes sense. Plants do the same thing—they make antioxidants, especially when they are under…
How to Relax and De-Stress, Naturally!
ARTICLE WRITTEN BY DR. PATRICIA PIMENTEL SELASSIE. Stress can often be the root cause of almost any disease. Diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, dementia and eczema are all chronic diseases that are exacerbated with stress. You have probably experienced getting a cold or flu when stressed out and tired. It’s usually a sure sign that you…
Hormones and Sleep Disruption in Menopause and Peri-menopause
Part 10 of Dr. Doni’s Series on Sleep Disruptors and Insomnia Dr. Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy, explains how changes in estrogen and progesterone levels can affect your sleep, and what you can do about it. We spend, on average, one third of our lives sleeping and during that time, hormones in our…
Tips for Avoiding the Common Cold
Article written by Dr. Siobhan Hanlon. Scared of catching a cold? Here are a few things you can do to keep yourself healthy this winter. Supplement with vitamin D. Low levels of vitamin D have been linked to decreased immune function and increased risk of upper respiratory infections. Taken daily with a meal, vitamin D…
Insomnia: 12 Reasons Why You May Not Be Sleeping at Night
Written by Dr. Doni Wilson Introduction to Dr. Doni’s Series on Sleep Disruptors and Insomnia In a 12-part series of articles on sleep, Dr. Doni gives an overview of insomnia and explains how our ability to fall asleep—and stay asleep—can easily become disrupted. Sleep is arguably one of the most important things we do, next to…
5 Clues That Leaky Gut May Be at the Root of Your Health Issues
Written by Dr. Doni Wilson. Dr. Doni explains how leaky gut is extensively researched yet under-diagnosed—and could be the underlying cause of any number of chronic health problems. Considering that chronic diseases such as diabetes, autoimmunity, and liver failure, as well as common symptoms, like eczema, anxiety, fatigue, weight gain, bloating, and muscle/joint pain, can all be caused…