Superfoods You Should Try
Superfoods – Healthy Choices for You and the Planet It’s awards season in Hollywood so I’ve decided to present some awards of my own. I’ve nominated 5 foods for the 2012 Superfood Award. What makes a food a Superfood? Well, firstly it needs to be packed with health-giving nutrients, like antioxidants and flavonoids and a […]
Cancer and Naturopathic Medicine
The Holistic Picture on Cancer Treatment Dr. Deidre Macdonald, ND A diagnosis of cancer can strike fear deep within our souls. It is a very vulnerable time, when we are suddenly thrust into the confusing world of medical terms, statistics, and treatment choices. Conventional medicine will often offer some combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. […]
Depression and Naturopathic Medicine
A 62 year old woman named Carol came to my clinic this winter concerned that she was depressed. She had tried anti-depressants in the past and didn’t find them satisfactory. She asked for my help in creating a program to help her regain her joie de vivre. I let her know that we would do […]
Pharmaceutical Prescribing
Naturopathic physician licensed to prescribe pharmaceutical medicines: Courtenay naturopathic physician, Dr. Deidre Macdonald, is one of the first group of naturopathic physicians in Canada to be granted the authority to prescribe pharmaceutical medicines. After a rigorous pharmaceutical upgrading course, and the successful completion of oral and written examinations, she is looking forward to serving her […]
Naturopathic Medicine – What Patients Can Expect
Naturopathic medicine: What can patients expect? Naturopathic care—covered by many major carriers—can complement customary clinical practice Nancy Dunne, ND President, American Association Naturopathic Physicians, Washington, DC William Benda, MD Institute for Children, Youth, and Families, University of Arizona Linda Kim, ND Medical Director, Southwest College Research Institute, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Tempe, Arizona Paul Mittman, ND President, Southwest […]