from the desk of Clinic Director Dr. Misty White The Affordable Care Act prohibits insurance companies from discriminating against Naturopathic Doctors (NDs). Is my plan complying with the law? Most insurance companies are not aware that effective 1-1-14, they may not deny coverage of routine health services when provided by a naturopathic physician, and that […]
Do I have IBS or a Food Intolerance?
In my previous posting, “Do I Have IBS or Poor Digestive Function”, I discussed that the vast majority of my IBS patients do have something that we can identify and treat, leading to more control over digestive symptoms and better quality of life. IBS is not something you need to simply “learn to live with.” […]
Infertility
The decision to start a family is one of the most exciting steps couples can take in their relationship. When pregnancy doesn’t occur, each month can be a rollercoaster of heartbreak, anger, and frustration. Sadly, rates of infertility have skyrocketed in the last few decades and more couples are turning to […]
Food Introduction and Celiac Disease
Should I introduce vegetable before fruit? When can I give my child milk? Should I avoid peanuts/egg/wheat/etc to avoid allergies? I/someone in our family has Celiac disease, should I avoid giving my baby gluten? These are some of the most common questions I am asked by parents in my practice. The answer for many of […]
Arthritis Management and Relief with Natural Medicine
Dr. Misty White was honored to speak to the Arthritis Support Group of Lake Oswego in April 2013. Here is a summary of the information presented at that meeting: A Naturopathic Approach to Arthritis 1. Nourish your joints Bone broth = bovine cartilage. This provides the raw materials necessary to rebuild and repair joints. To make […]
Reclaiming Female Libido: Beyond candles & lingerie
More than 40% of women report experiencing some form of sexual dysfunction at least once in their lifetime. For many women that concern is decreased libido and may accompany life changes such as childbirth, medication adjustments, peri & post menopause and weight gain. While life changes may coincide with decreases in libido, this shift in […]
What You Should Know About Quitting Smoking
Everyone has their own reasons for smoking. And every former smoker has found a reason to quit. Millions of smokers every year have made the decision to improve their lives by quitting smoking. If you’ve been a smoker for 40 year or a smoker for 1 year, quitting smoking is the sinle best thing you […]
What’s So Bad About Cholesterol?
Chances are you’ve heard someone say the phrase, “I need to lower my cholesterol.” Most people would be hard pressed to explain what cholesterol actually is, what roles it plays in our bodies or just how lowering cholesterol improves our health. Physically, cholesterol has a texture about halfway between butter and wax. It’s categorized as […]
Do I Have IBS or Poor Digestive Function?
The label of Irritable Bowel Syndrome is very common but does little in the way of helping patients identify triggers for their symptoms. IBS is used to describe symptoms as varied as abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. What saddens me as a physician is that so many of my patients come to me […]
Super Mom: Naturopathic Approaches to Stress Management
This week marks the end of summer vacation for many local kids and, as the little ones head back to school, it’s the perfect time to shift some focus to making mom’s health a priority. As Mom, raising your little ones is hardly your only responsibility. There’s a household to manage, bills to be paid, […]
