Radio Naturopath Episode 217: Help for Bladder Stones; Concerns with Blood Pressure Meds, Anti-Depressants, and Statins

I answered a caller question about what to do about bladder stones (saw palmetto, hydrangea, corn silk, Stone Breaker, WATER). I also talked about cautions and caveats with taking high blood pressure meds, anti-depressants, and statins for cholesterol. In the right time and dose they can be helpful, but often they are not prescribed that way!

Radio Naturopath Episode 216: Interview with Kurt Beil, N.D.: The Science on How the Outdoors Can Heal You!

Today I welcomed Kurt Beil, N.D., who practices in the Hudson Valley of New York and in Ridgefield, CT. His passion and area of research is in The Healing Power of Nature, our basic principle, specifically as it relates to being outdoors! He has done research on how being in nature lowers blood pressure, improves children's vision, reduces stress, and improves hormonal function. Who knew, it's scientifically better for you to be outdoors!

Radio Naturopath Episode 215: Interview with Enrico Liva, N.D.: Efforts to Obtain Prescriptive Authority in Connecticut

I had Enrico Liva, N.D. on as a guest, and we talked about why it's important for naturopathic physicians to have prescriptive authority in the state of Connecticut. Most of the licensed states in the USA have prescriptive authority, including very recently licensed states like Idaho and New Mexico. Connecticut's law was designed in 1923 without prescriptive authority, and and we have not been able to get the state to budge in all the time despite states around us having that right. We are extensively trained in pharmaceuticals and we have an extremely low rate of malpractice in states where naturopaths have prescriptive authority. Rick talked about the legislative efforts, in Connecticut to get this passed. It was dismissed by the Commissioner of Health of Connecticut, Renee Coleman-Mitchell. We talked about how our patients want us to have prescriptive authority and getting petitions going. If you want to help, write a letter stating you want your naturopathic physician to use their training and have prescriptive authority; that's it's convenient for you to go to one place, that you trust your naturopathic physician to give you good care, and that it's wrong that we don't have prescriptive authority, unlike most of the other licensed states in the US. Write to:

Renee Coleman-Mitchell

410 Capitol Ave.

Hartford, CT 06134

Let's make it so naturopathic physicians can use ALL of your training, and truly provide you with the best of science and nature!

Radio Naturopath Episode 214: The Return of Karl Goldkamp, N.D.: More About Healing with the Ketogenic Diet!

Once again, I interview my friend and colleague Karl Goldkamp, N.D. again, who talks more about the ketogenic diet and how it can be helpful for inflammatory conditions. He also talks about how it works in terms of macronutrients, and the hormones insulin, glucagon and cortisol. It seems that it's not right for everyone but it's EXACTLY right for some. Thought-provoking, radical and interesting! 

Radio Naturopath Episode 213: Interview with eaglemoon raes: EFT, The Emotional Freedom Technique: Try Tapping on Everything!

I had eaglemoon raes on again this week. She does hypnotherapy and also teaches people the Emotional Freedom Technique, known as EFT or just Tapping. It's so simple and so powerful! It's a system where you tap on several acupressure points while saying affirmations for things you want to change or transform in your body and your life. It can be really helpful! eaglemoon talked about it today, and then did two live tapping sessions where we invited the audience to tap along with us while we tapped about letting go as kids move on to the next phase in their lives, and also accepting transformation in our own lives. It was really great! Anyone can follow along with the podcast at anytime to get a sense of tapping and also to help with specific issues around transformation.

Radio Naturopath Episode 212: Natural Dental Hygiene; How Much Protein Should You Eat?

Since I had my dental checkup today, I talked about basic dental hygiene practices, why they're important, and some new stuff I learned today! Like flossing with cardamom and also calcium phosphate paste, and making sure to drink WATER after eating sweets. And brush your teeth or at least clear your mouth last thing before going to sleep! Also, a protein calculator, and the protein content of various foods, vegan and not!

Radio Naturopath Episode 211: Protein and Collagen are Good For You!

I talked about the difference between protein and collagen, mostly the specific amino acids, and all the reasons they're good for you. Protein helps you build muscle, burn more fat, and feel fuller! Collagen helps to rebuild hair skin nails organs joints. What could be bad!

Radio Naturopath Episode 210: Allergy Reminder; Interview with Kurt Beil, N.D., The Outdoors and Your Health!

And, it's time for Radio Naturopath Episode 210! My friend and colleague, Kurt Beil, N.D. called in. He is a naturopathic doctor practicing in Westchester County, NY, and Western Connecticut. He focuses on helping people to get outside, and has studied and published on the health benefits of being outside in nature! Who woulda guessed, getting outside is good for your health! We talked about how there are studies on being outdoors and reducing cortisol and blood pressure. Also, Earth Day is Monday, and we talked about enjoying and being a good steward to Mother Earth. Dr. Kurt will be back on June 5 LIVE to get more geeky about why outside is great!

 I also gave a quick reminder on allergy care, since the pollen count is so high.

Radio Naturopath Episode 209: Natural Hormone Delivery Methods; Water: Why Hydrotherapy is Good For You

As promised, I talked about delivery systems for natural hormone replacement therapy. Some things are best as topical creams, some are OK as pills, some are good as sublingual oils, some should go right on the spot they're needed!

Also, while in Washington and Oregon, I went to two kinds of natural hydrotherapy! I went to Carson Hot Springs, where I got a bath in some lovely, hot mineral water, followed by a nice wrap. Then, I went to Multnomah Falls and and got splashed with a big cascade waterfall! That way, I got my negative ions, great for reducing inflammation. I talked about the different kinds of hydrotherapy, from constitutional to sitz baths, alternating hot and cold to foot baths, and much more! Easy stuff you can do with water right at home!

Radio Naturopath Episode 208: Help Allergies with Herbs; Guide to Bioidentical Hormones for Menopause

It’s time for SPRING! This week I reminded people that if they are sneezing, there IS tree pollen in the air, and they might want to break out the neti pots and xylitol nasal spray. And drink nettle and eyebright tea, and eat local honey!

The main topic was bioidentical hormone replacement therapy for menopausal symptoms. If you've tried the natural stuff and it just wasn't working, it might be time to try bioidentical hormones. I talk about the difference between horse-extracted, synthetic, and bioidentical hormones, and why it's better to go bioidentical. I also talk about which hormones to take and where, whether it's testosterone for sex drive, topical estrogen cream, or oral for everywhere. In 2 weeks I'll review delivery systems.