Holistic Approach to Cardiovascular Disease
When doctors talk about your risk of cardiovascular disease, what does that even mean? They’re referring to your risk of having a heart attack, a
What is a Naturopathic Physician?
Most people don’t know what Naturopathic Medicine is, and why would they? Unless you are unsatisfied with the level or quality of care you are
Why Naturopathy?
Most people don’t know what Naturopathic Medicine is, and why would they? Unless you are unsatisfied with the level or quality of care you are
What Can NDs Treat?
Dr. Erickson’s Treatment Approaches for Common Health Issues: Stress When I see a patient for stress, or Maladaptive Stress Syndrome (MSS), the treatment I provide
Loss And Stress
Why you can’t lose weight otherwise known as : STRESS So. You can’t lose weight. Maybe you think you can’t lose weight because you just
Different levels of Stress
Are You Stressed? Then this is a Must Read! Millions of you are suffering from stress, be it work related or issues at home. You
Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that increase your risk for Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke and Diabetes Type II You have Metabolic Syndrome if
Where Did The Family Doctor Go?
“The Family Doctor” What does this mean anymore? Time How long does your doctor spend with you? Time does not equal quality, but do you
Detox
The Facts Our world is becoming more toxic everyday. With the advent of pesticides, petroleum products, heavy metals and chemicals we are exposed to toxins
Allergies
Itching, sneezing, runny nose, scratchy throat and watery eyes are Spring’s dark side. Are you one of the Seasonal Sufferers? Pollen in Seattle ranges from
Apple Soup
This recipe is modified from Epicurious’ Beet Soup in Roasted Acorn Squash: Beets are great liver food. Beets and beet greens contain betaine, a liver
Wintertime Wellness
Everyone knows that wintertime means playing the game of “who can run faster than the ‘bug’ trying to catch you” and lay you up in
Stress Part 1
Causes of stress come in many forms we may not be acknowledging. People think about stress in terms of a heavy work week or single
Insomnia
How is sleep (or lack of sleep) affecting your life? ‘I just can’t get to sleep at night. I lay there tossing and turning for
Alternative Treatments for HPV and Cervical Dysplasia
HPV causes more than 99% of all cervical cancers in the world. This virus is an STD but men aren’t symptomatic nor tested for this
Cardiovascular Disease, Heart Attacks, Strokes and Plaque
These are common concerns I hear from my patients: If I have a family history of heart attacks or strokes am I at risk? Yes,
Acid Reflux (GERD) Naturally
GastroEsophageal Reflux occurs when the stomach contents back up into the esophagus or the mouth. This is a normal healthy process that occurs in people
Castor Oil Packs
Cold Pressed Castor Bean Oil – the old remedy for pain relief Most of us think of Castor Oil as the horrible liquid our parents
Quinoa Cakes
This is a great recipe for anyone interested in trying out Quinoa! Did you know Quinoa is a whole grain and a complete protein? A