Can You Reverse Type 2 Diabetes? | Alternative Medicine Kalamazoo MI

As a naturopathic doctor who is regularly involved in holistic and natural health interventions, I often find myself working with patients who have been told by other “health care providers” that they must be on medication forever, that there is no cure, or that there is “nothing else that can be done” for them. The […]
Your Brain on Sugar

The COVID-19 pandemic is an interesting frame from which to talk about the effects of sugar on the brain. While a small percentage of the country is likely to use this unprecedented time to really focus on holistic health for oneself (creating balance, spiritual nutrition, learning/growing, health, fitness, meditation, self care, cooking at home, etc.), […]
Your 20/20 VISION for Health | Holistic Healthcare

We live in a culture full of misinformation about most health-related symptoms. One of those myths that SO many people tend to believe is that issues with impaired vision and eyesight are inevitable, especially as you age. The need for glasses or contacts to help you see close-up (reading) or far distances (driving) is common, […]
Healthy Holistic Hacks For Your Extra Time at Home: Holistic Healthcare

It is a GREAT day to be alive! Beyond the chaos, the world is FULL of opportunity right now like never before. There’s never been a time where we had more access to empowering information than we do today and more importantly, more time to act on that information. Seize the moment! I am writing […]
COVID-19 Defense: Coronavirus Facts: Alternative Healthcare

There have been countless predictions about all that’s going on, what the impact will be and how it will impact our future. The truth is, no one really knows for sure. But I just wanted to take a moment to share another bout of information and also practical actions that you can take to protect […]
What Is Naturopathy? | Understanding Naturopathic Principles

It seems like the general population often views naturopathy as inferior to traditional or conventional medicine. Yet, most of those people probably don’t understand the benefits of using naturopathic principles. Mainstream medicine tends to pay a lot of attention to treating the physical symptoms of an illness without really getting to the root cause of […]
Building a Bullet Proof Immune System: Corona Virus Concerns: Alternative Health Care

I am not afraid of epidemic illness. I know what the media is saying. I am aware of the CDC’s stance. I understand the domino effect of major events being cancelled. I am still NOT afraid. Let’s unpack this issue together. First, I just want to say that for the most part, media is a […]
Calcium: Move Over, Bones! There’s More to it!

I have been thinking about and researching calcium lately and I wanted to share some thoughts with you. It’s pretty safe to say that we all know your bones need calcium. Although that’s true, bones are just the beginning! There are so many calcium related functions in the body that very few doctors/healthcare providers ever […]
Hormone Help Basics

There is a huge number of hormone/endocrine challenges in the United States today. Hormone imbalances have several causes and can impact the entire body; however, they specifically impact the reproductive organs, thyroid, liver and brain. These issues are causing trouble in the health of both men and women, young and old. The implications are wide […]
Green Smoothies: One of the Best Things You Can Do Each Day for Your Health!

A green smoothie is a blended drink containing fruit, liquid (pure water is the best), and some type of dark leafy greens. If done with fresh organic ingredients, this is one of the healthiest, most nutrient dense meals you can consume. I myself do these in the morning and/or post-workout! And why should you and […]
Can You Really Get What You Need From A Vegan Diet?

“Can you get enough protein on a plant-only diet? What about calcium? Iron?” Etc. I am often asked these types of questions and, as always, I am happy to answer them. I want to clear up any concerns as I believe a plant-based diet, when done right, is the healthiest, easiest, least expensive and most […]
You Ate It… But Did You Digest It?

Digestion and assimilation are some of the most important keys to health. If you can’t digest your food, even if you eat the healthiest diet available, you will eventually suffer greatly due to the lack of nutrition that’s actually able to be used by the body. Also, did you know that for most people, about […]