Managing Postpardum Depression in the Roaring Fork Valley

Postpartum: The Unexpected Reckoning

Most women expect birth to be a reckoning. And so we spend the pregnancy preparing for it with childbirth education classes, endless books, carefully chosen providers and thoughtful birth support. And

Underlying causes of mental health symptoms

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Root Cause Medicine for Mental Health Issues

As a naturopathic doctor, I often meet patients who arrive with a diagnosis of anxiety or depression, and a quiet suspicion that something deeper is being overlooked. They’ve tried medications,

Preventing Preeclampsia

Did you know that fathers provide the genetic “blueprint” for their baby’s placenta? That’s right. One tiny sperm acts like an architect behind the scenes, quietly influencing how the placenta is

Energy

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Natural Medicine for Better Sleep

Most health professionals and experts agree that sleep is a vital component to health. Over 50 million Americans suffer from sleep disturbances. Sleep helps the body heal and process the

4 Tips to Restoring Energy After Burn Out

We’ve all heard the saying, burning a candle at both ends leads to burnout. Now imagine a multi-wicked candle burning from all ends; what do you get? A fire! This

4 Tips To Keep Your Gut Happy While You Travel

When you travel it is easy to get caught up in your vacation and not think about your gut health. When you neglect to look after your gut it can

Diet and Nutrition

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Weight

Which diet is best for you?

First of all, let's get our terms correct. Webster Dictionary defines "diet" as what is regularly or habitually consumed. What's interesting is that the 3rd definition down describes what one might

Natural Medicine for Hormone Balancing

If you are perimenopausal or menopausal you likely feel lost or uncertain about how to manage your symptoms including insomnia, hot flashes and night sweats, moods swings and irritability. You

General Health

The Natural Medicine Approach – No Duct Tape Needed!

If the “Service Engine” warning light starts flashing on your car you have 3 options: Ignore it and hope it corrects itself – but that light gets annoying after a while. Cover