Lilac Natural Medicine

07/18/2025

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✨ Pain management

✨ Fertility support

✨ Relaxation

✨ Mood enhancement

✨ Sleep improvement

✨ Hormone balancing

✨ Gut support

✨ Nap / alone time in a serene space with calming music and an opportunity to do absolutely nothing for once

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We accept Anthem and Cigna for Acupuncture treatments, and packages are available for cash-pay patients. Call to schedule or book online through our website.

05/06/2025

Naturopathic doctors (NDs) follow a rigorous education path similar to MDs and DOs (osteopathic doctors). They begin with a science-based bachelor’s degree and pre-med coursework.🧠 Then they attend a 4-year accredited naturopathic medical school, completing over 4,100 hours of training.

Along with a standard medical curriculum, NDs receive specialized training in clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture, physical medicine, and counseling. Hands-on clinical experience prepares them to diagnose and treat patients as primary care providers.

After graduation, NDs must pass the NPLEX licensing exams.📚 Currently, 26 jurisdictions (23 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) offer licensure or certification for NDs.

Residency opportunities are expanding, with many NDs completing one to two-year primary care or specialty programs. NDs have a pivotal role in advancing integrative health care, working alongside all types of practitioners. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jO4lTh

05/06/2025

The six core principles of naturopathic medicine guide NDs in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients. 🌱 From clinical decision-making to treatment plans, they influence every aspect of practice.

The goal? Personalized care that supports optimal wellness over the long term. Because good health is more than just the absence of disease.🌻

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YgjTH6

05/04/2025

Celebrating ! 🌿✨

Naturopathic medicine isn't just about treating symptoms—it's about caring for the WHOLE you: physical, behavioral, and spiritual well-being. Our tagline reflects our commitment to comprehensive, holistic healthcare that looks beyond isolated symptoms to address your entire being.

Come along with us as we explore the biggest issues facing the field: licensure, education and training, expanding the ND workforce, and how to connect patients with the most qualified doctors! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3fg8Zda

05/07/2024

This year marks 20 years as a member of the naturopathic community, first as an employee of Sonoran University of Health Sciences, then as a student, and for the last 13 years as a Naturopathic Doctor, state association leader, and legislative advocate. I've wanted to attend DC FLI (Federal Legislative Initiative) for the entirety of the last two decades! I'm so grateful to have finally had the opportunity this weekend - the experience did not disappoint!

After a full day of training on Sunday, we held meetings with various legislative offices on Capitol Hill yesterday to advocate for the expansion of naturopathic medicine. I had the honor of meeting with office staff of three US Senators, including my own Senator Maggie Hassan.

A huge shout-out to the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians for organizing DC FLI 2024 and for the incredible work they do every day to advance naturopathic medicine at both the state and federal level. Also a big thanks to the New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors for trusting me to represent our organization in Washington.

05/05/2024

Huffman says self-medication is seen in many species. Canadian snow geese (Anser caerulescens) swallow leaves whole to expel tape worms2. Dusky-footed wood rats (Neotoma fuscipes) line their nests with aromatic plants to fumigate parasites3. And chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) in Gabon have been observed rubbing insects near their wounds2, potentially as treatment.

Humans might even have discovered some remedies by watching animals, he says. “Probably our ancestors were looking at other animals and learning about medicines.” When social animals communicate, “that information sticks and can last over generations”.

The Sumatran orangutan used a plant known to humans for its medicinal qualities.

05/05/2024

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