Dr. Sandy Colvard, ND, FABNO

04/07/2023

Hello! A Cancer Podcast is in the works - what topics would you like to hear about?

05/04/2022

Thank you to the Lymphoma Research Foundation for giving me the wonderful opportunity to speak about “Integrative Oncology & Lymphoma" at their virtual West Coast Lymphoma Workshop this past Saturday, April 30, 2022. It was such a pleasure!

07/08/2021

I wrote an article for Pride Month and it was published by the LGBTQ+ Sans Diego News!!! Please read and comment or share! This my advice for being your own healthcare advocate and it’s great information for people in the LGBTQ+ community, allies and other healthcare providers! Happy PRIDE!

Many people avoid going to the doctor. In today’s world, it is easy to not find the time, money, or energy to put yourself and your healthcare at the top of the list. In fact, even those of us who are doctors put it off from time to time, as it is quite natural to […]

05/11/2021

https://lgbtqsd.news/paging-dr-colvard-dr-sandy-colvard-a-new-kind-of-health-care/

The medical system can feel like a maze that you blindly wander through hoping that you are making the correct decisions regarding your health or the health of a loved one. Treatment can sometimes feel robotic, and dealing with a doctor can sometimes feel like you are just a number and not a human b...

05/05/2021

I love teaching about LGBTQ+ healthcare!

02/13/2021

It's National Cancer Prevention Month!

For we wanted to answer some commonly asked questions about Naturopathic Oncology.

What is a FABNO?

A FABNO is a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology. In order to qualify for this designation, a FABNO must complete many hundreds of hours of work and have passed a rigorous board exam.

Because research, understanding, and treatments for cancer are constantly evolving, the FABNO title also indicates that each Fellow strives to stay abreast of the latest research and new conventional therapies, as well as the safety and efficacy of any natural/holistic/alternative treatments that are offered around the globe.

Why Naturopathic Oncology?

Naturopathic Doctors who are trained in integrative cancer care play an important role in the support of patients, from the newly diagnosed with cancer to survivorship (after treatment). They also provide mind/body support for the family and patient caregivers during the treatment process

Naturopathic Oncologists provide evidence-based guidance on the safe and effective use of natural/holistic therapies that can be combined with conventional treatments. Combining naturopathic treatments with conventional medicine supports the pursuit of the best possible outcome for each patient.

12/23/2020

Patients admitted to hospital with severe COVID-19 and vitamin D deficiency showed a 3.7-fold increased odds of death. Men in the advanced stages of COVID-19 pneumonia had the greatest deficit.

12/21/2020

Please take Vit D3 - not D2. Get your Vitamin D3 levels up to between 50-80. I have been recommending 5,000 to 10,000 IU per day. Personally, I have been taking 10,000 IU per day since the end of March. I check my levels every 4 months

A growing amount of research is finding a link between vitamin D and COVID-19, leading some experts to believe the vitamin may be helpful in the fight against the virus.

07/13/2020

This is science.

03/05/2020

Dr. Paul Anderson’s podcast on Corona virus

CORONA VIRUS - What now?
Live Today at 3:00 Pacific or later available on my podcast.
Live link: http://node-10.zeno.fm/gg3zzx10tp5tv?rj-ttl=5&rj-tok=AAABcIi4jw0AYyiB_UVXSPTsLQ
For later listening podcast link: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-medicine-and-health-29418065/
Also see the podcast link for recent shows!

02/26/2020

Each patient should be listened to and supported as an individual. No one protocol works for every person.

02/25/2020

Could it be mold? Good information.

MOLD!
Aspergillus (and there are many other toxic mold species) can cause all of the following:
-- Direct infection
-- Lowered Immunity (which can cause severe aggravation of or poor clearing of other infections)
-- Internal Poisonings from Volatile Organic Compounds
-- Asthma
-- Allergy (of multiple types - over 25 allergens have been reported from A. fumigatus alone) *this is why a comprehensive work up is necessary including mycotoxin testing, tests for the various allergic responses, immune function and more are critical for diagnosis. Remediation, removal and air quality enhancement of course are imperative as well.
See an excellent review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5490296/