Balance Natural Medicine

01/17/2023

How are your New Years resolutions going? This is a fun tool from NPR that might help you with your work to change behaviors and habits!

Whether it's changing careers, making a budget, drinking less alcohol, tapping into your creativity, or starting an exercise routine, our guides can help you tap into your potential in 2023.

07/29/2022

Do you have IBS? Did your symptoms get worse after COVID? Both conditions have been associated with histamine release and overproduction.

Identifying food triggers and following an anti-inflammatory diet can help. If you need a personalized plan to feel better, get in touch!

A recent study on both mice and human subjects has revealed the biological mechanism that explains why some people experience irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other food intolerances when they eat certain foods. IBS is a common problem thought to be experienced by up to 20% of the world’s popula...

04/07/2022

New blog post is up! Let us know what you think!

Rates of of depression, anxiety and su***de are at an all time high. While it might be easy to blame worldly events such as the pandemic and all its fall out, other causative theories are worth considering. Since naturopathic medicine aims to identify the cause of disease, taking a holistic approach...

03/28/2022

This is a good review of some of the information we'll be discussing at Thursday evening's webinar.

Join us to get your supplement questions answered.

Sign up at www.balancenaturopathic.com/supplement-class-sign-up/

A detailed look at supplements and their medical use....

03/25/2022

Do you or your kids take a multivitamin? How did you choose your multivitamin? Are you taking the same multi you took 10 years ago?

While not everyone needs to take a multivitamin, when we think about foundational supplements, this is obviously the first one that comes to mind. Parents often tell their kids to take a daily multi but then do not follow their own advice…sometimes due to confusion about which multi to take.

If you have questions about multivitamins and other foundational supplements, join Dr. Abby for her Supplements 101 webinar Thursday, March 31st at 7:00 PM EST where she’ll discuss some of the key considerations when choosing your daily vitamins and minerals.

To register, visit our website balancenaturopathic.com/news-and-events or email info@balancenaturopathic.com.

03/17/2022

Do you see ads for supplements and wonder if they'll really help ease your pain, PMS, or anxiety? Have you started taking a supplement because a friend recommended it? Do you stand in the supplement aisle feeling overwhelmed or confused?

If any of these are true for you, it may be time to check in with an expert on what you’re taking. Sign up for our Supplements 101 webinar on Thursday, March 31st at 7:00 PM EST where Dr. Abby will answer as many supplement related questions as she can.

To register, visit our website balancenaturopathic.com/news-and-events or email info@balancenaturopathic.com.

03/16/2022

This is a great article with information from the great Dr. Kara Fitzgerald.

When you read an article like this, though, it can be hard to know which of these supplements to consider taking. This is where your ND comes in....to help you know which of these recommendations is the best one for YOU!

If you want to review some basic supplement recommendations, sign up for our upcoming webinar:
https://www.balancenaturopathic.com/supplement-class-sign-up/

What are epinutrients, you ask? Allow us to explain.

03/10/2022

Does your supplement routine need a tweak?
Are you taking supplements of questionable quality?
Are you wondering if you need to take supplements at all!?

The world of vitamins, nutraceuticals and herbal medicines is huge! And there is a lot of misinformation. Our pandemic experience has given us all a new perspective on how we stay healthy so it’s a good time to review one basic component of health: the supplements we take!

Join our upcoming webinar to review some supplement facts and tips and to get your questions answered.

To sign up, visit our website balancenaturopathic.com/news-and-events or email info@balancenaturopathic.com.

03/02/2022

Feeling like life has been especially stressful lately? You’re not alone. While it’s normal to feel anxious around uncertainty, we’ve certainly learned about the importance of resilience and mindfulness in the past couple of years.

This article is a great resource for information on building your resilience. Dr. Abby loves the river rafting analogy since she often uses the same imagery to talk about the healing journey. Part of being resilient is staying healthy, both mentally and physically. It’s an important time to take a holistic approach to your health and wellbeing.

We all face trauma, adversity and other stresses. Here’s a roadmap for adapting to life-changing situations, and emerging even stronger than before.

02/24/2022

The 'godmother of women's health' passed away last month. We love reading about the pioneering women in medicine! Lila Wallis made women's health and pelvic exams safer and we honor her memory as we continue to advocate for equitable healthcare.

The Barnard alumna changed everything from the very way women are treated at the doctor’s office to life in medical school for female students.

02/08/2022

Meet Emma, our receptionist! She can't wait to work with all of our patients on their paths to holistic wellness.

02/05/2022

The basics. When it comes to meditation, it's good to come back to the basics.

Countless adults, teenagers, and children are embracing a daily mindfulness practice, hoping to ward off stress and stress-related health problems.