Naturopathic Family Medicine

12/12/2023

We have some upcoming closings we would like to let you all know about! Our clinic will be closed for the holiday Dec 25th and 26th as well as Jan 1st and 2nd. Dr. Richardson will be out of the office this week starting Thursday Dec 14th and will return Dec 20th. Dr Gilman will be out of office Dec 27th and returning Jan 3rd. We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday season!

11/22/2023

Just a reminder that our offices will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week for the holiday. Lee Mahoney is in office Wednesday morning in Fremont for appointments. Please stay safe, happy and healthy! Your team at NFM 🦃

10/20/2023

We now have adult flu vaccines! We currently do not offer covid vaccines. If you are looking to stay flu free schedule an appointment for your vaccine today.

How do you know a vampire is sick?
-He's coffin

Stay healthy everyone!

09/28/2023

We are now offering Covid vaccines for ages 5-12 years. Your family's health is our top priority. Schedule your vaccine today and remember to wash your hands, cover your mouth and eat your vegetables! If those things fail, we are here for you. Stay healthy!

09/20/2023

We want to keep you and your family healthy. We are now offering children's flu shots at both locations. Adult flu shots will be coming in shortly. Book an appointment today!

09/10/2023

It's that time of year again when students head back to school. And you know what that means... germs! Remember to wash your hands, drink plenty of water and we are always here in case you need a visit. Have a great school year!

09/04/2023

Happy Labor Day! Please keep in mind our offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. Dr. Richardson will be making a slow come back into the office starting September 7th. We appreciate your patience. Our acupuncturist Lee Mahoney will also be providing services starting next week in Fremont. Have a safe holiday weekend!

12/27/2022

Happy Holidays from the NFM Health team to you and yours! Have a safe holiday season!

12/13/2022

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12/03/2022

December 3rd is International day of persons with disabilities! Here are some ways of celebrating this day.

Some statistics first:
- Over 1 billion of disabled people live in developed countries.
- 46% of people over the age of 60 are disabled.
- Disabled people are the hardest hit by COVID-19.

Ableist language and their alternative:
- Bipolar—> Erratic, back and forth, all over the place
- Lame—> Disappointing, frustrating, tacky
- OCD—> Meticulous, neat, picky
- Sp**, ret***ed—> Silly, dorky
- Stupid—> foolish, silly, frustrating
- Depressed—> Upset, sad, blue
- crazy, insane—> Intense, wild, awesome, amazing, unreasonable, absurd, ridiculous
- Psycho, sociopath, psychotic—> Dangerous, threatening
- Derp—> Obviously
How can you practice being more inclusive every day?
1. Ensuring everyone has a voice.
2. Ask, ask, ask! Always ask how someone wants their disability to be identified. Some people prefer person first language while others don’t. For exp- “persons with autism” vs “autistic person.”
3. Include image descriptions and alternative text on social media posts.
4. Add captions to videos.
5. Avoid language that frames disability in a negative way or as a means to insult someone.
6. Accurate portrayal of disabled people.
7. Making spaces more inclusive.
8. Avoid using ableist language and use the alternatives presented above!

[Image description: Headline in purple titled “International day of persons with disabilities: How can we ensure those with hidden disabilities are not left behind?”. Disability pride flag on the left and group of people from various walks of life below.]

Source: University of Fraser Valley Ableism: Language and Microaggressions, United Nations, www.keshet.org

11/15/2022

November is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Early prostate cancer usually has no symptoms. If it is not caught early it can turn into more advanced cancer, which can have symptoms such as problems urinating, blood in urine or semen, having to urinate more often at night, and pain in the hips or back. The American Urological Association recommends prostate cancer screening for ages 40-55 who are at high risk and shared-decision making for ages 55-69. Schedule your preventative wellness exam today to talk more with your doctor.

11/09/2022

Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disorder that is not a normal part of aging. More than 6.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s currently with the number projected to surpass 13.8 million by 2060.

Some signs of symptoms of Alzheimer’s:
- Memory loss and confusion
- Difficulty creating new memories/learning new things.
- Difficulty with language
- Difficulty concentrating
- Shortened attention span
- Increased anger, agitation, aggression

Contact AFA’s helpline if you feel this resonates with you:
Phone: 866-232-8484
Text: 646-586-5283
Web: www.alzfdn.org

Source: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

11/02/2022

Today is National Stress Awareness Day! It is very easy to get overwhelmed with the amount of day to day tasks we all are trying to keep up with nowadays. Managing stress is really important for your mental, emotional and physical health! Do you need help with stress management? Make an appointment today!

10/25/2022

October 24-28th is Body Acceptance Week!
Ideally, self love should be practiced every single day of the year. However, some days can definitely be harder than others due to the capitalistic world we live in which does not necessarily allow that to be “scheduled” in.

Our favorite ways to practice some self love during our busy day is through embracing rituals such as a morning cup of tea/coffee, snuggling loved ones and through listening to podcasts while capping of the day with a warm shower.

Taking small moments to remember to put yourself first through your tumultuous day through boundary setting to protect your energy along with letting go of that perfection to love yourself, in all your messy glory.

Would you join me in trying to turn that self love button “on” as often as you can?

love care

10/19/2022

Today is International Pronoun Day! Asking and using someone’s correct pronouns is about respect and dignity. Here at NFM, we provide pronoun stickers in the lobby for all of our patients. The next time you are in we invite you to wear yours!

10/10/2022

Your mental health matters! If you find that you are struggling and need extra support whether it be counseling, supplements or medications...WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!

10/07/2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Are you due for your screening mammogram?

The United States Preventative Services Task Force recommends people with breast tissue ages 50-74 get biennial screening mammography done. They also recommend people with breast tissue ages 40-49 get biennial screening. Those with family history of breast cancer can benefit from screening starting at age 40. Make an appointment with your doctor today to see if you are due for your screening mammogram.

09/26/2022