Oregon Naturopathic Clinic

08/17/2024

Can vinegar help depression?

Researchers have discovered that a daily dose of vinegar could improve symptoms of depression, pointing to the possibility that future treatments might come with a few spoonfuls of sour.

08/14/2024

The science of intuition, it's not just "magical" thinking.

How we come to know things without knowing them.

07/27/2024

07/03/2024

We've moved! Our new address is 1132 5th St., Springfield, OR, 97477 (in a shared space with Oregon Optimal Health). Come see us at our new location (by appointment only)!

06/14/2024

Gut microbiome affects hormone balance!

Researchers discovered that gut bacteria produce hormones critical for pregnancy and mental health, using hydrogen gas (from flatulence) to convert steroids. This finding could lead to new treatments for postpartum depression and other hormone-related conditions.

06/11/2024

Adrenal function affects cognitive fatigue.

Pupil diameter decreases as cognitive fatigue sets in during prolonged esports play, making it a reliable indicator of mental strain that is not always perceived by the player, according to new research.

05/26/2024

Naturopathic doctors (NDs) undergo rigorous training to diagnose and treat illness. Like MDs, NDs are primary care physicians―a patient’s first stop for medical care.

05/10/2024

Why do people seek out the care of a licensed naturopathic doctor (ND)?

🌱 Some patients are looking for optimal health - not just “normal” lab values or merely the absence of disease. NDs are trained to treat the whole person. This requires taking the time to listen and understand the genetic, environmental, and behavioral/lifestyle factors that can affect your health.

🌄 NDs understand there is no one-size-fits-all treatment that works for everybody. After your visit with an ND, you’ll leave the doctor’s office with a treatment plan uniquely tailored to you, your health status, your health goals, and your lifestyle.

🎯 Sometimes sleep problems, aches and pains, difficult skin rashes, and stomach discomfort are symptoms of an underlying illness. While these symptoms can be managed, it’s more important to understand and treat the root cause—which is the focus of naturopathic medicine.

💪🏽 An ND will help you learn what your body needs to get well and stay healthy. Patients have the opportunity to feel empowered and hopeful when they are actively engaged in managing their own health.

🔥 Pain that lasts six months or more is more complex than acute pain and requires a holistic, long-term approach. NDs are trained to determine which combination of therapies may work best to heal or manage your pain safely so that you can resume daily activities.

🌿 Certain chronic health conditions with symptoms like fatigue, insomnia, or gastrointestinal distress can be difficult to diagnose and treat. NDs use diagnostic tools common in conventional medicine (detailed health histories and targeted laboratory testing/imaging, etc.), but are also trained in holistic approaches for when those methods do not get to the root of the issue. These approaches can open doors to new treatment pathways and options.

👉 Find a naturopathic doctor near you at FindANaturalDoctor.com or bit.ly/FindAnND

09/15/2022

Taking a daily multivitamin might be associated with improved brain function in older adults, a new study says, and the benefit appears to be greater for those with a history of cardiovascular disease.

01/29/2021

Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) in Japan show that melatonin and its metabolites promote the formation of long-term memories in mice and protect against cognitive decline. Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) showed that melatonin’s metabolite AMK ca

11/07/2020

Over 80 percent of 200 COVID-19 patients in a hospital in Spain have vitamin D deficiency, according to a new study.