Thrive GI: Natural Digestive Medicine

07/15/2025

Why the FODMAP diet won’t cure your IBS:

Experts agree that high FODMAP foods are not bad for everyone, and only people who are “sensitive” to FODMAPs should follow the diet. But this is where the questioning and discussion stops, instead of asking the more important question, “What is it about this patient and their health that make...

06/23/2025

Probiotics vs. enzymes: what is the difference and when should you take each one?

In my years of practicing as a naturopathic physician who specializes in digestive health, the two supplements I see confused most often by patients are probiotics and digestive enzymes. While thes…

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.

05/06/2025

Navigating the path to Naturopathic Medicine

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.

04/24/2025

Why the FODMAP diet won’t cure your IBS:

Experts agree that high FODMAP foods are not bad for everyone, and only people who are “sensitive” to FODMAPs should follow the diet. But this is where the questioning and discussion stops, instead of asking the more important question, “What is it about this patient and their health that make...

04/14/2025

The Benefits of Berberine for your Health:

Berberine is a plant alkaloid with many powerful and positive effects on the human body. There are many herbs that contain berberine, with the most common ones being barberry, goldenseal, Chinese c…

04/10/2025

Three reasons why naturopathic doctors excel at treating gastrointestinal symptoms

Why see a naturopathic doctor for your IBS, SIBO, constipation, diarrhea, GERD, food intolerances.

04/04/2025

Should you get tested for food allergies and intolerances? A naturopathic doctor’s viewpoint:

Many people seek out my clinic wondering if their intestinal symptoms are related to food allergies. They want to know if they should be avoiding certain foods to improve their health or help treat…

03/31/2025

First day at our new office location! Cascade Crest Office Suites: 108 SE 124th Ave, Suite 16, Vancouver, WA 98684

03/28/2025

Thrive GI has a new location starting March 31st:
108 SE 124th Ave, Suite 16 Vancouver, WA 98684

We are excited to move into our bigger and better space over the weekend!

02/24/2025

Herbal Spotlight: Boswellia for the treatment of intestinal inflammation

Boswellia, also known as Indian frankincense, is an herbal extract from the Boswellia serrata tree. It is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine, and its origins come from India, Africa, and the Arabi…