The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly referred to as Obama Care, includes numerous mentions of the words “wellness” and “prevention” while also emphasizing the importance of cost-effective health care, yet the words “naturopathic medicine” are not mentioned once. The Federal Government has recognized the need in healthcare for exactly what naturopathic doctors (NDs) offer but […]

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It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted a recipe, so I’m including a favorite this week. Sofrito is a sauce coming from the Spanish Caribbean that is most commonly associated with Puerto Rico, but that also has variant styles in the Dominican Republic

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This past Monday, I had the honor of being present for the signing of the bill that will license naturopathic doctors in the state of Maryland. It has been a long, hard road in pursuit of this goal, but the moment has finally arrived, and in March of

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On April 14, 2014, Governor Martin O’Malley signed into law a bill allowing for the licensure of naturopathic doctors in the state of Maryland making Maryland the 18th licensed state for NDs in the U.S. The first licenses will be issued to NDs by March 1, 2016. What does it take to get a state […]

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Most of us know about the so-called ‘superbug’ MRSA, or methcillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and the health problems it causes. Our history of overusing antibiotic drugs has resulted in strains of bacteria that have adapted defenses against thos

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