Case Study- CranioSacral Therapy for Pain and Injuries

Published April 14th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in naturopathy

While I was a student at Bastyr University, I studied CranioSacral Therapy in addition to the required Physical Medicine coursework. This gentle form of bodywork can provide profound healing on all levels- emotional and mental as well as physical. It is as relaxing as a deep tissue massage even though it involves only light touch

Excellent Herbal Medicine link and Eulogy for my Favorite Herbalist

Published April 9th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in nature

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Today I want to honor the life of Michael Moore, one of the most knowledgeable herbalists of our time, who passed away recently. His writings are not only informative, but enjoyable to read. Below you will find the link to the homepage for his school of herbal medicine, which continues on. You can access an

The Naturopathic Approach to Spring Cleaning- part IV

Published April 7th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in seasons, spring

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FOCUSING ON THE EARTH ELEMENT IN SPRING CLEANING TODAY: PESTICIDES: In one study, environmental measurements of organophosphorus pesticides were conducted in the homes of 13 children, who lived either in the Seattle metropolitan area or in the agricultural region of Washington State. Half of the indoor air samples contained detectable levels of chlorpyrifos or diazinon.

The Naturopathic Approach to Spring Cleaning, Part II

Published March 31st, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in food, seasons, spring

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PLAYING WITH FIRE- LOOK AT YOUR HEATING SOURCES TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE SAFE COOKING: Carbon monoxide from gas kitchen stoves and carcinogens from volatilized cooking products make the kitchen one of the unhealthiest rooms in the house . So, make sure you have a good grease fan over the stove and always use it.

Naturopathic Approach to Spring Cleaning

Published March 26th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in seasons, spring

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How much dust has accumulated in your home this winter? Did you know that it might contain pesticide residue and other toxins? Did you resolve to organize and keep your house clean this year? Now is the time to embrace the waxing light energy and spring into action. It doesn’t do much good to cleanse

Happy spring! Simple spring cleansing tip for today

Published March 25th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in seasons, spring

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Happy spring equinox! The dark days of winter are behind us and everyone seems to be feeling more energetic, going out more, and getting motivated to live healthier. Are you ready to shed some layers and show some skin as the weather warms up? Today I will share a classic naturopathic technique for stimulating gentle

Getting Rid of Parasites and Preventing Re-infection

Published March 20th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in diet, food, food as medicine, prevention

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Picking up where my last post left off, the gentleman with Entaomeba histolytica parasites in his intestines chose to treat it with pharmaceutical medicines rather than herbal anti-parasitics. I gave him a choice and presented the pros and cons of each treatment protocol. The drug route is potentially toxic, takes about a month to complete

Case Study- Testing for causes of digestive problems

Published March 18th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in allergies, diet, food

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Right before Thanksgiving, the gentleman with the egg allergy (see 2/26/09 post) contacted me again. His chief complaint this time was abdominal pain. It waxed and waned and was not severe, but was accompanied by diarrhea sometimes, more often headaches, and constant fatigue. It came on slowly over the course of the fall and seemed

Poem- I AM WOMAN

Published March 10th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in celebrate!, spring, women's health

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This week, I am taking a short break from writing about clinical naturopathy. It is tax time, spring planting time and a busy time at the office. So, I will continue with the theme of celebrating International Women’s Day. I hope you enjoy the following poem written by my friend, Kindi Farhnkopf. She read it

Happy International Women’s Day!

Published March 9th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in celebrate!, women's health

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Today, March 8th 2009, is International Women’s Day. Let’s take a moment to honor all women and the amazing work they do in this world. Women’s rights have come a long way and I am thankful for all the opportunities I have that my grandmother did not. I believe that balance between feminine and masculine

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Case Study- CranioSacral Therapy for Pain and Injuries

Excellent Herbal Medicine link and Eulogy for my Favorite Herbalist

The Naturopathic Approach to Spring Cleaning- part IV

The Naturopathic Approach to Spring Cleaning, Part II

Naturopathic Approach to Spring Cleaning

Happy spring! Simple spring cleansing tip for today

Getting Rid of Parasites and Preventing Re-infection

Case Study- Testing for causes of digestive problems

Poem- I AM WOMAN

Happy International Women’s Day!

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