Detoxification Myths

Published March 5th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in naturopathy

Today, I feel the need to dispel a few common cleansing myths. To start with, I disagree that there are pounds of excess toxin and fecal matter buildup in our colons including the gum we swallowed in third grade. If this myth were true, colonoscopies would visualize this supposed build up. Of course they do

Thinking about Doing a Spring Cleanse?

Published March 3rd, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in diet, food as medicine, gardening, seasons, spring

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Today, I return to the theme of spring cleansing, something that was once part of our seasonal rhythm. In the springtime, traditional peoples naturally did a spring cleanse by eating the newly sprouting edible greens. Not only were they a welcome culinary addition to a winter of eating preserved food and meat, but the bitter

Case Study: Finding the Underlying Cause of Vague Symptoms

Published February 26th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in allergies, diet, food, food as medicine, patients

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About 9 months ago I began seeing a gentleman in his late 50’s complaining of mild abdominal pain, occasional diarrhea, mild to moderate temporal headaches and low level fatigue. He was functional, but not feeling as healthy as he thought he should feel. We did lab work that showed mildly lowered white blood cell counts

Dreaming of Spring

Published February 25th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in diet, prevention, spring

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I was joyfully surprised when I noticed the first daffodil blooming in my garden today! Its splash of yellow against the backdrop of melting white snow suddenly reminded me that spring is near. It’s been 3 solid weeks since February 2nd, when the groundhog saw its shadow and declared 6 more weeks of winter. That

Research News: Another Reason to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup

Published February 19th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in diet, food, prevention, research study

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Diet is central to any naturopathic treatment plan. There are several substances- I don’t even consider these being real food – that I ask every patient to eliminate from their diets. These include hydrogenated oils, artificial colorings, monosodium glutamate, preservatives and, last but not least, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (HFCS). HCFS has been in the

Case Study- Fever Cured by Homeopathy

Published February 17th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in flu, homeopathy, medicine, patients, pediatric health

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A respiratory virus has been passed around the home of one of the families I treat. Last night, their 2 & 1/2 year old toddler woke up in the middle of the night with a fever. Over the course of several hours, it went up to 102 degrees. Although 102 degrees is a healthy temperature,

Homeopathy Stimulates the Healing Power of Nature

Published February 12th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in flu, homeopathy, the healing power of nature

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We are in the middle of cold and flu season where I live. There is a particularly nasty respiratory virus going around the community right now that everyone is suddenly coming down with. As a naturopath, I aim to support the natural processes of the human body rather than suppress them. One of my favorite

We Are The Ones We Have Been Waiting For

Published February 11th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in library

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I am inspired by the following words from two totally different perspectives. The theme of both is empowerment: “We are the ones we have been waiting for.” It is time to take personal responsibility for making our own lives what we want them to be. This is a crucial part of the doctor-patient relationship. Stop

Katie’s story: Fatigue, high blood pressure and menopause

Published February 5th, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in diet, elderly health, patients

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Below is a case example to bring to life this model of therapeutic order. (Note: names changed to protect patient privacy) Katie is in her early 60’s and came into my office complaining of failing memory, fatigue, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and menopausal symptoms. She was exhausted to the point of having to nap

The Determinants of Health and Therapeutic Order

Published February 3rd, 2009

Posted by Dr. Philhower in healthcare, naturopathy, the healing power of nature

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When you see a naturopath you will be treated as a whole, unique person worthy of the best. With each of my patients, I strive to follow the following foundational naturopathic philosophies that, to me, make perfect sense. First, I consider The Determinants of Health for each patient, including: • Inborn determinants include your genetics,

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Detoxification Myths

Thinking about Doing a Spring Cleanse?

Case Study: Finding the Underlying Cause of Vague Symptoms

Dreaming of Spring

Research News: Another Reason to Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup

Case Study- Fever Cured by Homeopathy

Homeopathy Stimulates the Healing Power of Nature

We Are The Ones We Have Been Waiting For

Katie’s story: Fatigue, high blood pressure and menopause

The Determinants of Health and Therapeutic Order

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