THE PERSPECTIVE Naturopathic Medicine is defined by principles rather than by methods or modalities. Above all, it honors the body’s innate wisdom to heal. Naturopathic Medicine is dedicated to the study and celebration of nature’s healing powers. It is a dynamic philosophy that recognizes the interconnection and interdependence of all living things. Naturopathic Doctors

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I spent a couple hours today harvesting organic blueberries at the local U-pick patch. Is there an organic blueberry farm near you? Now is the time to harvest a year’s supply of blueberries and freeze them. Freezing actually makes them more nutritious as the cell walls break and more of the heart and blood vessel

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Our first blog post went out on January 26, 2009 and one year later we continue to thrive! We timed the blog’s introduction to fall on Chinese New Year, thinking this a fortuitous time for a new beginning. The wheel has made a complete revolution and here we are again about to celebrate the second

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Here in the Pacific Northwest, and in many other areas of the US, Oregon grape [aka Berberis aquifolium; Mahonia aquifolium; Mahonia nervosa in the Berberidaceae family] plants cover the forest floor in abundance.  We are lucky this potent medicinal plant grows locally, as it has many uses.  I most often recommend it as an antibacterial, antiviral

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