Treating Depression and Anxiety With Natural Medicine

Treating Depression and Anxiety With Natural Medicine

How to Treat Depression And Anxiety With Natural Medicine I am often asked if I treat anxiety and depression using natural medicine, and the good news is, that there are a number of ways that depression can be treated naturally that are quite effective. Determining the right course of treatment is vital to helping people experience improved mood. This is one of the reasons that I do a thorough intake during a patients initial visit, and will often order a number of labs. Some common physiological causes of depression, that can overlooked by many clinicians, include thyroid…

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What Is Minimalism In Medicine?
Healing with natural medicine

What Is Minimalism In Medicine?

What Is Minimalism In Medicine? As a naturopathic doctor, I have always preferred a minimalist approach to treating disease.  Minimalism in medicine, can best be described by a guiding principle of naturopathic medicine which states—removing the obstacles to cure is the first step in the recovery process. Minimalism has become a central theme in my medical practice, and it is one of the guiding principles of naturopathic medicine that I learned as a medical student at NUNM. In fact, before a naturopathic doctor begins to prescribe any supplement or herb—they must first begin removing or eliminating any factors…

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Hot Flashes: What To Eat, And How To Supplement

Hot Flashes: What To Eat, And How To Supplement

Healing Hot Flashes With Diet People often ask me if there is a special diet for healing hot flashes.  And I assure them that there is.  To begin with the basics, I encourage people to eat a diet that is rich in plant foods— with only about 20% or less of one's daily caloric intake coming from animal products. I do have some patients that do very well on a diet that is 100% plant-based.  To find out more about my general guidelines for optimal health and weight-loss, you can check out that article here.  But whether…

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Brain Fog in Menopause: The Causes And The Treatment

Brain Fog in Menopause: The Causes And The Treatment

Brain Fog is a Common Symptom of Menopause Brain fog is a common problem in menopause, that affects virtually millions of women over the age of 40. People suffering from brain fog, often complain that they feel disoriented, or have trouble putting their thoughts together. If you are suffering from brain fog, then you may be experiencing a host of symptoms that include, mental confusion, trouble remembering names or events, or just a general feeling of being "spaced out."  Or, you may simply feel disoriented, along with a slow reaction time. There are a number of reasons…

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How To Stay Healthy on a Budget

How To Stay Healthy on a Budget

Staying Healthy on a Budget Want to stay healthy on a budget?  Are you feeling like you need to be a millionaire just to maintain your health?  You are not alone.  Trying to stay healthy on a budget can be a huge challenge. I have also done several videos on my YouTube Channel on this very subject.  To see the video you can click here! As a naturopathic doctor  working in Los Angeles, I work with a wide variety of people from all walks of life.  They all want to stay healthy, but they often are on…

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Optimal Health to 40. 50, 60 and Beyond!

Optimal Health to 40. 50, 60 and Beyond!

A Little Bit About Me and My Work as a Naturopathic Doctor Greetings, My Name is Dr. Whimsy Anderson, ND, and I am a licensed naturopathic doctor, based in Los Angeles.  My offices are located in the heart of the city — just a stone's throw away from Beverly Hills and West Hollywood.   In my practice, I enjoy helping people who are interested in improving their health and want to find the right diet and lifestyle for their unique needs.  To see the full YouTube video on this topic, you can click here! Healthy to 40,…

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