Food Sensitivity Testing & Restrictive Diets
We receive many calls from people interested in food allergy or food sensitivity testing. This continues despite negative media attention about every 5 years claiming that there is no scientific evidence to support food sensitivity testing. In these media articles, patients claim that the test results caused them to fear food or make lifestyle changes that were unhealthy. And in my 18 years of clinical practice, I see this harm too. But I still requisition food sensitivity testing for my patients and find these results, at times, invaluable. Here’s why.
The “forbidden” acupuncture points are an intriguing part of Chinese Medicine theory. They are considered strong enough to trigger miscarriage during pregnancy – hence the “forbidden” part. But for people who aren’t pregnant, their reputation is still worth noting: When applied as part of a broader treatment plan for your 
Are you struggling with chronic pain that just won’t go away, even after seeing all kinds of doctors and specialists?
Menopause marks a major transition in a woman’s life, bringing with it a host of physiological changes — many of which stem from a sharp decline in estrogen and progesterone levels. While hot flashes and mood swings are commonly discussed, one of the less visible but equally significant impacts is the effect on muscle mass and overall physical strength. As women enter their 50s and beyond, strength training becomes not just beneficial, but essential.
Despite much research and excellent evidence, acupuncture as a treatment choice for chronic pain remains somewhat controversial. We just don’t have a good grasp of why or how acupuncture works. We also don’t have a good understanding of why chronic pain exists! These medical mysteries combined keep an excellent therapeutic opportunity on the sidelines. I’d like to remove some of these obstacles to pain relief for our KIHC community.
When human spirit is so much a part of health and healing, what does it mean for physical healing if you’re someone who’d rather talk about your bowel movements than of how you support your spiritual health?
Our Naturopathic Doctors collaborated recently to review the nuances and best practices for dozens of pain products on the market. It’s become an essential part of our work, given how many people find the side-effects of prescription pain pills intolerable. So while you work with our integrative team to address the underlying cause of pain, use these tips and safer symptom-management approaches to find some quick pain relief.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from traumatic experiences. EMDR works by targeting the feelings, thoughts, or behaviors that arise from trauma, helping the brain reorganize and release them in a healthy way. Originally developed by psychologist Dr. Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR has since become a widely recognized treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, and other conditions related to past distressing events.
