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Fountain Hills Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:35:48 +0000

Hi everyone, I have exciting news….I have established Fountain Hills Naturopathic Medicine in Fountain Hills, AZ (near Scottsdale.) The move from Seattle went great, I am all situated and will be practicing at this new clinic at 16719 e Palisades Blvd Suite 205, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. I am really excited for this new opportunity, [...]

High Blood Pressure: 21 Natural Remedies

Kitchen Table Medicine — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 01:52:49 +0000

What are the Best Natural Medicines for High Blood Pressure? By Dr. Nicole Sundene, Naturopathic Physician High blood pressure or “hypertension” is a tough nut to crack with natural medicines. Of course, there are many etiologies to this common disease; however, most cases are because we have gotten fat, old, and out of shape. Yes, [...]

New Year’s Resolution: Don’t Fall for the Monkey Trap

Kitchen Table Medicine — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:40:21 +0000

By Bonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer Moving on in many ways means saying goodbye. The problem is, goodbyes are often hard, even when the place we are headed may be a good place to be. I don’t know why it is so hard to let go of the past, but it is. We prefer the “known” [...]

How to Quit Smoking

Kitchen Table Medicine — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 00:15:00 +0000

By Life Coach, Tim Brownson As a certified hypnotherapist people sometimes call me for help with quitting smoking. The first question I ask them is why they want to stop? That usually generates a look of horror akin to if I’d asked them if they could marry their 13-year-old daughter have a goat as the [...]

Natural Psoriasis Treatments

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:52:07 +0000

What natural medicines do you recommend for psoriasis? The scaly silvery plaques of psoriasis that typically affect the elbows, knees, scalp, and other actively moving or injured regions can be unbelievably frustrating to manage and treat with natural or conventional therapies. Conventional treatments work to reduce itching, inflammation, and inhibit skin overgrowth. Natural medicines also [...]

Smoothie Recipe

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:46:46 +0000

Recently someone told me that they “don’t have time to eat breakfast”. I replied “you don’t have time to NOT eat breakfast. Not eating breakfast is killing you slowly. Your lifespan will be shortened by not taking care of yourself properly, therefore if you don’t eat breakfast you will REALLY be short on time.” As [...]

Immune Support Breakfast

Kitchen Table Medicine — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:45:19 +0000

This is intended to be used to strengthen the Immune System and is not designed to be hypoallergenic. Modify as needed for your personal dietary needs. 4 cups Rolled Grains Begin by using the following proportions, adjust as necessary: 2 cups rolled oats (flakes); use 4 cups if other grains are unavailable. 2 cups other [...]

The Fifteen Most Fabulous Herbal Sedatives

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:10:45 +0000

Do you ever just feel like you need to take a pill to take the edge off? Well a lot of us get extra stressed around the holiday season, and if you don’t want to take something that will totally knock you out, try a gentle relaxing cup of sedative tea instead of popping a [...]

Horse Chestnut For Hemorrhoids

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:04:37 +0000

Is this an ancient medieval torture device? No, it is simply a horse chestnut seed. Previously used for pelting other children on the playground, for adults the seed of Aesculus hippocastanum is a fabulous cure for hemorrhoids and varicose veins. Hemorrhoids are just varicose veins as well, so if you tend to have a weak [...]

How to Enjoy Holiday Treats without Fattening Up

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:00:26 +0000

By Bonnie Pfiester, Fitness Trainer Everyone knows it’s easy to gain weight over the Holidays. Christmas parties and yummy treats seem to replace exercise and healthy food. Once high calorie foods are in our view it’s hard to get them out of our head. Although most people admit going off their diet this time of [...]

Insomnia: The Best Bedtime Snacks for Insomniacs

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:59:46 +0000

By Dr. Nicole Sundene Can the kitchen table cure insomnia? It might just be the quick fix for a certain type of insomnia. Everyone knows that eating a big meal before bed is not healthy. Food just “sits there” and doesn’t optimally digest when we are inactive, as the peristaltic contractions of our gut are [...]

Are You On the Sumo Wrestler Diet?

Kitchen Table Medicine — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:49:38 +0000

By Bonnie Pfiester Fitness Trainer Have you ever wondered what Sumo wrestlers eat to look the way they do? Recently, out of curiosity, I decided to do my own research and I was shocked at my findings. The Sumo diet looked a little too familiar. First, Sumo wrestlers typically eat only two times a day, [...]

21 Free Preventative Medicine Habits!

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:28:55 +0000

#1 Laugh- When we laugh we release endorphins that make us feel good. These endorphins reduce pain and stress. Stress is a common cause of chronic disease. Maybe you just lost a ton of money in the stock market and don’t feel like laughing a whole lot about it, but can’t you just muster up [...]

How ANYONE Can be a Naturopath in 10 Simple Steps

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:27:40 +0000

By Dr. Nicole Sundene One day a student from UW Med School followed me around on my Bastyr Internship Rounds and said, “is being a Naturopathic Doctor all about fish oil and probiotics?” To which I responded, “pretty much.” As much as this is a little tongue in cheek humor for my colleagues, I hope [...]

What is Acupuncture?

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:12:52 +0000

Is there anything you would like to know about acupuncture? Well today is your lucky day, as I interviewed Eric Martin, LAC one of Bastyr Clinic’s finest acupuncturists. On top of that, Eric is a walking Rolodex of herbal information. I first met Eric in an advanced Botany class, as he was one of the [...]

Sunshine Carrots with Basil

Kitchen Table Medicine — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 22:12:45 +0000

A great classic. With cooler days upon us, serve this as a side dish that will warm you up and tantalize your taste buds. Ingredients 5 med. carrots 1 tbsp. turbinado sugar 1 tsp. organic cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ginger 1/8 Tsp. cinnamon 1 Tsp. basil 1/4 c. orange juice, freshly squeezed 2 [...]

Autism: Gluten Free?

Kitchen Table Medicine — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 21:17:26 +0000

For a success story involving autism and the GFCF diet, read Jake’s Story. By Dr. Selena Eon, ND The prevalence of autistic spectrum disorders appears to be increasing, either through increased incidence or through better diagnosis. Currently, there is no known cause, and no known cure. Without a known cure, desperate families are turning to [...]

Weight Loss

Kitchen Table Medicine — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:30:33 +0000

There is no cheating the system. In order to lose weight, one must follow the basic laws of physiology that you must consume fewer calories than you burn each day. Or alternatively, you must burn more calories from exercise than you consume. Addressing the underlying causes behind poor eating and lifestyle habits is the ONLY way [...]

Anti-aging Tip: Eat Dates!

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:32:29 +0000

By Rod Newbound, RN Although the exact origin of the date palm is lost in antiquity, it is known to have been used in construction of the temple of the moon god near Ur in Southern Iraq (Mesopotamia) as early a 4000 BC. Dates were considered very important in both the Jewish and Islamic religions, [...]

Scientists Discover How Cranberries Prevent Bladder Infections

Dr. Nicole Sundene — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:28:58 +0000

By Rod Newbound, RN, Anti-Aging Expert Although it’s been known for several years that cranberries can prevent urinary tract infections, up until now, the exact mechanism has remained a mystery. But in a newly published study, scientists at Worcester Polytechnic Institute say they’ve discovered the secret. They found that virulent bacteria, like the kind that [...]