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Why do I feel off? MTHFR!

May 28, 2014

“I know there is something wrong with me but my doctor said everything is normal. I just feel off.” This is a common theme for people suffering from a variety of symptoms, such as chronic fatigue, undiagnosed mood disorders, chronic allergies, and...

Modified Citrus Pectin- the Natural Galectin-3 inhibitor

Mar 11, 2014

How does cancer spread? All of our cells have a controlled, normal life cycle; a beginning and an end. Inflammation from toxins, viruses and bacteria, or just plain old stress, can cause mutations in normal cell DNA, which can disrupt the cell’s programmed cell...

Low Libido? Testosterone is not just for men

Nov 22, 2013

Do you suffer from fatigue, mood changes, weight gain, and low libido? Millions of women suffer from hormonal imbalance and are often misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression. Interestingly, low libido is one of the most common complaints in women of all ages. Yes, young...

A Celebration of Naturopathic Medicine

Oct 16, 2013

On September 10, 2013, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution (Sen. Res. 221) designating October 7 – October 13 as Naturopathic Medicine Week. The resolution recognizes the value of naturopathic medicine in providing “safe, effective, and affordable...

In response to the latest news that fish oil can lead to prostate cancer:

Jul 16, 2013

In light of the recent SELECT study on prostate cancer that was published this past week, our trusted fish oil supplier (Nordic Naturals) is providing an official response, which is attached to this message. Also attached is the response from the Council for...

Dehydration Prevention

Jul 16, 2013

Especially in this valley, you don’t want to be caught in a state of dehydration. If you wait until you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated. Because of most people’s lack of water intake, the dehydration threshold is closer than you think. With the...

Jump Start the New Year with a New You

Jan 3, 2013

The annual number one resolution of all time is to lose weight and get healthy. After indulging in festivities from November to January and enjoying all those sugary food and drinks, those pesky extra pounds have probably found your waistline. Participating in a...

Life after cancer- Nourishing your health

Jan 1, 2013

“What do I do to keep the cancer from coming back?” “What do I eat?” “What do I not eat?” “How do I live a cancer free life/lifestyle?” These questions are ones that I hear from my patients every day. Hippocrates said it...

Common Sense for the Common Cold: Keep your Immune System Strong and Kicking

Dec 2, 2012

By: Sonja N. Fung, ND The immune system is a complex network in our body that works to fight off harmful substances and disease-causing microorganisms called pathogens. Our immune system includes the lymph nodes, spleen, thymus, bone marrow, and white blood cells....

A Brave New World: The Benefits of Integrative Medicine in the World of Chronic Disease Care

Oct 27, 2012

By Sonja Fung, ND There is a trend in health care of “conventional” medical practitioners and “alternative” care professionals working together. This practice provides the best of both health care worlds in a fully integrated model of medicine that not only addresses...

A Brave New World: The Benefits of Integrative Medicine in the World of Chronic Disease Care

Oct 27, 2012

By Sonja Fung, ND There is a trend in health care of “conventional” medical practitioners and “alternative” care professionals working together. This practice provides the best of both health care worlds in a fully integrated model of medicine that not only addresses...

When the body turns on itself: The rising auto-immune incidence in America

Aug 28, 2012

By Dr. Sonja Fung The National Institutes of Health reports 23 million Americans suffer from auto-immune diseases. It lands on the top ten list for causes of death in female children and women under 64 years of age. Our immune system is like our protective army,...

Linking Gut Health and Arthritis

Jul 27, 2012

By Dr. Sonja Fung, ND We all know how debilitating arthritis is in our life. It can be things like the inability to put on a shirt up to the inability to walk. But did you know that your digestive health can be a critical factor in the treatment of arthritis?...

Q&A: Summer Health

Jun 28, 2012

Why do some people say sunscreen actually leads to more cancer? Physiology answers this. The pigment responsible for tanning, melanin, has other important roles: it absorbs the UV rays and neutralizes bad free-radicals when skin is invaded by bacteria, fungi, and...

Healing with Bones

May 27, 2012

By: Dr. Sonja Fung As I was mulling over what health topic to write on, I thought, why not talk about one of my favorite subjects, good food. I love good food. When I get a food craving, I will drive a couple hours, even, to get my fix. So when the topic of bone broth...