Healthy Lymphatics (and why it matters) The liver and the gut are two primary systems responsible for eliminating waste products and toxins from the body (detoxification) processes in your body. The lungs and integument (skin) also eliminate waste/toxins too, but
Liver Metabolism: The 3 Phases of Detoxification
Today we’re explaining the process of how the liver removes toxins from the body in a complex series of chemical reactions. In our practice of naturopathic, acupuncture and primary care medicine in Portland, Oregon, one of the most common issues
Why “Out of Network” is Good for Patients
Why Are We a “Cash Pay”, Out of Network Practice? As both a working mother and small business owner, I understand the need to make a household budget go further and I’m always looking for creative ways to manage costs.
Dr. Dani’s Back! (and baby update)
Dr. Danielle Lockwood’s New Baby ***Scroll down for more baby pics! Baby Sophia Grace Lockwood was born on February 4th, 2019 at 1:06pm with a birth weight of 7lbs 11oz. Mother and daughter were both released from the hospital in
Settling in a Relationship
Settling in a relationship NOTE: As both a naturopathic doctor and human being, I find the subject of human relationships both fascinating and relevant to our physical health. The emotional pain around romantic difficulties can actually cause physical declines in
Take Control of Your Narrative
Taking Ownership of My Internal Dialogue With the New Year now in full swing, many of us (myself included) have taken a few moments to reflect on our lives and reaffirm our purpose. Many people much further along in their
Acupuncture for Cold & Flu
Acupuncture for Colds and Flus Benefits of Acupuncture for Cold & Flu Treating Sore Throat With Acupuncture The first sign of an impending respiratory infection is often a sore throat. Sometimes this worsens until it hurts to swallow or eat.
Natural Cold and Flu Remedies
Natural Cold and Flu Remedies: Cold and Flu Home Remedies: Natural Cold and Flu Remedies Black Elderberry For Cold and Flu Black elderberry for cold and flu is a proven natural remedy. Also known as sambucus nigra, black elderberry is
Are Cold & Flu Medications Worth It?
Natural Tamiflu Alternative: Black Elderberry With the height of the Cold and Flu season just around the corner, many people are weighing their options on whether or not to take medications to treat it. Since the groundbreaking discover of antibiotics
The Adderall Epidemic
Adderall Epidemic: The Fallout of Over-Prescribing Adderall prescriptions & ADHD are on the rise The Centers for Disease control estimated that around 5% of children in the United States had Attention Deficit and Hyperactively Disorder in the 1990’s. Since then,