Health Blog
Topic: Integrative Medicine
What is longevity medicine?
We talked with Dr. Erica Oberg, ND, MPH, an integrative and natural medicine specialist whose clinical practice focuses on preventing, reversing, and taming chronic disease, neuro-regeneration, and anti-aging. Dr. Oberg has practiced integrative and natural medicine for nearly 20 years and has held leadership positions in medical schools, NIH research, public health, and clinical practice.... Read More
A whole-person approach to treating depression
We talked with Dr. Peter Bongiorno, ND, LAc, a naturopathic physician who specializes in treating patients with mental health conditions. Dr. Bongiorno graduated from Bastyr University and completed five years of training in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture. Before medical school, he researched as a pre-doctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland... Read More
Pioneering a new, individualized approach to medical cannabis treatment
We talked with Dr. Ben Caplan, one of the foremost doctors in the new field of cannabis medicine. A licensed, board-certified Doctor of Family Medicine, Dr. Caplan received his medical degree at Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency in Family Medicine at the Boston Medical Center. For the past two decades, he... Read More
Medical cannabis 101: A discussion with Dr. Caroline MacCallum
Medical cannabis has been legalized in all but 14 states in the U.S. and its use for treating a range of conditions is a growing topic of conversation in the medical community. We talked with Caroline MacCallum, MD, a specialist in internal medicine, with expertise in complex pain and cannabinoid medicine. Dr. MacCallum is the... Read More
Naturopathic Oncology: An Expert Interview with Dr. Daniel Rubin
We recently talked with Daniel Rubin, ND, FABNO, a nationally recognized naturopathic oncologist and member of PinnacleCare’s Medical Advisory Board, about the benefits of naturopathic oncology and combining this specialized care with conventional cancer treatments. He is Co-Founder and Medical Director of Naturopathic Specialists, LLC, in Scottsdale, AZ and treats patients in all 50 states... Read More
Spring allergies? These naturopathic treatments can help
It’s finally getting warmer and spring is on the way. While it’s great to be able to spend time enjoying the outdoors, for the more than 40 million Americans who have seasonal allergies, spring can mean the return of allergy symptoms. To help control the sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes, consider trying these naturopathic approaches... Read More
Can the bacteria in your intestines affect your health?
In recent years, researchers have become increasingly interested in exploring the link between the more than 100 trillion bacteria that live on and in the human body, known as the human microbiome, and a variety of health issues. Several recent studies have found connections between the type and number of bacteria in the intestines and... Read More