Articles by Daniel Breeman
The Dangers of Lingering Lyme
Lyme disease can be a challenging adversary for physician and patients alike. Often misdiagnosed and with no definite guidelines or vaccine for treatment, Lyme disease can be a dangerous and lingering infection. And while a vaccine is currently under development, if left untreated, Lyme disease can allow the bacteria to travel through the bloodstream and ...
A Beautiful Mind
Proper nutrition, lifestyle choices fuel cognitive health. With aging, comes normal changes in cognition…and the desire to slow the process for those most affected. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, three specific changes in cognitive health as we age include, reduced processing speed, greater tendency to be distracted and reduced capacity ...
CAM Forecast 2015
Natural Practitioner (NP) convened a panel of experts to discuss this movement toward a more shared practice and asked them their thoughts on what 2015 might hold as the CAM model continues to move in that direction. Participants include: • Emily M. Gonzalez, ND, Senior Scientific Development Associate, Life Extension • Gillian Hanson, ND • ...
Dr. Rita Bettenburg Receives Living Legend Award from NCNM and OANP
National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) and the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians (OANP) recently honored Rita Bettenburg, ND, with the organizations’ highest honor, the 2014 Living Legend award. The award was conferred at a banquet held Dec. 6 at the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront Hotel. The award recognized Dr. Bettenburg’s outstanding leadership, commitment to ...
Detouring Depression
Natural remedies, therapies can be part of an effective overall treatment plan. When world-renowned comedian and actor Robin Williams took his own life earlier this year, many were surprised to learn that the high-energy comic suffered from depression. All too often, this disorder is associated with only those groups singled out as being “down on ...
Ending The Cycle Of Addiction
Holistic approaches can help those suffering with addictive behaviors.The numbers surrounding alcohol and drug addiction in the United States can be staggering.According to statistics from the Florida Institute of Technology, alcohol is the most widely used drug in America and the third leading cause of death, behind only heart disease and cancer.Further, alcohol and other ...
Taking A Bite Out Of Aging
Healthy aging begins with nutritional support from the inside out.Is diet alone enough to slow or even reverse the aging process? What role does exercise play in our never-ending quest to regain youth and vitality? Can nutritional supplements help? What about the emotional aspect of healthy aging?For years we’ve heard about diets high in antioxidants, ...
Moving Toward A Stress-Free Life
Lifestyle changes and nutrient replenishment can help patients live a healthier, happier life. Stress is an everyday part our lives. Whether it be emotional, mental or physical, stress takes a toll on our bodies and can prevent us from completing even the most mundane daily tasks as well as enjoying our leisure time with family ...
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