Interviews

Funny, Fearless, Fascinating: a Conversation with Nutritional Medicine Guru, Alan Gaby

January 27, 2022

We all know the book. Most of us probably have it. For many of us, especially the younger docs, Nutritional Medicine by Alan Gaby, MD, was our go-to reference during interminable student clinic hours and board exam study sessions, and now has a hallowed place of honor on our office bookshelves. Has it been awhile […]

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From Herbalist to Author: the Writer's Journey

January 27, 2022

How long does it take to publish a textbook series? For this naturopathic doctor and renowned herbalist, the journey spans nearly a decade. “I think this is the culmination of my many notes and class handouts and conference venues and powerpoint presentations or lecture notes that I would give to students or give to conference attendees. […]

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In Service, with Love: How One ND is Changing the Face of Medicine in His Community

January 27, 2022

Chris Meletis always knew he wanted to help people. After graduating from Reed College in the late 1980s, he went on to continue three years of conventional medical school, determined to provide care to marginalized communities, before realizing that he was almost on the perfect path–but not quite. After a conversation with a naturopathic doctor […]

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Sharing the Light: An Interview with Dr. Verna Hunt

January 27, 2022

Have you ever been in the awe-inspiring presence of a living legend? Dr. Verna Hunt, a chiropractor and naturopathic doctor in Ontario and graduate of what is now known as the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, carries with her the flame of wisdom — and she is more than happy to share the light. As […]

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Safe Harbor Laws: Protecting the Public and the Healing Arts

November 6, 2019

What are the laws surrounding the practice of medicine and who gets to decide what these laws are? Can unlicensed naturopaths, homeopaths, herbalists, and other natural medicine healers practice their medicine legally? What specifically does the practice of medicine entail? Most people probably don’t want their next-door neighbor to be able to perform general surgery […]

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The Way of CTCA: Naturopathic Oncology Gets a Place at the Table

May 18, 2019

A recent family trip to the Midwest had me reconnecting with colleagues in Chicagoland, and, serendipitously, I found myself having dinner with an old friend, who later invited me to visit her office at the Midwest outpost of The Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA). Yes, please!   A Center for Healing Truth be told, […]

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From Herbalist to Author: the Writer’s Journey

September 24, 2018

How long does it take to publish a textbook series? For this naturopathic doctor and renowned herbalist, the journey spans nearly a decade. “I think this is the culmination of my many notes and class handouts and conference venues and powerpoint presentations or lecture notes that I would give to students or give to conference attendees. […]

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Funny, Fearless, Fascinating: a Conversation with Nutritional Medicine Guru, Alan Gaby

August 22, 2018

We all know the book. Most of us probably have it. For many of us, especially the younger docs, Nutritional Medicine by Alan Gaby, MD, was our go-to reference during interminable student clinic hours and board exam study sessions, and now has a hallowed place of honor on our office bookshelves. Has it been awhile […]

Read More

In Service, with Love: How One ND is Changing the Face of Medicine in His Community

August 16, 2018

Chris Meletis always knew he wanted to help people. After graduating from Reed College in the late 1980s, he went on to continue three years of conventional medical school, determined to provide care to marginalized communities, before realizing that he was almost on the perfect path–but not quite. After a conversation with a naturopathic doctor […]

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Sharing the Light: An Interview with Dr. Verna Hunt

July 12, 2018

Have you ever been in the awe-inspiring presence of a living legend? Dr. Verna Hunt, a chiropractor and naturopathic doctor in Ontario and graduate of what is now known as the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, carries with her the flame of wisdom — and she is more than happy to share the light. As […]

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