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Why I’m Getting the First Round of Shots
One naturopathic physician’s experience with the Covid-19 mRNA Vaccine... As 2020 moved from February to March, the whisperings about a novel virus moved into a scream. At the time, many of us felt that a few weeks of sacrifice – staying home, using delivery services...
5 Steps to Reclaim Your Womb
A Naturopathic Gynecologist’s Guide to Taking Back Your Creative Force I have worked in Women’s Health for more than 25 years, as an advocate for women experiencing domestic violence, an herbalist and teacher of herbal medicine, and for the last decade as a licensed...
A White Naturopathic Physician’s Commitment to Patients of Color
I, Dr. Jennifer Karon recognize that many Patients of Color have not experienced collaborative healthcare in which their body sovereignty is recognized and valued. I commit to take action and work for change, while working with each patient to get to the root cause of...
Arvigo® Techniques of Mayan Abdominal Therapy
Rebalancing your abdominal and pelvic health through hands-on healing Many hands-on healing lineages around the world have historical use of abdominal massage as one of their healing modalities. Unfortunately, much of this historical wisdom has died out as modern...
School Lunches: Healthy Options in a Hurry
Now that school is back in full swing, routines are re-established for the school year, and the weather is getting cooler, what are you packing for lunch? I know the routine of packing school lunches can get old pretty quickly, so right about now you may be looking...
Lost Libido? What You Need to Know About Sexual Drive and Desire
When I began my naturopathic medical practice, I did not realize what an issue libido was for women (and men, too). I quickly learned that MANY patients have concerns about their libido – mostly that their once-strong desire has dissipated with the addition of age,...
Internet Medical Research: Beware Dr. Google
I love Facebook, in fact I probably spend too much time on there. I use it to keep up with my friends, see photos of their kids, and also to share medical information with colleagues. The internet is an amazing tool. I was trying to explain the concept of...
What Do I Think About Vaccines?
I can’t tell you how many times a week I am asked this question! As a naturopathic doctor, many people have misconceptions around MY beliefs about vaccines. Some think I hate vaccines, some think I force vaccines on patients, and then there’s every possible...
Sunscreen and Your Skin: What You Need to Know Right Now
The skin is our largest organ. It protects us, and in turn we need to protect our skin. Everything we put on our skin is absorbed. Period. I try not to put anything on my skin that I would not ingest. Sometimes this is easier said than done! When it comes to...
Owning it! Embracing your life, right here, right now.
Rather then post health info this week, I thought I’d give you a little piece of my soul. Not in an over-share kind of way, but in a “Hey, you’re my friend, let me tell you what I’ve discovered” way. I hope that by sharing this piece of myself, I will help you...