What is Homeopathy? The term homeopathy is derived from the Greek words homeos, meaning “similar,” and pathos, meaning “suffering.” Homeopathy: a natural form of therapeutic information. The efficacy of homeopathy has been demonstrated for over 150 years. Homeopathic medicines are derived from a wide variety of plant, mineral, and chemical substances. They are prepared according to standards of […]
Five Reasons as to Why Meditation is Good for You
What actually is meditation? Why is meditation good for you? The basic definition of Meditation is a technique where one uses mindfulness or focusing on the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to train awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state. The top five reasons as Last year’s pandemic […]
June is Men’s Health Month: NHAND’s Top 10 Things You Can Do to Take Care of Your Man’s Health.
Did you know that June is Men’s Health Month? Here are the Top Ten Things You can Do to Take Care of Your Man’s Health Since June is men’s health month, it is important to make sure you keep track of these top ten things to take care of your man’s health. Make his […]
Six Things Improve Cognitive Function in Everyday Lives
June is Brain Health Month! It is time to pay attention to how we are treating our brain. As we age, we may lose some cognitive function. Remember–An active brain is a healthy brain. We can play a big role in our brain’s health by doing these six things to improve cognitive function in our […]
Top Five Questions to Ask Your N.D. During Your Appointment
In last week’s post, we discussed the top five things to ask your N.D. before arriving to your first appointment. This week, we are going to discuss the top five questions to ask your N.D. during your first appointment. It is essential to think of your naturopathic doctor as part of your care team. You […]
Five Questions to Ask Your Prospective Naturopathic Doctor
Below are five questions for your naturopathic doctor. You are looking for a Naturopathic Doctor and are excited because you have found a few doctors that are close to you. Great! Now What? What is Naturopathy? Naturopathy is an emerging field with new emerging treatments and tests to help N.D. treat their patients. […]
What are the Six Principles of Naturopathic Medicine?
Last week’s post discussed how ND’s are licensed. This week we will discuss the six principles of naturopathic medicine. Understanding these principles will help you work better with your ND. These six principles are universal fundamental truths that all naturopathic doctors adhere to. The principles are the focus of patient care, rather than treatment […]
Does New Hampshire License Naturopathic Doctors?
Is New Hampshire one of the states which has Naturopathic Doctors? Good news! Yes! Since 1996, New Hampshire has recognized naturopathic doctors! Naturopathic medicine focuses on the whole patient to support their health and wellness. New Hampshire is currently one of 22 states, D.C., and territories of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands which license […]
2016 ND of the Year!
The New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors (NHAND) recognized two of its own members in a ceremony this past Friday, November 4, 2016 in North Conway. Dr. Kristy Fassler and Dr. Leon Hecht, both practicing in Portsmouth, ND for the past 27 years, were instrumental in helping naturopathic doctors obtain licensure as in the state of NH […]
5 Questions with: Tina Beaudoin, ND
This is a new feature on the NHAND blog where you can get to know the amazing members of NHAND a little better. We hope you enjoy! Our second installment of “5 Questions” is with Dr. Tina Beaudoin. She is a native of NH and has a private practice in Manchester, NH called HealthStrong Integrative Medicine. She also […]