August is National Wellness Month

As the heat of summer draws to a close and the promise of autumn looms on the horizon, August arrives as a perfect time to refocus on our well-being. National Wellness Month, observed throughout August, encourages us to take a step back from our busy lives and prioritize self-care. In a world filled with constant […]

Enjoying the Great Outdoors this Summer

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, immune health, naturopathic medicine June 30, 2021

Japanese researchers have shown that being out in nature (what is sometimes referred to as “forest bathing”) improves relaxation and reduces stress. A busy urban environment, which many of us spend most of our days soaking in, has exactly the opposite effects; it can stimulate the fear and anxiety centers in the brain, making you […]

Anxiety? Here are Some Reminders and Tips!

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, COVID-19, mens health, teen health, womens health April 4, 2020

We know a lot of people are experiencing an increased level of anxiety right now. It’s completely normal to experience a heightened sense of anxiety during times like these. It’s a built-in response that our bodies initiate to protect us! The stress response is designed to be a survival mechanism. Imagine you’re living in the dinosaur age, and you’re only […]

COVID-19 – How Does it Work?

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in COVID-19, immune health, real talk March 15, 2020

Some more recent information has come to light about the novel Coronavirus that’s sweeping the world right now. The discussion around which receptors in the body the Coronavirus actually latches onto has become of key interest. And since it is now the main topic of conversation surrounding COVID-19, I want to break it down for […]

COVID-19 – What You Can Do!

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Denver Naturopathic Community, mens health, real talk, teen health, womens health March 13, 2020

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, we at the Denver Naturopathic Clinic want to make sure our patients stay as informed and as healthy as possible. With that in mind, we’ve created this email to offer you information and advise on how we would like to proceed with patient care during this COVID-19 season. Updates […]

Probiotics 101

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in gut health February 27, 2020

Man do we love our probiotics! Probiotics have become a staple in the supplement cabinets of patients all over. And what’s interesting is that we’re still really only in our infancy as far as understanding the depth to which probiotics can impact our health. Do you have questions about probiotics? Here are some quick notes […]

Antibiotics 101

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in gut health February 25, 2020

Let’s clear the air on antibiotics. The CDC reports that antibiotics are over prescribed and improperly given in over 50% of cases. However, antibiotics also turned the tide of human disease and continue to provide respectable benefits when appropriately used. As a Naturopathic Doctor, antibiotics are rarely a first line treatment, but they can be […]

Antibiotics vs Probiotics

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in gut health February 23, 2020

What’s the big deal with probiotics and antibiotics, anyway? I’m sure you’ve heard a LOT about probiotics over the last few years. Maybe you’ve even tried them yourself. I would also bet you’ve heard a lot of negativity about antibiotics. Like everything, antibiotics have a time and place. They can be incredibly useful and they […]

Gut Bacteria

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in gut health February 21, 2020

Did you know you are actually more bacteria than you are human?!? It’s true! It’s been said that human beings have about 10 bacterial cells for every one human cell in their bodies. Now, if you dig back into the history of this, that estimation may have been a loosely thrown out number that managed […]

Let’s Talk About Gut Health

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in gut health, real talk February 18, 2020

It’s time to love your guts! Why, you ask? Because there is SO much to know! And by gut, I mean the internal gut, not necessarily the waistline. Although having a healthy internal gut can translate to an external flat tummy. The majority of my patients present with gut-related symptoms and nearly all of my […]