Welcome to Denver Naturopathic Clinic!

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Denver Naturopathic Community, natural news, naturopathic medicine, real talk November 11, 2019

Hello and welcome to the Denver Naturopathic Clinic – where we believe in the potential of people. Outside of the day-to-day contact with our patients, we will be occasionally posting here about current healthcare trends, those aspects of wellness we’re personally focusing on, new (or new-ish, or not so new-ish but still good or at […]

Why your hormones feel off when labs look okay

Why Your Hormones Feel Off (Even When Your Labs Are “Normal”)

by Dr. Ivy Moreno in mens health, womens health May 5, 2026

Many patients seeking care for hormone-related symptoms have already had lab testing completed. They are often told that everything is “normal.” And yet, symptoms persist. This disconnect highlights an important limitation in how hormone health is commonly evaluated. Hormones are dynamic, not static Hormones are not fixed values. They fluctuate continuously in response to internal […]

What Is Naturopathic Medicine? A Denver Naturopathic Doctor Explains Training, Principles, and Root-Cause Care

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Denver Naturopathic Community, natural news, naturopathic medicine, real talk May 3, 2026

WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE? Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of healthcare that combines modern medical science with evidence-informed natural therapies to address the root causes of disease. At clinics like Denver Naturopathic Clinic, this means looking beyond symptoms and diagnoses to understand how dysfunction develops across interconnected systems—digestive health, hormones, immune function, metabolism, and […]

Fasting and Detox: What Actually Helps (and When It Backfires)

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in detox, mens health, nutrition, womens health April 27, 2026

Fasting has become one of the most talked-about tools in health and wellness. It is often promoted for detoxification, weight loss, and metabolic health. While there is research supporting some of these benefits, fasting is frequently applied without context. A more effective approach is to understand what fasting actually does physiologically, and when it is […]

Fasting and Cancer: The Promise, the Evidence, and the Honest In-Between

by Dr. Michael Hummel in Cancer, naturopathic medicine, real talk April 27, 2026

Listen to this information anywhere by hitting play below: The Biology: Why Fasting Makes Theoretical Sense To understand why fasting has captured the attention of oncology researchers, you have to understand a concept called differential stress resistance. When we fast, normal healthy cells downshift into a protective, low-energy state. They essentially batten down the hatches…conserving […]

The Invisible Burden: Environmental Toxins and Cancer Risk

by Dr. Michael Hummel in Cancer, detox April 1, 2026

Listen to this information anywhere by hitting play below: I’ve been thinking a lot about this topic lately. Not just as a clinician… but as a father. As someone who drinks water, who buys groceries at the local market, who breathes the air. We all do. And the truth is, the air we breathe, the […]

How to Support Detox Pathways Naturally (A Clinical, Systems-Based Approach)

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Cancer, detox, gut health, immune health, mens health, naturopathic medicine, real talk, sexual health, sleep health, teen health, thyroid health, womens health April 1, 2026

Detoxification is often misunderstood as a short-term intervention. In reality, it is a continuous physiological process that depends on coordination between multiple organ systems. A clinical approach does not attempt to force detoxification. It focuses on supporting the body’s ability to process, transport, and eliminate compounds efficiently. Detox is a systems-based process Detoxification is not […]

Everyday Toxin Exposure: What Actually Matters (and Where to Start)

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Cancer, detox, mens health, teen health, womens health April 1, 2026

Let’s Talk About Toxins Concerns about environmental toxins are increasing, and for good reason. However, the conversation is often either overly simplified or unnecessarily alarming. A more effective approach is to understand where exposures are coming from, how they affect the body, and which changes will have the greatest impact. Understanding Total Toxic Burden Total […]

What Detox Really Means (and Why Most Detox Programs Miss the Point)

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Cancer, detox, gut health, immune health, mens health, naturopathic medicine, real talk, sexual health, teen health, thyroid health, womens health March 31, 2026

Have you thought about a “detox”? Every spring, interest in “detox” spikes. Searches for cleanses, juice fasts, and detox supplements increase, and many people feel a strong urge to reset their health. This instinct is not wrong. What is often missing is an understanding of how detoxification actually works. Your body is already designed to […]

Betulinic Acid and Cancer: Nature’s Promising Warrior Against Malignancy

by Dr. Michael Hummel in Cancer January 22, 2026

Listen to this information anywhere by hitting play below: From Nature’s Pharmacy: Betulinic Acid Cancer remains one of humanity’s most formidable adversaries, claiming millions of lives annually despite decades of intensive research and treatment innovation. While conventional therapies like chemotherapy and radiation have saved countless lives, their significant side effects and the persistent challenge of […]

Your Blood Sugar Story: Why Standard Testing Isn’t Enough

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Denver Naturopathic Community, gut health, nutrition September 29, 2025

Most people get a standard set of blood work done every year through their primary care provider, which usually includes a Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) test. This test measures the amount of sugar floating around in your blood at the moment the sample is taken. Many providers require you to be fasted (not eating for […]