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 […]

The Gut’s Hidden Conversation: Why It’s Called the Body’s “Second Brain”

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in gut health August 12, 2026

Have you ever been so nervous before giving a presentation that your stomach seemed to tie itself into knots? Or noticed that during a particularly stressful week, you suddenly weren’t hungry? Maybe you’ve experienced the opposite. Some people reach for comfort foods when life becomes overwhelming, while others feel nauseated at the thought of eating. […]

Gut Health Explained: Where Your Body Meets the Outside World

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in gut health August 4, 2026

The Gut: Where Your Body Meets the Outside World If I asked you to picture your digestive system, what comes to mind? For most people, it’s probably something fairly straightforward. You eat breakfast, food travels to your stomach, nutrients are absorbed somewhere along the way, and whatever isn’t needed eventually leaves the body. It seems […]

Recovery Is Where Resilience Is Built

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in immune health July 21, 2026

We Live in a Culture That Celebrates Stress One of the most interesting things I’ve noticed over the years is that almost everyone understands the importance of exercise. Most people understand that muscles become stronger after they’re challenged. They know that a workout creates microscopic damage within muscle fibers, and that over the next day […]

You Can’t Outsupplement Your Foundations

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in immune health July 15, 2026

Why Extraordinary Health Is Built Between Appointments If you’ve been following along with this month’s series, you may be expecting me to finally tell you which supplements I recommend for supporting the immune system. We’re almost there. But before we talk about what we can add, we have to talk about what the body needs […]

Inflammation Isn’t the Enemy.

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in immune health July 8, 2026

The Missing Half of the Story One of the things I spend the most time doing as a doctor has very little to do with laboratory testing, prescriptions, or treatment plans. I spend a surprising amount of time helping people trust their bodies again. Somewhere along the way, many of us were taught that symptoms […]

Immune Supportive Nutrients

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Uncategorized July 4, 2026

Vitamin C – Promotes various pathways of the immune system in it’s fight again bacteria, viruses, allergens, and pathogenic cells. Too much can cause loose stools and canker sores. Vitamin D – Modulates the innate and adaptive immune responses. Deficiencies are associated with higher levels of autoimmunity and increased risk of infection. Too much can […]

Your Immune System May Not Need a “Boost.”

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in immune health July 1, 2026

It may need to be balanced. Part 1: Understanding What Your Immune System Is Actually Trying to Do One of my favorite questions to ask a new patient is surprisingly simple. “When was the last time you were sick?” Most people expect me to begin with medications, surgeries, or family history. Those questions certainly matter, […]

Creating a Healthier Home: An Environmental Medicine Approach to Everyday Wellness

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Environmental Health June 22, 2026

Starting With the Foundations Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about some of the less obvious ways our environment can influence our health. We’ve explored how wildfire smoke can affect the brain and cardiovascular system, how mold can quietly contribute to chronic symptoms, and how inflammation is influenced by far more than just the […]

Mold in Colorado? I Used to Think It Wasn’t a Big Deal Either.

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in brain health, detox, Environmental Health, gut health, immune health, mens health, thyroid health, womens health June 16, 2026

The Night I Found a Mushroom Growing Through My Carpet There are certain moments in life that permanently change the way you think about something. For me, one of those moments happened in a condo I owned here in Colorado. I had always thought mold was mostly a problem in humid climates. Florida? Sure. Louisiana? […]

Wildfire Smoke and Your Health: How Air Pollution Impacts Inflammation, Brain Function, and Long-Term Wellness

by Kelsey Asplin, ND in Environmental Health, immune health, naturopathic medicine, real talk June 10, 2026

Wildfire Smoke Has Become a Colorado Health Issue One of the reasons so many people choose to live in Colorado is because we value being outdoors. We hike. We bike. We paddle board. We snowboard. We camp. We horseback ride. We spend as much time outside as possible because that’s one of the things that […]