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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There’s something magical in the air as September wanes here in Colorado. The sunlight softens. The breeze shifts toward cool, crisp. Leaves begin to whisper in color. It’s the turning of the season: the Autumnal Equinox. For me, it’s more than a date. It’s a doorway — a liminal moment inviting reflection, release, and renewal. […]
Hey there, trailblazers! As a Naturopathic Doctor delving into the enchantment of the winter solstice, let’s dive into this cosmic phenomenon that’s been firing up cultures for ages. Get ready to harness the power of this celestial fiesta and unlock the secrets to bossing up your seasonal game. Decoding the Solstice Swagger Picture this: December […]
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. While this is a difficult topic for many, it’s importance to acknowledge those who have lived it. This article was written by Dr. Kelsey Asplin and Dr. Shayna Keller. In our society, there exists a prevailing expectation surrounding pregnancies—an anticipation steeped in joy, excitement, and the promise […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]