by Joy Maples | Sep 29, 2026 | Aging, Men's Health, Nutrition, Self Care, Women's Health
Doing Everything Right — So Why Are You Still Tired? You exercise regularly. You try to eat well. You make healthy choices. So why are you still tired? Sometimes the problem is not that you are doing the wrong things. It may be that your body is being asked to do more...
by Joy Maples | Jul 14, 2026 | Why Naturopathic Medicine?
What to Expect at Your First Visit with a Naturopathic Doctor Your first appointment with a naturopathic doctor may be longer—and more conversational—than you expect. That is intentional. An ND will want to know what symptoms brought you in, but the conversation will...
by Joy Maples | Jul 13, 2026 | Why Naturopathic Medicine?
Naturopathic Medicine Isn’t a Mystery. It’s a Method Naturopathic Medicine Isn’t a Mystery. It’s a Method Naturopathic medicine is sometimes described as though it were simply a collection of natural remedies. It is not. At its best, it is a structured...
by Joy Maples | Jul 10, 2026 | Self Care, Women's Health
When Menopause Isn’t the Whole Story When Menopause Isn’t the Whole Story Hot flashes. Brain fog. Fatigue. Weight gain. Low libido. Sleep changes. Joint pain. For a woman in her early 50s, menopause seems like a pretty reasonable explanation. Sometimes it...
by Joy Maples | Jul 2, 2026 | Philosophical issues, Self Care
What is Health? What Is Health? As executive director of the Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors, I spend time reading about health. Research studies. Medical journals. Healthcare policy. New discoveries. Conversations about medicine. Some of that comes with...
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