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 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...
by Joy Maples | Jun 16, 2026 | Philosophical issues
How a Social Media Post Almost Ruined My Day Recently, I came across a social media graphic that read, “Nature is my Hobby, Not my Doctor.” For some reason, that really got under my skin. Not because I object to doctors. Quite the opposite. I am deeply...
by Joy Maples | Mar 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Oxymel: The Ancient Honey and Vinegar Remedy Scientists Are Studying Again As I’ve been working for the Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors for almost three years now , I’ve noticed something happening. I’ve started trying some of this stuff. (and no, I...
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