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Your Healing Journey: CoAND’s blog features articles and insight about health and wellness through naturopathic medicine. The Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors is a rich resource for people looking into functional and integrative options for health care. If you are looking for a registered naturopathic doctor in Colorado, use our Find an ND.
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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...
What is Health?
What Is Health? As executive director of the Colorado Association of Naturopathic Doctors, I spend time reading about...
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...
Understanding Cholesterol: What Your Lipid Panel May Be Missing
LDL has been labeled the problem for years. But it’s not that simple. Cholesterol is doing important work in the body, and risk isn’t just about how much you have—it’s about how it’s functioning, how many particles are present, and what kind of environment they’re operating in.
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...
Is Naturopathic Medicine Covered by Insurance? What That Question Reveals About the Value of Care
Most people don’t start by asking whether care is thoughtful, preventive, or aligned with their health goals. They ask whether it is covered by insurance. But coverage varies widely by state, and that single question often shapes how we assign value to healthcare itself — sometimes more than the quality or long-term benefit of the care.
Your DNA Thinks You’re Still Running From Something
Why mornings might matter more than we want them to I saw a meme the other day that said the reason some of us don’t lose...
Do You Have to Watch It All to Care? Avoiding the News — or Protecting Your Nervous System
Distressing media activates the brain’s threat and stress pathways. This article explores the neuroscience behind media overload and offers practical ways to protect your nervous system while staying engaged with the world.
Start From Strength: A Better Way to Move in to New Year
Instead of starting the New Year from shame or frustration, what if we began from strength? This reflection explores why self-acceptance creates a stronger foundation for lasting health, why wellness truly matters as we move through life, and how naturopathic medicine meets you where you are—supporting what works and strengthening what needs care.
October is ADHD Awareness Month: Natural Ways to Support Your Child
ADHD is more than a diagnosis—it’s an everyday experience for families. This post explores simple, natural ways to support kids with ADHD through sleep, movement, nutrition, and key nutrients that strengthen focus and calm the nervous system.
When Medicine Stops Touching: The Cost of Clinical Distance
Physical touch is slowly disappearing from medicine—replaced by screens, data, and diagnostics. This post explores what happens when connection turns clinical, and why hands still matter in healing.
Our version of the David Letterman-style “TOP TEN” list…Why go to a Naturopathic Doctor??
Because laughter really is good medicine… here’s our Top 10 Reasons to See a Naturopathic Doctor 10. Because Google isn’t...