General Information

Learn more about naturopathic medicine

• www.oanp.org
• www.naturopathic.org

Diet And Nutrition

Help your blood sugar by learning about the glycemic index:

• www.mendosa.com

Calculate your body mass index. Between 21-24 is ideal.

• www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

More than one food pyramid to ponder:

• www.womenshealth.org/content/nutrition/mediterranean.asp

Nutrition content for thousands of foods:

• www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp

Resources for those who need to eliminate gluten:

• www.gluten.org
• www.celiac.org

Homeopathy And Flower Essences

Information on treating children using homeopathy:

www.ritalinfreekids.com

Information on homeopathy in general, including resources for further education through the New England School of Homeopathy:

www.nesh.com

Flower essence research and articles:

www.flowersociety.org

Mental Health

Natural treatment choices for mental health:

• www.alternativementalhealth.com

Articles and research focusing on mental health by the Naturopathic Medical Research Clinic (Canada):

www.nmrc.ca

Herbal medicine:

• Herbalist John R. Christopher
• www.nesh.com

Books for women:

• The Diabetes Solution by Dr. Richard Bernstein
• The Mood Cure Book by Julia Ross

Practitioner Picks – Professionals I Recommend:

Physicians

• Chrissie Ott, M.D., Women and Children, Holistic Physician

Dentists

• Knute Fredrickson, DDS, General dentistry, 7600 SE Division, Portland, OR 97206, Phone: 503-774-3033

Counselors/Therapists:

• WiseCounsel and Comfort — eight clinics in Portland and one in Vancouver
• Susan Danehy, MA, Individual and Family Therapy
• Crystal Mattox, LMFT, Marriage, Family and Individual Therapy

Physical Therapy:

• Emily Soiney, PT, DPT, RYT, 2301 NW Thurman St. Suite S, Portland, OR 97210, Phone: 503-715-7237, , Physical Therapy, Manual therapy, craniosacral therapy, postural restoration and yoga.

Acupuncture And Chinese Herbal Medicine:

• Charles Rothschild Lev, LaC, Natural Health Center, 3025 SW Corbett Ave., Portland, OR 97201, 503-552-1551

Natural Health Center:

• Natural Health Center – Teaching Clinic for the National College of Natural Medicine, IV Therapy, Acupuncture, physical medicine/manipulation, extensive natural product medicinary, laboratory services

Chiropractic Care:

• Western States Chiropractic College