Posts from — January 2009

<strong>Georgia Naturopathic Physicians</strong>

Martha Allen, LAc, ND, MSOM
Athens Natural Medicine
The Leather’s Building
Athens,Georgia 30601
(P) 706-424-4219
marthamea@msn.com

Bradley Bongiovanni, ND
Wholistic Medicine Specialists of Atlanta
3502 Old Milton Pkwy
Alpharetta,Georgia 30005
(P) 678-879-4242
drb@wmsoa.com
www.wmsoa.com

Winston B. Cardwell, LAc, ND, MSOM
Spherios Medical Centers
5755 North Point Parkway
Alpharetta,Georgia 30022
(P) 678-218-4230
wcardwell@spherios.com
www.rethinkyourhealth.com

Caroline Kathryn Friedlander, LAc, ND, LMT
Atlanta,Georgia
Wyler Hecht, LAc, ND
Oconee Natural Healthcare
1612 Mars Hill Rd. Ste C
Watkinsville,Georgia 30677
(P) 706-769-8300
wyler@nc.rr.com

Maureen Flora Melendrez, ND
Ascent To Health
4340 Georgetown Square
Atlanta,Georgia 30338
(P) 770-451-1966
drmelendrez@aol.com
www.mydrmelendrez.com

M. Samm Pryce, ND
Cascade Primary Care Group
2391 Benjamin E. Mays Dr., S.W.
Atlanta,Georgia 30311
(P) 404-755-2291
dr_samm_pryce@hotmail,com

Body Mind Spirit Wellness Centers
2007 State St
Ann Arbor,Michigan 48104
(P) 734-945-8602 or 734-730-2265
dr_samm_pryce@hotmail.com

<strong>FloridaNaturopathic Physicians</strong>

Elizabeth Camp
The Art of Balanced Health
12413 Adventure Dr.
Riverview,Florida 33579
(P) 813-919-5211
ECampND@gmail.com.

Michelle E. Clark, ND
Can’t take new patients at this time
537 Fore Drive
Bradenton,Florida 34208
(P) 941-747-0627
info@askdoctorclark.com
AskDoctorClark.com

Katherine Clements, ND, LMT
Aurora Therapeutics Inc
3131 S. Tamiami Trail
Sarasota,Florida 34239
(P) 941-951-6820
DrClementsND@aol.com
www.auroratherapeutics.com

Michael P Constantine, ND
1900 South Olive Avenue
West Palm Beach,Florida 33405
(P) 561-540-1429
www.HolismMovement.com

Steven DAntonio, ND
Holistic Options
635 Primera Blvd.
Lake Mary,Florida 32746
(P) 407-333-1059
DoctorStevenND@aol.com

MaxLife Health and Wellness
57 Alafaya Woods Blvd
Oviedo,Florida 32765
(P) 407 977-3434

Paul Gannon, ND
40 Island Ave.
Miami,Florida 33139
(P) (305) 491- 9209
DrPaulGannon.com

Aspen Naturopathic
430 W. Main St.
Aspen,Colorado 81611
(P) (970) 920-7644

Robert Wilson Geldner, ND, DC
R. Wilson Geldner, ND, DC
251 N. Maitland Ave.
Altamonte Springs,Florida 32701
(P) 407-647-2009

Jeff Hanson, ND
The Center for Natural and Integrative Medicine
6651 Vineland Rd, Suite 150
Orlando,Florida 32819
(P) (407) 355-9246
www.drkalidas.com

Kirti Kalidas, ND, MD
Center for Natural and Integrative Medicine
6651 Vineland Road
Orlando,Florida 32819
(P) 407-355-9246
drkkalidas@yahoo.com
www.drkalidas.com

Jessica Lipham, LAc, ND
Sarasota Healing Arts
2700 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota,Florida 34231
(P) 941-780-7738
drjessicalipham@yahoo.com
www.geocities.com/drjessicalipham

Kimberly Nguyen, LAc, ND, MBA
BellaVive Natural Health Clinic
6328 Gunn Hwy Suite C
Tampa,Florida 33625
(P) 813-774-4392
bvclinic@yahoo.com
www.bvclinic.com
www.bvclinic.com

Katie Swedrock, ND
Dr. Katie Swedrock
Miami Beach,Florida 33141
(P) 786-999-9695
www.ndheal.com

Judith Thompson, ND
Aluz Natural Health, Inc
4722 NW 2nd Avenue Suite C-108
Boca Raton,Florida 33431
(P) 561-988-5351
aluznd@gmail.com
www.amazingbirths.com

Red Tent Wellness Cener
4722 NW 2nd Avenue Suite C-108
Boca Raton,Florida 33431
judith@amazingbirths.com

Michael Visconti, LAc, ND, MSOM
Visconti Acupuncture & Natural Medicine
235 Citrus Tower Blvd. Suite 105
Clermont,Florida 34711
(P) 352-241-7581
info@docvisconti.com
www.docvisconti.com

InterCommunity Cancer Center
1120 Citrus Tower Blvd.
Clermont,Florida 34712
(P) 352-243-9709

<strong>District of Columbia Naturopathic Physicians</strong>

Nadia Arora, ND
Naturopathic Living
1234 19th Street NW
Washington,District of Columbia 20036
(P) 703-371-2605
drarora@naturopathicliving.com
www.naturopathicliving.com

Stephanie Becker, ND
Washington Center for Complementary Medicine, PLLC
900 19th Street, NW
Washington,District of Columbia 20006
(P) 202-457-8282
drsjbecker@aol.com
www.naturalmedicine-wccm.com

WCCM
2014 E Renard Ct.
Annapolis,Maryland 21401
(P) 202-457-8282
Natalie Boulware, NMD
900 19th St. N.W. Suite 250
Washington,District of Columbia 20006
(P) 2024578282
n_boulware@yahoo.com
www.naturalmedicine-wccm.com

Lynne C. David, LAc, ND, MSOM, MS
GW Center for Integrative Medicine
908 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington,District of Columbia 20037
(P) 202-557-1182
drlynnedavid@whitemountainclinic.com
www.whitemountainclinic.com

White Mountain Clinic
855 N Lexington St
Arlington,Virginia 22205
(P) (202) 557-1182
www.whitemountainclinic.com

Christopher Johnson, ND
Thrive Naturopathic
1423 Powhatan St, suite 7
Alexandria,Virginia 22314
(P) 703-836-3678
info@ThriveNaturopathic.com
www.ThriveNaturopathic.com

Thrive Naturopathic
1326 G St NW, Suite 500
Washington,District of Columbia 20005
(P) 703-587-5447

Charlene Kannankeril, ND
National Integrated Health Associates
5225 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington,District of Columbia 20015
(P) 202-237-7000 x120
info@drchar.net
http://www.drchar.net

Dr. Kannankeril is a DAN! doctor also specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Deirdre Orceyre, LAc, ND, MSOM
140 Little Falls St
Falls Church,Virginia 22046
(P) 703-268-0862
drorceyre@drorceyre.com
www.drorceyre.com

Center for Integrative Medicine
908 New Hampshire Ave, Suite 200
Washington ,District of Columbia 20037
(P) 202-833-5055
www.integrativemedicinedc.com

Marie Rodriguez, ND
1325 G. St. NW
Washington,District of Columbia 20005
(P) 703-282-5331
marierodrigueznd@gmail.com
www.drmarierodriguez.com

Andrea D. Sullivan, ND, PhD, DHANP
Center for Natural Healing
4601 Connecticut Ave NW #6
Washington,District of Columbia 20008
(P) (202) 244-4545

Karen Threlkel, ND
Restorative Health Center for Integrative Medicine
4801 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington,District of Columbia 20016
(P) 202-244-6661
restorativehealth@hotmail.com
www.restorativehealth.org

<strong>Delaware Naturopathic Physicians</strong>

Kim D. Furtado, ND
Nature’s Path of Integrated Health Inc.
35252 Hudson Way Unit 2
Rehoboth Beach,Delaware 19971
(P) 302-945-2107
npih2001@yahoo.com

Introduction

This fact sheet provides basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. yohimbe—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. The yohimbe tree is a tall evergreen that is native to western Africa. The bark of the tree contains a chemical called yohimbine. The amount of yohimbine in dietary supplements may vary; some yohimbe products have been found to contain very little yohimbine. However, a standardized form of yohimbine—yohimbine hydrochloride—is available as a prescription medicine that has been studied and used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.

Common Names—yohimbe, yohimbe bark

Latin Name—Pausinystalia yohimbe

What It Is Used For

How It Is Used

As a dietary supplement, the dried bark of the yohimbe tree is used as a tea and taken by mouth. An extract of the bark is also put into capsules and tablets.

What the Science Says

It is not known whether yohimbe is effective for any health conditions because clinical trials have not been conducted on the bark or its extract.*

Side Effects and Cautions

• Yohimbe has been associated with high blood pressure, increased heart rate, headache, anxiety, dizziness, and sleeplessness. Yohimbe can be dangerous if taken in large doses or for long periods of time.
• People should use caution if taking yohimbe with MAO inhibitors or medicines for high blood pressure. Yohimbe should not be combined with tricyclic antidepressants or phenothiazines (a group of medicines used mostly for mental health conditions such as schizophrenia).
• People with kidney problems and people with psychiatric conditions should not use yohimbe.
• Although numerous studies of the prescription medicine yohimbine hydrochloride have been conducted, their results cannot be interpreted as evidence for the dietary supplement yohimbe.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Sources

Yohimbe bark extract. Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturalstandard.com on February 5, 2007.
Yohimbe. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturaldatabase.com on February 5, 2007.
Yohimbe bark. In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs.
Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:429-431.

<strong>Colorado Naturopathic Physicians</strong>

Jacob Schor, ND
Denver Naturopathic Clinic
1181 S Parker Rd
Denver,Colorado 80231
(P) 303-337-4884
jacob@denvernaturopathic.com
www.denvernaturopathic.com

Abigail Seaver, NMD
Dr. Abigail Seaver ND LLC
123 S. Laura St.
Ridgway,Colorado 81432
(P) 970-626-3188
abigailseaver@yahoo.com
www.drabigailseaver.com

Mary Shackelton, ND, MPH
Women’s Center for Natural Medicine
2975 Valmont Rd. Suite 100
Boulder,Colorado 80301
(P) 303-449-3777
mary@allnaturaldoc.com
www.allnaturaldoc.com

Jody K. Shevins, DHANP
Jody K Shevins ND Inc.
5377 Manhattan Circle
Boulder,Colorado 80303
(P) (303) 494-3713
shevins@qwestoffice.net
www.jodykshevins.com/

Louis W. Spaner, ND
East-West Health Centers
8200 E. Belleview
Greenwood Village,Colorado 80111
(P) 303-694-5757
www.denvernaturedoc.com

Julie Stears, ND
Namaste Health Center
1099 Main Ave. Suite 200
Durango,Colorado 81301
(P) 970-247-2043
www.namastehealtcenter.com

Michael Sutton, ND
Sutton Naturopathic Health Center
2900 S College Ave. #3A
Fort Collins,Colorado 80525
(P) 970-419-0700

Jannine H Walldan, ND
201 S. Bridge St.
Breckenridge,Colorado 80424
Deborah Wiancek, ND

Riverwalk Natural Health Clinic & Natural Pharmacy LLC
280 Main St. Ste C-105
Edwards,Colorado 81632
(P) 970-926-7606
wiancek@healthref.com

Nasha Winters, LAc, ND
Namaste Health Center
1099 Main Avenue
Durango,Colorado 81301
(P) 970-247-2043
www.namastehealthcenter.com

Kathleen Young, ND
2121 Academy Circle S, Suite 100
Colorado Springs,Colorado 80909
(P) 719-238-6816
drkyoung@comcast.net

Clinix Healing Center
7030 S. Yosemite, Suite 210
Centennial,Colorado 80112
(P) 303-721-9984
www.clinixusa.com

Introduction

This fact sheet provides basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. valerian—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Valerian is a plant native to Europe and Asia; it is also found in North America. Valerian has been used as a medicinal herb since at least the time of ancient Greece and Rome. Its therapeutic uses were described by Hippocrates, and in the 2nd century, Galen prescribed valerian for insomnia.

Common Names—valerian, all-heal, garden heliotrope

Latin Name—Valeriana officinalis

What It Is Used For

• Valerian has long been used for sleep disorders and anxiety.
• Valerian has also been used for other conditions, such as headaches, depression, irregular heartbeat, and trembling.

How It Is Used

The roots and rhizomes (underground stems) of valerian are typically used to make supplements, including capsules, tablets, and liquid extracts, as well as teas.

What the Science Says

• Research suggests that valerian may be helpful for insomnia, but there is not enough evidence from well-designed studies to confirm this.
• There is not enough scientific evidence to determine whether valerian works for anxiety or for other conditions, such as depression and headaches.
• Recent NCCAM-funded research on valerian includes studies on the herb’s effects on sleep in healthy older adults and in people with Parkinson’s disease.

Side Effects and Cautions

• Studies suggest that valerian is generally safe to use for short periods of time (for example, 4 to 6 weeks).
• No information is available about the long-term safety of valerian.
• Valerian can cause mild side effects, such as headaches, dizziness, upset stomach, and tiredness the morning after its use.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Sources

Office of Dietary Supplements and National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Questions and Answers
About Valerian for Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders. Office of Dietary Supplements Web site. Accessed at http://www.ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/valerian.asp on July 10, 2007.
Valerian. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturaldatabase.com on July 5, 2007.
Valerian (Valeriana officinalis L.). Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturalstandard.com on July 3, 2007.
Valerian root (Valeriana officinalis). In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs. Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:394-400.
Awang DVC, Leung AY. Valerian. In: Coates P, Blackman M, Cragg G, et al., eds. Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. New York, NY: Marcel Dekker; 2005:687-700.

<strong>Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians</strong>

Eliza Klearman, ND, MSOM
407 Broadway Street
Eagle,Colorado 81631-1265
(P) 970-328-5678
www.drklearman.com

Dee Koloski, LAc, ND
Sage Holistic Health
1136 N. Lincoln Ave.
Loveland,Colorado 80537
(P) 970-667-7071
www.sageholistichealth.com

Christopher Lepisto, ND
The Integrative Medicine Center of Western Colorado
2470 F Road #8
Grand Junction,Colorado 81505
(P) 970-250-4104
drchristopher@mac.com
www.imcwc.com

Janine Malcolm, LAc, ND
Natural Resources Integrated Healthcare, LLC
2760 29th St. Suite 2E
Boulder,Colorado 80301
(P) 303-541-9600
naturedocj@hotmail.com
www.naturalresourceshealthcare.com

Tucker S Meager, ND
Two Rivers Natural Health
710 Cooper Ave
Glenwood Springs,Colorado 81601
(P) 970 948-9128
FrontDesk@TwoRiversNaturalHealth.com
www.TwoRiversNaturalHealth.com

Kelly J. Parcell, ND
NatureMed, LLC
5330 Manhattan Circle
Boulder,Colorado 80303
(P) 3038847557
kelly@naturemedclinic.com
www.naturemedclinic.com

Stephen Parcell, ND
Nature Med, LLC
5330 Manhattan Circle
Boulder,Colorado 80303
(P) 303-884-7557
drsteve@naturemedclinic.com
www.naturemedclinic.com

Kathryn Plummer, ND
Sage Holistic Health
1136 N. Lincoln Ave.
Loveland,Colorado 80537
(P) 970-667-7071
www.sageholistichealth.com

Justin Pollack, ND
Mountain River Naturopathic Clinic
60 Main Street
Frisco,Colorado 80443
(P) 970-668-1300
drjkayak@yahoo.com
www.mountainriverclinic.com

Shelese Pratt, ND
Flatirons Naturopathic Clinic
5412 Idylwild Trail
Boulder,Colorado 80301
(P) 303-530-0978
drpratt@flatironsnc.com
www.flatironsnc.com

Nancy A. Rao, LAc, ND
Boulder Naturopathic Clinic
1295 Yellow Pine Ave
Boulder,Colorado 80304
(P) 303-545-2021
nancyraond@comcast.net

JoHannah Reilly, LAc, ND
Natural Resources Integrated Healthcare, LLC
2760 29th Street Suite 2E
Boulder,Colorado 80301
(P) 303-541-9600
www.naturalresourceshealthcare.com

Steve Rissman, ND
Steven M Rissman ND
1000 E. 160th Ave
Broomfield,Colorado 80020
(P) 720-331-3760

James Ellis Rouse, ND
Optimum Wellness
PO Box 587
Indian Hills,Colorado 80454
(P) 303-697-6662
optimumwellness1@aol.com
www.optimumwellness.com

Debra Rouse, ND
Optimum Wellness
24230 Matterhorn Drive PO Box 587
Indian Hills,Colorado 80454
(P) 303-697-6662
bealiveandwell@aol.com
www.optimumwellness.com

Introduction

This fact sheet provides basic information about the herbA plant or part of a plant used for its flavor, scent, or potential therapeutic properties. Includes flowers, leaves, bark, fruit, seeds, stems, and roots. turmeric—common names, uses, potential side effects, and resources for more information. Turmeric, a shrub related to ginger, is grown throughout India, other parts of Asia, and Africa. Known for its warm, bitter taste and golden color, turmeric is commonly used in fabric dyes and foods such as curry powders, mustards, and cheeses. It should not be confused with Javanese turmeric.

Common Names—turmeric, turmeric root, Indian saffron

Latin Name—Curcuma longa

What It Is Used For

• In traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric has been used to aid digestion and liver function, relieve arthritis pain, and regulate menstruation.
• Turmeric has also been applied directly to the skin for eczema and wound healing.
• Today, turmeric is used for conditions such as heartburn, stomach ulcers, and gallstones. It is also used to reduce inflammation, as well as to prevent and treat cancer.

How It Is Used

Turmeric’s finger-like underground stems (rhizomes) are dried and taken by mouth as a powder or in capsules, teas, or liquid extracts. Turmeric can also be made into a paste and used on the skin.

What the Science Says

• There is little reliable evidence to support the use of turmeric for any health condition because few clinical trials have been conducted.
• Preliminary findings from animal and laboratory studies suggest that a chemical found in turmeric—called curcumin—may have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, but these findings have not been confirmed in people.
• NCCAM-funded investigators are studying the active chemicals in turmeric and their effects—particularly anti-inflammatory effects—in people to better understand how turmeric might be used for health purposes.

Side Effects and Cautions

• Turmeric is considered safe for most adults.
• High doses or long-term use of turmeric may cause indigestion.
• In animals, high doses of turmeric have caused liver problems. No cases of liver problems have been reported in people.
• People with gallbladder disease should avoid using turmeric as a dietary supplement, as it may worsen the condition.
• Tell your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Sources

Turmeric. Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturaldatabase.com on December 27, 2006.
Turmeric (Curcuma longa Linn.) and curcumin. Natural Standard Database Web site. Accessed at http://www.naturalstandard.com on December 28, 2006.
Turmeric root. In: Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckman J, eds. Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs.
Newton, MA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2000:379-384.

<strong>Connecticut Naturopathic Physicians</strong>

Ginger Nash, ND
Ginger Nash-Wolfe ND LLC
21 Anderson Street
New Haven,Connecticut 6511
(P) 203-777-7911
gingernash@gmail.com
www.gingernash.com

Deirdre O’Connor, ND
Natura Medica
12 Roosevelt Ave.
Mystic,Connecticut 06355
(P) 860-572-9566

Harold Ofgang, ND
Hahnemann Health
50 Park Avenue
New York,New York 10016
(P) 212-684-2290
dro@hahnemannhealth.com
http://www.hahnemannhealth.com

Dr. Harold M Ofgang
57 North Street
Danbury,Connecticut 06812
(P) 203 798 0533

Elizabeth Pimentel, ND
University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine
Health Sciences Bldg.
Bridgeport,Connecticut 06602
(P) 203-576-4119
epimente@bridgeport.edu

Anne Procyk, ND
Natura Medica
Mystic Packer Building
Mystic,Connecticut 06355
(P) 860-572-9566

Helene Pulnik, LAc, ND
Glastonbury Naturopathic Center and Wholistic Spa
18 School Street
Glastonbury ,Connecticut 06033
(P) 860-657-4105
http://www.naturopathicwellness.com/index.html

Jonathan Scott Raistrick, ND
Center for Natural Medicine, LLC
640 Main St
Watertown,Connecticut 06795
(P) 860-945-1004
center1@snet.net
www.drraistrick.com

Kathleen M. Riley, ND
Eclectic Naturopathic Medical Center LLC
2434 Berlin Turnpike
Newington,Connecticut 06111
(P) (860) 665-1254
www.kathleenrileynd.com

Robin Ritterman, LAc, ND
Whole Health
3011 Whitney Ave
Hamden,Connecticut 06518
(P) 203-288-8283
www.wholehealthct.com

Amy B. Rothenberg, ND, DHANP
115 Elm St
Enfield,Connecticut 6082
(P) (860) 763-1225
www.nesh.com

Wendy Rowley, ND, MS
Village Naturopathic, LLC
411 Pequot Avenue
Southport,Connecticut 06890
(P) 203-319-3579
doctor@villagenaturopathic.com

Andrew L. Rubman
Southbury Clinic for Traditional Medicines
900 Main St. South
Southbury,Connecticut 6488
(P) 203.262.6755
naturdoc@snet.net
www.naturopath.org

Bert Schwarz, ND
Masonic Wellness Center
867 Whalley Ave
New Haven,Connecticut 6515
(P) 203-387-1540

Marvin Schweitzer, ND
Wellness Institute
1 Westport Ave.
Norwalk,Connecticut 06851
(P) 203-847-2788
www.WellnessInstitute-CT.com

Eric Richard Secor, LAc, ND, MPH, MS
Avon Wellness Center
25 Court St
New Britain,Connecticut 06051
(P) 860-229-1490
esecor@uchc.edu
www.avonwellnesscenter.net/

University of Connecticut Health Center - Department of Immunology - Department of Immunology - Department of Immunology - Department of Immunology
263 Farmington
Farmington,Connecticut 06030
(P) 860-679-8439

Jim S. Sensenig, ND
Natural Health Assoc. PC
2558 Whitney Ave.
Hamden,Connecticut 6518
(P) (203) 230-2200

Christina Shannon, ND
TLC Medicine LLC
148 East Avenue
Norwalk,Connecticut 06851
(P) 203.523.5600