There are times that only a piece of cake with a cup of coffee will make life better. But when you are gluten-free that can seem like an impossible dream. My recipe for Orange Almond Cake is perfect for that early morning coffee cake or muffin on a lazy Saturday or Sunday morning. It’s also…
Our doors to our Vibrantly Gluten Free Community opened yesterday. Vibrantly Gluten Free is a community for people who are learning to eat gluten-free in order to be their best and healthiest selves. We kicked off our first day with a webinar where I introduced the six pillars of health. Is Vibrantly Gluten Free right…
Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 24 at 3:00 pm PST. I’ll be giving a live presentation at the Online Nourished Festival that you won’t want to miss. Sign up below and I’ll see you there. Gluten Free, But Still Not Feeling Great? by Dr. Dana Schmidt, ND What can you do when you’ve gone gluten…
Bieler’s Soup or Bieler’s Broth was developed by the late Dr. Henry Bieler. Dr. Bieler was know for his advocacy of food as medicine through his practice and his book, Food Is Your Best Medicine. This simple soup recipe has been helping people feel better for over 50 years. Bieler’s Soup Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini, sliced…
I’ve never been comfortable bragging on myself, but I’m going to go ahead and brag a little bit. I knew I had been nominated, but it was still an awesome surprise to hear I was named one of Portland Monthly’s Top Docs. Health care providers nominate and vote for each other, and the top 5%…
If you’ve been putting off a visit, now is the perfect time to come in. Your FSA covers naturopathic visits and lab tests for you and your family. Schedule an appointment next week to take advantage of your FSA before it vanishes into 2019! Scheduling is easy on my appointment page.
I took advantage of Portland’s gorgeous autumn weather to hike out to this hidden gem, Pup Creek Falls. You probably know nature is good for mental health, but did you know it goes beyond that? Inflammation, blood pressure, and the stress hormone cortisol all drop out in nature. People who spend regular amounts of time…
Happy Naturopathic Medicine Week! Naturopathic doctors take the time to dive deep with our patients, and work to find the root cause of illness instead of managing symptoms. Having time to listen to our patients makes all the difference!
The case report I wrote for Naturopathic Doctor News & Review was just published in their pediatric issue! Too many kids and families deal with encopresis (unconscious poop accidents) for years, when it can usually be turned around in weeks with basic naturopathic treatment. You can read about the paper, about a boy with chronic…
Mosquito season is upon us! The skin is our largest organ, and I try not to use anything on my skin I wouldn’t eat, so I was excited to learn that yet another study confirmed oil of lemon eucalyptus does a better job of keeping mosquitos away than 25% DEET. It’s effective against a variety…
