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Everything I have written on thyroid, skin, gut, hormones and detoxification — 43 articles, newest first. There is also a video library.

November 9, 2026

Why Am I Always Cold? What Your Thyroid Is Telling You

Always cold when everyone else is warm? Learn how thyroid function, iron, blood sugar and stress affect your body heat, and which labs show what is going on.

November 9, 2026

Tired but Wired at Night? What Your Body Is Telling You

Exhausted all day but wide awake at bedtime? Learn why tired but wired at night often traces to cortisol rhythm, blood sugar and minerals, and what to test.

November 9, 2026

Tired All the Time but Blood Work Is Normal? What Your Labs Are Not Showing

Tired all the time but your blood work came back normal? Learn which labs a standard panel skips and how ferritin, B12, thyroid and blood sugar affect energy.

November 9, 2026

Hot Flashes but Still Having Periods? What Your Hormones Are Telling You

Hot flashes but still having periods? Your hormones can shift years before your cycle stops. Learn the root causes, from Progest to thyroid, and what to test.

November 9, 2026

Constipated Even Though You Eat Fiber? What Your Gut Is Telling You

Constipated even though you eat fiber? Fiber is not always the answer. Learn the root causes, from thyroid and magnesium to bile flow, and what to test first.

November 4, 2026

How to Get Rid of Keratosis Pilaris Naturally: What the Bumps on Your Arms Are Telling You

How to get rid of keratosis pilaris naturally: learn how your skin barrier, vitamin A, thyroid and gut drive bumps on your arms, and which labs to run first.

November 4, 2026

Hair Falling Out With Hypothyroidism? What Your Thyroid Is Telling You

Is your hair thinning or falling out with hypothyroidism? Learn why your thyroid affects your hair, the nutrients that matter, and which labs to run first.

November 4, 2026

Why Do I Wake Up at 3am Every Night? What Your Body Is Telling You

Waking up at 3am every night and can't get back to sleep? Learn the six common root causes, from blood sugar drops to cortisol, and which labs to run first.

November 4, 2026

Why Am I So Tired After Eating? What Your Energy Crash Is Telling You

Tired after eating, even after a healthy meal? Learn the six common root causes, from blood sugar crashes to a slow thyroid, and which labs to run first.

November 4, 2026

PMS Getting Worse in Your 40s? Here Is What Is Changing

PMS getting worse in your 40s? Learn why fewer ovulations, low Progest, liver and gut clearance, and stress make symptoms worse, and which labs to run first.

November 4, 2026

Bloated After Every Meal? What Your Gut Is Telling You

Bloated after every meal, even small ones? Learn the six most common root causes, from low stomach acid to SIBO, and which tests show you where to start.

November 4, 2026

Seborrheic Dermatitis Keeps Coming Back? Here Is What Your Skin Is Telling You

Seborrheic dermatitis keeps coming back no matter what you put on it? Learn how yeast, gut health, zinc and stress drive flares, and which labs to start with.

November 4, 2026

Normal TSH but Still Have Hypothyroid Symptoms? What Your Labs Are Missing

Normal TSH but you still feel tired, cold and foggy? Learn why TSH misses low T3, thyroid antibodies and iodine or selenium gaps, and which labs to ask for.

April 1, 2026

The 3 Essential Labs for Eczema and Psoriasis: Finding Your Root Cause

The 3 Essential Labs for Eczema and Psoriasis: Finding Your Root Cause If you’ve been struggling with eczema or psoriasis, you’ve probably been through the ringer. M…

February 1, 2026

Why to Avoid Topical Steroid Creams for Inflammatory Skin Conditions Like Eczema

If you've been dealing with eczema, psoriasis, or other inflammatory skin conditions, chances are a doctor has handed you a prescription for topical steroid cream. M…

January 17, 2026

Looking For the Best Naturopathic Doctors Near Me? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know

So you've decided to explore natural medicine. Maybe you're tired of feeling unheard at conventional doctor appointments. Perhaps you're dealing with chronic symptom…

December 25, 2025

Blood Coagulation, COVID-19, EMFs, and Oxygenation: A Naturopathic View of Blood Terrain and Microvascular Flow

In naturopathic medicine, blood is understood as far more than a simple delivery system for oxygen and nutrients. It is seen as a living, responsive tissue whose thi…

December 25, 2025

The Importance of Iodine: Glandular Detoxification, Endocrine Balance, and the Hidden Impact of Bromine

Iodine is one of the most essential and misunderstood trace minerals in the human body. While most people recognize iodine for its role in thyroid function, its infl…

December 25, 2025

The Naturopathic View of Folliculitis: When Scalp Breakouts Signal Deeper Internal Congestion

Folliculitis is often dismissed as a simple surface-level skin issue — an inflamed hair follicle caused by bacteria, yeast, or irritation. In conventional dermatolog…

March 27, 2025

Alternatives to Taking Antibiotics: Protecting Your Gut and Immune System

Antibiotics have long been a go-to treatment for bacterial infections, but recent studies have raised concerns about their impact on the body, particularly the gut m…

March 27, 2024

Alternative Medicine for High Blood Pressure

Can high blood pressure be balanced naturally? The key to imbalance in the body is to locate the root cause. The lack of the concern or discovery process of root cau…

January 9, 2024

Is there a cure for the Common Cold and Flu?

Consideration of terrain vs germ theory This information is for education purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. For years, r…

March 7, 2023

Supplements For Melasma, Hyperpigmentation And Sun Damage

Pigmentation on the face, neck and chest can be embarrassing and continue to worsen with age. Typically, these issues are only treated topically and when we do this …

December 28, 2022

Why am I Having trouble conceiving?

Women who struggle with conceiving, carrying to term or who have not had success with IVF may benefit from naturopathic hormone rejuvenation therapy. There are many …

December 16, 2022

The Four Types of PCOS

Did you know that there are actually four types of PCOS? 10% of women worldwide are reported to have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). However, this syndrome is unde…

October 6, 2022

H.Pylori and Rosacea – is a bacterial infection in your stomach causing your Rosacea?

Did you know that about 30 percent of the population is dealing with Helicobacter Pylori? This is a bacterial infection that leads to gastric issues but also other u…

June 28, 2022

Mold & Mycotoxin Toxicity

Mold and mycotoxins can cause illnesses and diseases, even leading up to death in some extreme cases. You may be experiencing these symptoms of short term mold toxic…

June 23, 2022

6 Natural Ingredients to Lower Androgens (Testosterones) for Women with PCOS

PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by high levels of androgens (testosterones) that can negatively impact your overall health. While testosterones a…

May 17, 2022

The PCOS & Acne Connection

We often think of acne as a skin problem, but it’s really a hormone and inflammation condition. High testosterone levels plus inflamed skin lead to excess oil and an…

April 12, 2022

What is causing your itchy skin with hives?

Do you have red and itchy skin with hives? Are you looking for a natural solution that looks at the root cause? An overburdened immune system is often at the root of…

April 12, 2022

Balancing Estrogen-Dominance Naturally

Estrogen dominance can be frustrating and hard to balance. This is typically dealt with using hormone replacement therapy from your Doctor but if you prefer to go th…

April 12, 2022

Folliculitis of the scalp

What is the root cause of folliculitis? According to ancient Chinese medicine principles, the scalp is vectored to the kidney system. Therefore, the root cause of fo…

April 12, 2022

Non-toxic Homeopathic Hormone Balancing - how does it work?

Overview of Homeopathic Hormone Rejuvenation System used at DMD Natural Medicine This program is appropriate for: Both male and female clients Lack of periods Abnorm…

February 15, 2022

Homeopathic Hormone Rejuvenation for Cycling women, Menopausal women and men of all ages.

Hormone imbalances are more prevalent than ever especially in young cycling women and men of all ages. Even women coming into menopause are experiencing more complic…

January 25, 2022

Are you suffering from Mold Sickness / Mycotoxin Toxicity?

What are Molds and Mycotoxins? Molds produce toxins known as mycotoxins. Molds are ALWAYS present in homes or other places that are water damaged and they are ALWAYS…

January 14, 2022

Podcast: A Deep Dive on Electromagnetic Fields & A Full Flu/Covid Prevention and Care Protocol

Apple/iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/ podcast/dr-drake-urges-us-to-s top-microwaving-ourselves-a/id 1566176543?i=1000545568283 Spotify: https://open.spotify.c…

November 10, 2021

Natural Care for Vaginosis and Vaginal Yeast Infection

Do you suspect a vaginal infection due to itching, discharge or foul odor? Bacterial Vaganosis and Candida Vaginal Fungal Infections may be healed using a combinatio…

November 2, 2021

ADD & ADHD in Children and Adults

For adults or children who have been diagnosed or suspect you are dealing with ADD (Attnetion Deficit Disorder), ADHD (Attention-Defecit Hyperactive Disorder) or une…

July 14, 2021

H. Pylori & Rosacea

H. Pylori is a type of bacteria that infects your stomach and the first part of your small intestine (duodenum). This can cause redness and swelling (inflammation) w…

July 13, 2021

Can you clear melasma naturally?

Can you get rid of melasma? Are there natural treatments available for melasma? What are the root causes of melasma? Melasma is a FRUSTRATING condition where the mel…

March 11, 2021

Everlywell Food Sensitivity Tests

EverlyWell has created a line of at-home food sensitivity testing that can help you to determine what foods you should eliminate from your diet. While I am a big pro…

March 11, 2021

Virtual Holistic Medicine - Working with a remote Naturopath

Tele-wellness, virtual holistic medicine and natural tele-medicine have become readily available due to COVID-19. You can now more easily then ever work with a speci…

February 18, 2021

Holistic Healing for Leaky Gut

Leaky gut is a byproduct of intestinal inflammation. When the intestinal membranes become inflamed, they lose structural integrity. This allows partially digested fo…

December 2, 2020

Benefits and Information about PEMF Therapy (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field)

Most people trying any new wellness therapy are concerned and should be about its safety and side effects. This article reviews safety and side-effects studies on pu…

November 3, 2020

The Thyroid & Arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation) Connection

Is your Afib / arrhythmia symptom coming from a thyroid imbalance? When the thyroid puts out too much hormone, it's called an overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism. …

November 3, 2020

Beneficial Supplements for Under-active Thyroid (Hypothyroidism)

First described by Hakaru Hashimoto in 1912, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is the most common cause of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) in developed countries, i…

July 28, 2020

The Many Dental Triggers of Hashimoto’s

According to functional medicine, the gut is at the center of autoimmune disease. This is why there’s often a focus on symptoms of intestinal permeability (leaky gut…

July 27, 2020

Deadly Rainbow: Will 5g Precipitate The Extinction Of All Life On Earth?

In his recently revised and updated book The Invisible Rainbow: A History of Electricity and Life , scientist Arthur Firstenberg has made both science and history co…

June 2, 2020

Perioral Dermititis

Forget what you think you know and have Googled about Perioral Dermatitis. Like most inflammatory skin conditions, you may not get proper answers or successful proto…

April 28, 2020

Understanding & Fixing Leaky Gut

The gut and digestive system have taken center stage as a health topic today. Both natural and Western medicine have recognized that the gut houses 80% of the immune…

March 4, 2020

Natural Immune Response protocol for when traveling and during flu seasons / pandemics

If at all possible, do not travel by plane right now - even domestically. For those that do have to travel or simply in preparation for the Corona virus becoming an …

February 23, 2020

Natural Medicine for Thyroid Disease

Have you been diagnosed with Thyroid disease? Or are you experiencing symptoms of thyroid imbalance but are being told by your Doctor that your blood test looks norm…

February 4, 2020

Cardiovascular Disease Prevention with Natural Medicine

Does your cardiovascular health plan include these important cornerstones? Testing for the two main inflammatory factors: C-Reactive Protein & Homocysteine levels an…

December 17, 2019

Natural Eczema Relief Program

Holistic & Natural Relief for Eczema Seek relief for this chronic condition with a skin healing wellness plan through DMD Clinical Naturopathy. Focused on Holistic D…

December 10, 2019

Holistic Healing for Acne

What is acne exactly? Acne is a toxic condition of the lymphatic fluid due to a congestion of filtering organs and potentially an imbalance of hormones. If you have …

December 5, 2019

Homeopathic HGH Weight Loss program

There are so many weight loss "programs" available today, and if you're reading this you may have already tried many and failed or are in the process of considering …

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