AUG 2010 VOL. 24, NO. 8 A service of the Health Hunters Riordan Clinic, Newsletter founded in 1975 by founding benefactor Olive W. Garvey PRINCIPLES OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE FEATURED by Chad Krier N.D., D.C. SUPPLEMENTS aturopathic medicine is than to merely eliminate or suppress WISE WOMAN HERBALS based on the belief that the symptoms. N human body has an innate Naturopathic physicians apply a ALL PRODUCTS healing ability. Naturopathic strategy known as Primum Non Nocere doctors (N.D.s) teach their patients to (first do no harm) by utilizing meth- 15% OFF* use diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, ods and medicinal substances which and cutting edge natural therapies to minimize the risk of harmful effects, enhance their bodies’ ability to ward off and apply the least possible force or and combat disease. intervention necessary to diagnose Naturopathic physicians craft com- illness and restore health. prehensive treatment plans that blend Whenever possible the suppres- the best of modern medical science and sion of symptoms is avoided; as sup- traditional natural medical approaches to pression generally interferes with the not only treat disease, but to also restore healing process. health. Naturopaths are versed in a set of Naturopathic physicians prac- philosophical principles that guide their tice Docere (doctor as teacher). This therapeutic strategies (see below). is the original meaning of the word The healing power of nature (vis doctor is teacher. A principal objec- medicatrix naturae), also known as “the tive of naturopathic medicine is to Vis” by naturopaths, is the inherent self- educate the patient and emphasize organizing and healing process of living self-responsibility for health. systems which establishes, maintains, Naturopathic physicians also and restores health. Naturopathic medi- recognize and employ the therapeu- cine recognizes this healing process to tic potential of the doctor-patient be ordered and intelligent. relationship, therefore the patient is It is the naturopathic physician’s viewed as a co-learner. * Limited to Wise Woman Herbals products. role to support, facilitate, and augment It is important to treat the whole No other discounts or coupons apply. this process by identifying and removing person. Health and disease result Expires 8/31/2010. obstacles to health and recovery, and from a complex of physical, mental, For complete list of products look at page 2. by supporting the creation of a healthy emotional, genetic, spiritual, envi- internal and external environment. ronmental, social (and other) factors. Inside this issue... Illness does not occur without cause, Naturopathic medicine recognizes the and it is the job of the naturopathic harmonious functioning of all aspects Success Stories .................2&3 physician to identify and treat the cause of the individual as being essential to Letter from the Editor .........2 (tolle causam). Causes may originate in health. Featured Supplements .......1&2 many areas. Underlying causes of ill- The multifactorial nature of The Healing Power of Nature ..........3 &4 ness and disease must be identified and health and disease requires a personal- Information Worth Knowing ......5 removed before complete recovery can ized and comprehensive approach to Think Outside the Bottle .........6 occur. Symptoms can be expressions of diagnosis and treatment. Naturopathic Future Events ............6 the body’s attempt to defend itself, to physicians treat the whole person, Meeting Space .................6 adapt and recover, to heal itself, or may taking all of these factors into account. Future Health Hunters Issues ...7 be results of the causes of disease. Naturopaths also believe in Information Worth Knowing Answers ..7 The naturopathic physician seeks prevention. Naturopathic medical col- Special Offer ........................7 to treat the causes of disease, rather leges emphasize the study of health continued on page 4 NATUROPATHIC SUCCESS STORY: Allergies & Sinuses LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dearest Readers: We live in a remarkable A 66-year-old female heard about After reviewing these results, Dr. age; each of us has the the Riordan Clinic in 2003 and became Krier prescribed intravenous vitamin C, responsibility and op- a patient in December of 2005. with magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc portunity to choose All of her life she suffered with al- added. She was instructed to continue what information we lergies and sinus problems and at times the IV’s once a week for ten weeks. find of value. was unable to leave her home because Additionally, she was given Euphre- We are flooded by commercials sia, other herbs, and Beyond-C for her that tell us how wonderful certain of the severity of her symptoms. sinus problems. drugs are, but recently we are begin- Her history also revealed a diag- ning to get a glimpse into the harm nosis of breast cancer (1990) and colon Over the next few months she they can do. problems since 1999. showed vast improvement. To maintain Do you ever find yourself watch- Dr. Chad Krier recommended the her health, she currently takes a natural ing commercials and after hearing following tests: Cytotoxic Panel to de- hormone replacement, and Nystatin the “may cause” disclaimer, wonder tect food sensitivities, Hormone Levels, for yeast problems. She also receives IV why anyone would take it? Maybe it a Urinalysis and stool sample for blood, vitamin C as needed. is because we are shown we will have a Complete Blood Count, and a Blood During her last visit she continued to a fast recovery and that all we have Chemistry Profile. show improvement in her overall health, to do is take a pill. According to these At her next visit, Dr. Krier reviewed even stating that she enjoyed being able ads no lifestyle change is required. It her test results. The Cytotoxic Panel to go outside without worrying about her is a quick fix to all of our problems. revealed a number of foods to which allergies and sinuses. At the same time, we are she was sensitive, especially avocado, Dr. Krier will continue to monitor bombarded with fast/junk food chocolate, honey, olives, and soybeans. her overall health. HH advertisements. Each vignette de- She was instructed to eliminate picts a beautiful person devouring these foods from her diet, as well as other deceivingly palatable fare. 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HH Amanda Hawkinson ALL PRODUCTS 15% OFF* Editor P.S. Take a look at our special offer on pg 7. *Limited to Wise Woman Herbals products. No other discounts or coupons apply. Expires 8/31/2010. 2 NATUROPATHIC SUCCESS THE HEALING POWER OF NATURE STORY: Hypothyroidism by Andrea Rogers, Research Scientist A 60-year-old female came to the There is no doubt that the miracle of of veins behind the ear and cauterization Riordan Clinic presenting symptoms of modern medicine is a great and wonder- of the ear relieved leg pain, arthritis of the ful thing. Drugs have been created that hip, and associated sciatic nerve pain be- high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, 8 and osteoporosis. Her sister, who is a enhance not only length, but quality of tween the 1600s – 1800s. In the 1950s Dr. life, when hope seemingly would be lost. Paul Nogier discovered auriculotherapy. 7 patient, had recommended the Riordan Advances in technology now al- Electric pulses read from the ear help Clinic to her. low professionals to look inside the determine whether the brain is working Dr. Chad Krier met with her for an body without cutting open the cavity as a whole, whether there are imbalances initial appointment and recommended and doctors can now perform surgery in the bodily systems, and whether there the following tests: the Cytotoxic Panel microscopically. However, with every are blockages, like scars, that could disrupt for food sensitivities, DHEA (Dehydroepi- great thing, there are side effects. treatment. 8 androsterone) , Histamine Adrenal Stress Each year: 1 The pulses from the ear have been Index, UA (urinary analysis), Essential • 2.2 million US hospital patients shown to change after stimulation (heat, Fatty Acids, Amino Acids, Thyroid, Hair experience adverse drug reactions to ice, vibration) of various parts of the body.9 Analysis, and vitamin and mineral levels. prescribed medications, causing over Diagnosis made by auriculotherapy and 106,000 deaths by conventional medicine have shown to At her follow-up appointment, Dr.