Brain Health: Pandemic Edition

First of all, cut yourself some slack. As I said before, it is okay to not be okay. Social distancing is hard on all of us. Doctors aren’t immune to all of this. My partner and I just went away for the weekend for the first time since the pandemic began. It was a pretty simple trip to Eastern Washington and we did not do much other than go into the hot tub, sit down at the river, and go on a hike. However, the change of scenery alone was a breath of fresh air and a recharge.

Skin in the Game

While this is, in fact, the medical definition of our skin and, honestly, what this article is about, I also like the definition: “the life or physical well-being of a person.”

Why Integrative Health Matters: A Case Study and Recipe

By Dr. Lisa A. Price, ND   Several years ago, a stage IV prostate cancer patient, who I will call Stan, came to me for complementary care. I have been fortunate to work in cancer centers that are progressive and honor the importance of safe alternative therapies in conjunction with conventional medicine. Stan was receiving … Continued

Dr. Brook Azie-Rentz, a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in Primary Care, Women's Health & Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Allergy Testing at AIM

By Dr. Brooke Azie-Rentz   It is the end of the year, wow it has gone fast!  Most of you are thinking about holiday parties and decorating and what to give up for the New Year…I am thinking about how I can help our patients get every last penny out of their insurance before the … Continued

Three Supplements to Promote Prevention

A wise man once said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”  Let AIM be your go to place for anything that ails you, but once that is over, let us help you live the best, most prevention based lifestyle you can! 

Medically Supervised Weight Loss and Diet Coaching at AIM

By Chanda Zeigler, LMP Many of you have heard by now that Dr. Victoria Nguyen and I have been working hard at developing programs to support long term weight loss, detoxification and overall vibrant health. We have designed these programs to support not only your body in the cleansing of extra weight and toxins, but … Continued

Winning the Fight Against Cold and Flu

By Dr. Erin Cheatum and Dr. Victoria Nguyen   It’s that time of the year again: cold and flu season! Fall, Winter and even early Spring tend to be the times when most people get sick. The common cold and flu are caused by viruses, therefore antibiotics are very unlikely to be helpful in these … Continued

The Prostates, They Are A-Changin’

The Prostates, They Are A-Changin’ Your prostate is changing, and that is Ok. In both men and women, reproductive system changes are closely related to changes in the urinary system.  Unlike women, men do not experience a rapid change in fertility as they age.  Instead these changes are more gradual.  One of the changes seen … Continued

Travel Healthy This Holiday Season

Travel Healthy This Holiday Season By Dr. Nitin Thapa, ND MD   At Alpine Integrated Medicine, we take your travel health seriously. Whether you are travelling locally or internationally, it is wise to consult with your healthcare providers to make a plan for your healthy travel. Depending upon your destination and duration of travel and … Continued

A Naturopathic approach to ADHD

A Naturopathic approach to ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is an increasingly pervasive condition in both pediatric and adult community.  Most recent data suggest that 10% of all children in US are diagnosed with ADHD disorder.  As a result, this illness is now considered the most common childhood behavior disorder with a six fold … Continued