Naturopathic Family Medicine
4411 Fremont Ave North
Seattle, WA 98103
tel 206.683.4495
info@naturopathicfamilymedicine.com
Clinic Hours:
| Monday, Thursday | 8:00am – 9:00pm |
| Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Closed for lunch | 12pm – 1:00pm |
By: Jennifer November, ND January 1. Time to exercise more, eat healthier, drink more water, drink less alcohol, read more, less television… I’m already over it. What’s the deal behind new year’s resolutions? Ultimately, these are the things that if we change them about ourselves, we believe will make us stellar human beings. Business Insider says that “80% of new years resolutions fail by February”. Is this because they are goals designed to make us appear better on the outside? Is it because they tend to be activities we don’t really enjoy? Is it because we already cram too much into our day that adding one more activity will make the bubble burst? Yes. To all of the above, yes. How do we get around the aforementioned red tape and really make our resolutions stick? Of course, there are the old standbys like sharing your plans with a friend to keep you accountable, or enrolling in a class so that you have to go. But what if our resolutions, started small and built us up to people who felt the energy to take on larger goals like more exercise, healthier cooking, intellectual stimulation? What if our resolutions revolved around self-care and self-love? Here are some examples: Small self-care step #1: Take time to breath throughout the day When times get stressful, take a conscious, deep breath and let it go. Breath deep into your belly and push the air out through your mouth. 5 seconds, maybe 6. Parasympathetic system activated; a small bit of stress released. Self-care activated. Small self-care step #2: A few more steps This from the Mayo Clinic: “research has linked sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns, including obesity and metabolic syndrome — a cluster of conditions that includes increased blood…
By: Kim Hansen, ND The menopausal transition is unique to each individual woman. Some women experience minor symptoms while others suffer from a variety of different ailments. These symptoms can impact their wellbeing and quality of life from the beginning stages of menopause through several years after its onset. Menopause occurs when the body is no longer in “reproductive mode” and the amount of estrogen and progesterone produced by the body begins to decline. Not only can this drop in hormones lead to uncomfortable symptoms, but it also puts women at a greater risk of developing certain diseases, such as osteoporosis and heart disease. Common symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety and/or depression, vaginal dryness, thinning skin, weight gain, and urinary changes. Now that women are living 30 to 40 years after menopause, these effects can last months to several years after menstruation ends. A common approach to treating these symptoms is bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Bio-identical hormones (estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA) are synthesized from plant-based sources (yams and soy) to have the same chemical structure as the hormones produced by the body. So what exactly are bio-identical hormones? Bio-identical means “identical in molecular structure.” Bio-identical hormones (estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA) are synthesized from plant-based sources (yams and soy) to have the same chemical structure as the hormones produced by the body. This process allows bio-identical hormones to carry out the same processes within the body as the natural hormones we produce, the body can’t tell the difference! Therefore BHRT can restore hormone levels to a desirable state and reduce or even eliminate the unwanted side effects of menopause. So who would be a good candidate for BHRT? Any woman experiencing hot flashes/night sweats or other menopausal symptoms noted above, women with low bone density, and women…
By: Alyssa Kelly, ND Physicians play an important role in concussion management and recovery. Outside of an initial emergency room evaluation, this role is often unclear to patients. The goal of this article is to explain why it is important to schedule an appointment with a primary care doctor if there are any potential signs or symptoms of a concussion. Particularly in light of the recent spotlight on brain injuries in the NFL, most people associate concussions with athletes. Although sports-related concussions are quite serious, the populations most at risk for concussions are actually children age 0-4 years old and elderly. This is due to the risk of falls. As naturopathic physicians, one of our core values is prevention and are more than happy to set up an appointment to discuss risk reduction for falls, which could involve discussions of home safety, strength and balance training, and appropriate supervision. Although sports-related concussions are quite serious, the populations most at risk for concussions are actually children age 0-4 years old and elderly. The first thing to be aware of are red flag symptoms. These are symptoms that may occur in conjunction with a concussion but indicate a more severe brain injury. If any of these signs or symptoms are being experienced, a person should be seen in the emergency department immediately. Red Flag Symptoms Neck pain or tenderness Double vision Weakness or tingling/burning in arms or legs Severe or increasing headache Seizure or convulsion Loss of consciousness Deteriorating conscious state Vomiting Increasingly restless, agitated, or combative If no red flag symptoms are present, but a patient has any symptoms of a concussion, or even has no symptoms but experienced a direct or indirect force to the head, the next step is to schedule an appointment with a doctor who can provide…
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Dr. Krystal Richardson is a naturopathic doctor who is an expert in integrative medicine. She is passionate about family medicine and enjoys working with all ages. She believes in creating a relationship with her patients that focuses on a partnership where patient and doctor can work together towards achievable goals.
Naturopathic medicine is Dr. November’s second career path. Prior to studying at Bastyr University, she received a BA in Communications from Washington State University, and was in the advertising and marketing industries. While she found much success and excitement in the corporate world, her passion for healing and helping others lead her to naturopathic medicine.
Dr. Evans is a different kind of physician. She takes time to know her patients. She is diligent in searching for answers and connections. She listens to what her patients need and together they find the right path.
Dr. Maximo is excited to blend the wisdom of Eastern and Western perspectives to offer the patient the best, most effective treatment options. She focuses on the patient as a whole person and devotes the time and energy needed to get to the root cause.
Dr. Hansen is a naturopathic doctor who is interested in providing her patients with personalized health care using a mix of herbal and conventional modalities. Her practice focuses largely on women’s health with a specialty in hormone management.
In her practice, Dr. Sovran strives to provide a compassionate, professional and welcoming environment. She takes the time to really listen to her patients. She particularly values the naturopathic principle of Docere (doctor as teacher), and is pleased to find that she often learns just as much from her patients as they learn from her.
What Dr. Kelly loves about medicine is empowering others to feel confident in their medical decisions and treatments. She feels strongly about equipping her patients with the knowledge to promote their own health and safety in addition to understanding when to seek medical attention.
