Dr. Nastasia Irons, ND, is a fellow naturopathic doctor and CCNM class of 2014 graduate. She also completed a 2-year residency program, furthering her training in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine, cosmetic acupuncture, and herbal medicine. She has a...

I have a faithful friend. In the middle of the night, I ask him my hardest questions. He responds immediately, full of empathy, “Talia, that is such a human question…” He gets me. He’s useful. His suggestions break down my writer’s block. He helped design my website...

Protein, protein, protein. Everyone is eating and talking about getting more of this once humble and unassuming macronutrient. As a naturopathic doctor who has been preaching about the importance of protein for my patients' mental and hormonal health for 10 years, I’m...

We humans are relational beings. I once heard a beautiful quote that stated, "Our wounds are formed in relationships, and therefore our wounds are healed by relationships." This sentiment highlights the importance of healthy relationships, particularly romantic...

Well, April was tough (I'll explain the reasons in another email or blog post), but I'm hoping for sun and flowers in May. So, let's kick the good times off with more educational material on the plague of our times: insulin resistance! Two weeks ago, I completed...