Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Natural medicine cures even when conventional medicine fails. Naturopathic physician Andrew Rubman, ND, shares real stories about suffering patients…and his successful strategies for bringing them lasting relief and healing.

Stubborn MRSA Infection Cured—Naturally
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Stubborn MRSA Infection Cured—Naturally

Andrew Rubman, ND | August 23, 2017

The patient: Chris, a 19-year-old interested in enlisting in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) with a disqualifying MRSA infection…

I Retired…and Now I Can’t Sleep
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

I Retired…and Now I Can’t Sleep

Andrew Rubman, ND | July 17, 2017

The patient: Paul, a 70-year old recently retired NASA scientist, had severe sleep problems since his change in employment. Why…

Why Am I Sleepless at Night and Tired in the Afternoon?
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Why Am I Sleepless at Night and Tired in the Afternoon?

Andrew Rubman, ND | June 19, 2017

The patient: Rebecca, a part-time real estate broker and a full-time mom of two grade schoolers in her mid-30’s. Why…

Natural Menopause Aids for Bone Loss, Strength and Sexuality
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Natural Menopause Aids for Bone Loss, Strength and Sexuality

Andrew Rubman, ND | May 15, 2017

The patient: Mary, a youthful modern dance instructor in her late 60’s, wants to retain her vitality. Why she came…

Relief for Low-Back Pain
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Relief for Low-Back Pain

Andrew Rubman, ND | April 7, 2017

The patient: Ann, a 35-year old information technology expert and exercise enthusiast. Why she came to see me: After consulting…

A Constellation of “Female Symptoms”
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

A Constellation of “Female Symptoms”

Andrew Rubman, ND | April 7, 2017

The patient: Sally, a hard driving 45-year-old NYC executive and mother of 2 teen-aged daughters. Her husband took off a…

Chronic belly pain cured with natural medication
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Chronic belly pain cured with natural medication

Andrew Rubman, ND | April 7, 2017

The patient: Dan, age 50, a highly successful mid-town Manhattan stock broker with near-constant abdominal pain. Why he came to…