Jamison Starbuck, ND, is a naturopathic physician in family practice in Missoula, Montana, and producer of Dr. Starbuck’s Health Tips for Kids, a weekly program on Montana Public Radio, MTPR.org. She is a past president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and a contributing editor to The Alternative Advisor: The Complete Guide to Natural Therapies and Alternative Treatments.
There has been a lot of talk recently about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), recognized since 1956 as a mild respiratory…
I live in a farming community, and among my favorite visitors are honey bees. They live in a great stack…
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition of the lower gastrointestinal tract. It’s the most common diagnosis made by…
Humans have long healed ills by connecting with animals. In 1792, Quakers working in England recorded the benefits patients gained…
Is spring fever a real illness or just a quaint way to excuse the atypical behavior we find ourselves doing…
If winter finds you a bit down in the dumps, you are not alone. Studies show that more than 5…
A slightly goofy word that connotes pain and deformity, bunion is derived from the Greek word for turnip. It’s a…
If you are over 60, there’s a good chance you have pouches in the walls of your intestines (called diverticula).…
At age 5, I first learned about poison ivy while sitting in my grandmother’s kitchen sink having my little legs…
When summer rolls around, many of my patients ask how to prevent bug bites. Some folks claim that eating a…
Antibiotic Resistance Antibiotic resistance is a problem for everyone. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is one of several bacteria that cause…
I love my natural medicine travel kit and firmly believe that no family should be without one. Use it to…
Every year, I put together a back-to-school protocol to help children and their families succeed with the exciting, yet always…
Hormonal imbalances affect women and men. “Seed cycling” proponents say that flax, pumpkin and other seeds ease hormonal symptoms. Here’s the truth…
Bee products such as honey, pollen and propolis are good medicine. Here’s how to use them to treat coughs, sore throats, allergies, wounds and more…
Salt therapy—aka “halotherapy”—is all the rage. But can it really treat asthma, allergies, COPD, psoriasis, eczema and more? What you need to know…
Children between ages two and 10 are proven germ magnets. Easy ways to boost your immune system if you’re a grandparent or parent of young kids…
Fungal skin infections are a nasty, itchy annoyance, but you don’t need harsh medication to treat them. Here are the natural approaches that work…
The flu will make you feel miserable, but natural therapies can help you bounce back faster. Here’s what helps most…
Eczema is a red, itchy skin condition that’s tough to treat with conventional medicine. These natural remedies are surprisingly effective...
