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.
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...
Over-the-counter cold medications are notorious for causing side effects. Not so with these 3 herbal therapies that are great for winter ailments…
Drugstore medicines don’t always work as well as good, old-fashioned witch hazel. Here’s how to use this natural remedy...
If poor bladder control is giving you fits, these natural cures will do the job...without the uncomfortable side effects that medications cause.
So you had a great time at an outdoor cookout. The barbecued chicken was delicious, and you even had seconds…
