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.
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Summer is meant for having fun, so there's no reason to let the usual hot-weather culprits interfere with your good…
It's no secret that I believe eating nutritious foods is one of the best ways to protect your health. But…
Vacation travel offers great opportunities for adventure and relaxation, but all that fun can be interrupted by some very real…
Spring has sprung, and that means it's the start of mosquito and tick season. For protection, about one-third of Americans…
Invasive medical tests are not fun, but thankfully anesthesia makes most of them manageable. The problem is, many people experience…
