“Nature Doc’s Natural Cures” features Andrew Rubman, ND—a naturopathic physician and medical director of the Southbury Clinic for Traditional Medicines in Southbury, Connecticut. Dr. Rubman believes that natural medicine often cures when conventional medicine fails. In this video series, Dr. Rubman shares real stories about his patients…and his successful strategies for bringing them lasting relief and healing. Find more of his insights in his Bottom Line blog, Nature Doc’s Patient Diary.
Bottom Line Inc's Sarah Hiner introduces Dr. Andrew Rubman, naturopathic physician and author of Bottom Line’s “Nature Doc’s Patient Diary” blog.
As the name implies, naturopaths focus on natural interventions such as diet, supplements, botanicals and also traditional medications.
Stress-induced incontinence is a problem. Women are more likely to suffer from incontinence than men because of differences in their anatomy.
Dr. Andrew Rubman goes against the grain of common advice and suggests that while melatonin can be helpful, it should not be taken on a continuous basis.
Botanicals such as valerian, hops, and skullcap can help people get better sleep. Magnesium and calcium supplements also help improve sleep quality.
Chronic pain is a big problem in our society. Dr. Andrew Rubman discusses natural treatments for chronic pain that are effective, safe and not addictive.
Vitamin C is crucial, but Dr. Rubman recommends getting more of this vitamin through a healthy diet, not simply relying on a pill.
In addition to a broad-spectrum vitamin and mineral supplement, people should also take multi B vitamins, calcium and magnesium supplements.
L-carnitine is an amino acid that helps the brain burn fat as fuel and boosts cell survival after a stroke. It increases oxygen circulation in the brain.
B vitamins, glucomannan, and botanical milk thistle can decrease the side effects of chemo and possibly even increase chemotherapy’s beneficial effects
Gluten can provoke inflammation in the gut, and that can cause the body to store energy as fat. Cutting grains from your diet can lead to weight loss.
Learn which natural supplements are good for diabetic neuropathy. Dr. Andrew Rubman recommends alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and octacosanol.
Dr. Rubman recommends DHEA vaginal suppositories and squalene for women when vaginal dryness is making them uncomfortable or if they plan to be intimate.
Irregularities in the gut can result in substances passing through the lining of the large intestine into the body, causing headaches and other problems.
Take these supplements to keep your brain healthy: Ginkgo for cognitive ability, L-carnitine for brain function, and Bupleurum to help brain dysfunction.
You can't completely avoid environmental toxins. Learn how to detoxify your body naturally from three angles—inside the body, outside the body, and diet.
Acid-suppressing drugs can help people who have a hiatal hernia. These natural treatments for a hiatal hernia can replace traditional medications.
Acid-suppressing drugs are commonly prescribed and taken on an ongoing basis by patients—but this class of drugs is one of the most dangerous you can take.
All cancer patients should have a naturopath on their team to ensure that they are getting the most comprehensive treatment possible.
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to bone, immune and neurological problems. Simply spending time in the sun isn't sufficient to maintain proper levels.
