Naturopathic Medicine of Idaho

11/13/2025

Caffeine, Cortisol, and Anxiety: Is Your Daily Cup Making Things Worse?

Caffeine works by stimulating your central nervous system — increasing alertness and temporarily blocking fatigue. But it also triggers your adrenal glands to release cortisol , your body’s main stress hormone. When cortisol rises, so does your heart rate and blood pressure. This can be helpful ...

11/06/2025

Preventative Care for Busy Moms: Daily Habits that Make a Difference

Between school drop-offs, work, endless laundry, and trying to squeeze in family time, it’s no wonder many moms put their own health on the back burner. But here’s the truth: when you take care of yourself, you have more energy, patience, and resilience to take care of everyone else. Preventativ...

10/30/2025

Natural Pediatric Care: How We Support Your Child’s Health Without Harsh Interventions

Frequently Asked Questions from Parents

10/23/2025

Raising Resilient Kids: Supporting IMMUNITY, the Naturopathic Way

Here are some naturopathic strategies that go beyond “avoiding germs” to truly raise resilient kids. 1. Immune-Boosting Nutrition that Kids Actually Enjoy Immune health doesn’t have to be complicated—it starts with food, but kids are more likely to benefit if the approach is practical and fu...

10/16/2025

Top 5 Natural Treatments for Hormone Imbalance

1. Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (with a Naturopathic Approach) Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones are designed to closely match your body’s natural hormone structure. A naturopathic hormone doctor can evaluate your levels through advanced lab testing and create a personalized plan

10/09/2025

What Sugar Does to Your Family’s Health – And Natural Swaps that Satisfy

How Sugar Impacts Your Family’s Health Excess sugar doesn’t just cause cavities—it influences energy, mood, and even immunity. Here’s how: Energy Spikes and Crashes: Refined sugar quickly raises blood sugar, causing hyperactivity in kids and irritability once the “crash” hits. Weakened I...

09/11/2025

✨ Now Offering Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) ✨

We’re excited to introduce Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy to our clinic — a gentle yet powerful way to support your body’s natural healing. 💙

HBOT involves relaxing in a pressurized chamber while breathing pure oxygen, which allows your body to absorb higher levels of oxygen than normal. This oxygen-rich environment supports:

🌱 Enhanced healing and recovery
🧠 Improved brain function and mental clarity
💪 Reduced inflammation and pain
💉 Better circulation and tissue repair
⚡ Increased energy and vitality

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic conditions, or simply looking to optimize wellness, HBOT can help your body heal from the inside out.

Check out the comments for a link to learn more about HBO at our clinic ⬇️

05/08/2025

Naturopathic medical doctors are trained to identify and address the underlying causes of illness—whether they stem from lifestyle choices, environmental exposures, genetic predispositions, or unknown factors.

Guided by the principle of “treat the cause,” NMDs work closely with patients to remove obstacles to healing and restore the body’s natural balance.⚖️ This comprehensive approach not only supports real, lasting recovery but also empowers people to take an active role in their health.

When you understand the root cause of your health challenges, you gain the insight and confidence to overcome them.✨


https://naturemed.org/six-principles-of-naturopathic-medicine/

05/07/2025

Whether you’re searching for an NMD in your area or exploring regulatory trends across states, this map highlights current options and future opportunities.
Which state will be next to license NMDs?

https://naturopathic.org/page/ScopeforPatients

05/07/2025

The six core principles of naturopathic medicine guide NMDs in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients.🌱 From clinical decision-making to treatment plans, they influence every aspect of practice.
The goal? Personalized care that supports optimal wellness over the long term. Because good health is more than just the absence of disease.🌻


https://naturemed.org/six-principles-of-naturopathic-medicine/

05/06/2025

Naturopathic Medical Doctors (NMDs) follow a rigorous education path similar to MDsand DOs (osteopathic doctors). They begin with a science-based bachelor’s degree and pre-med coursework.

Then they attend a 4-year accredited naturopathic medical school, completing over 4,100 hours of training. Along with a standard medical curriculum, NMDs receive specialized training in clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, acupuncture, physical medicine, and counseling. Hands-on clinical experience prepares them to diagnose and treat patients as primary care providers. After graduation, NMDs must pass the NPLEX licensing exams.

Currently, 26 jurisdictions (23 states plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)offer licensure or certification for NMDs..

Residency opportunities are expanding, with many NMDs completing one to two-year primary care or specialty programs. NMDs have a pivotal role in advancing integrative health care, working alongside all types of practitioners.



https://naturemed.org/what-is-naturopathic-medicine/naturopathic-licensing-and-regulation/

05/06/2025

Celebrating ! ✨

Naturopathic medicine isn’t just about treating symptoms
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It's about caring for the WHOLE you: physical, behavioral, and spiritual well-being.
Come along with us as we explore the biggest issues facing the field: licensure,
education and training, expanding the NMD workforce, and how to connect patients with the most qualified doctors!