Denver Naturopathic Clinic

01/30/2026

🌿 What if a natural compound could help cancer cells shut themselves down while largely sparing healthy tissue?

Betulinic acid is a plant-derived compound found in the bark of birch trees 🌳 that has been studied for decades in cancer research. What makes it unique is how it works. Rather than broadly attacking all fast-dividing cells, research shows betulinic acid targets cancer cells at their energy source ⚡, the mitochondria, triggering programmed cell death while leaving healthy cells relatively unharmed.

🔬 Studies suggest betulinic acid activates internal “self-destruct” signals in cancer cells, increases oxidative stress that cancer cells are already struggling to manage, and interferes with survival pathways tumors use to resist treatment. Even more compelling, these effects appear largely independent of p53, a gene often mutated in cancer and linked to treatment resistance.

🧬 Research has explored its effects across many cancers, including melanoma, glioblastoma, breast cancer, leukemia, and solid organ tumors. While human clinical trials are still limited and absorption challenges remain, scientific interest continues to grow due to its selective action and favorable safety profile.

📖 A full, in-depth article is now available on our website exploring how betulinic acid works, what the research shows so far, and where it may fit into an integrative approach to cancer care.

🔗 Read the full article on our website!

Betulinic Acid and Cancer: Nature’s Promising Warrior Against Malignancy by Dr. Michael Hummel in Cancer January 22, 2026 Listen to this information anywhere by hitting play below: From Nature’s Pharmacy: Betulinic Acid Cancer remains one of humanity’s most formidable adversaries, claiming mil...

09/22/2025

🍂✨ The Autumnal Equinox ✨🍂

Today, light and dark stand in balance. The sun crosses the equator, and day and night are nearly equal — a cosmic reminder of harmony and change.

Fall invites us to slow down, to savor the small joys and to let go. It calls in balance, slowing down, and renewal. 🌙☀️

What are you ready to let go of this fall?

Check out our blog on all things Fall and letting go this season: https://denvernaturopathic.com/2025/09/22/the-autumnal-equinox/

—
Dr. Kelsey Asplin, ND

09/21/2025

🌿 Big news at Denver Naturopathic Clinic! 🌿

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michael Hummel, ND to our care team. Dr. Hummel specializes in integrative oncology, bringing years of advanced training, deep compassion, and a heart-forward approach to supporting patients with cancer.

Oncology has always been part of DNC’s roots—our founders, Drs. Jacob Schor and Rena Bloom, built a strong legacy in this area of care. With Dr. Hummel joining us, we are excited to revitalize this important focus at the clinic.

✨ Dr. Hummel will be seeing patients virtually from Oregon, making his care accessible no matter where you are.

👉 Call us today or visit our website to schedule an appointment with Dr. Hummel!

11/26/2024

Starting this month, you will see a new face at the clinic! Dr. Ivy Moreno is joining our team to help empower patients and optimize their health. We are thrilled to have her here and to share her expertise with you all! She will be offering Naturopathic Primary Care, Constitutional Hydrotherapy, and Craniosacral Therapy.

Dr. Ivy’s journey to Naturopathic Medicine began with a childhood immersed in natural remedies, a love for nature, and a strong desire to help people in a meaningful way.

Dissatisfied with conventional medicine’s symptom-focused approach, she discovered naturopathic medicine through the Integrative Health Care program at MSU Denver.

With the encouragement of Dr. Kelsey and her other mentors, Dr. Ivy embarked on the long and highly fulfilling journey of Naturopathic medical school.

After completing her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Ivy has returned to Colorado to reconnect with her roots and reunite with her mentors.

When she is not seeing patients, Dr. Ivy enjoys spending time outdoors, caring for her many houseplants, adventuring with her husband, Christian, and playing with their two pups, Teddy and R***r.

Some of Dr. Ivy’s favorite healing modalities include herbal medicine, homeopathy, constitutional hydrotherapy, and craniosacral therapy. These modalities share a common theme: stimulating the Vis Medicatrix Naturae, or “healing power of nature” within the body. This is the belief that the body has an inherent ability to heal itself and that, when provided with the right tools and environment, it will do just that.

As a welcome gift to you, Dr. Ivy is offering a 40% discount off your first Craniosacral Therapy session, through February 28.
Please Call to Book at 303-337-4884

Make sure to mention this email so you get the 40% off!

See you in the clinic soon!

11/16/2023

The holidays are a time for family and friends, warm gatherings, and sharing traditions. Traditional foods can feed our souls just as they nourish our bodies. There are no bad foods, and even during the holidays, you can feed yourself and find indulgence while being mindful of your health goals.

Kyle’s tips for a healthier holiday

Plan ahead: “A goal without a plan is just a wish.” Antoine de Saint-Exupery.
Whether you have dietary restrictions or you are prioritizing optimal health, planning ahead can help ensure you meet your nutrition goals this winter. This could include meal prepping, maintaining your normal eating schedule, or bringing a dish that aligns with your nutrition goals to share at the party.

Feed your immune system
There are a number of micronutrients that can help fortify your immune system, helping to avoid that winter cold. Prioritize foods high selenium, zinc, B6, and vitamin C. Fermented foods can also feed your gut bacteria which house most of the body's immune system.

Move your body
Whether it’s snowshoeing in the Colorado Rockies, a snowball fight with the kids, getting cozy on the yoga mat, or dancing like there’s no tomorrow, keeping your body moving helps relieve holiday stress, maintain immune health, regulate blood sugar, and maintain your preferred weight.

Get good sleep
You might be a social butterfly with plenty of holiday parties to attend or maybe the holidays are just a hard time for you. Whatever your situation, maintaining good sleep hygiene can help with improving your resistance to stress, maintain immune health, modulate insulin levels, and uplift that holiday cheer.

Be mindful
Being mindful about food can ensure you are getting the most out of your food. Take a moment to appreciate why you love the traditional foods you have during the holidays. Additionally, mindfulness can be eating on a smaller plate and making sure you aren’t hovering over the snack table.

Remember, we all have individual needs and goals when it comes to our nutrition. These tips can help you stay focused on what matters to you this holiday season! Here's to warmth and GOOD FOOD!

Check out Kyle's short video for more details:

Thriving Through the Holidays: Maintaining Your Nutrition Game Plan! Tips from an Integrative DietitianThe holidays are a time for family and friends, warm g...

09/01/2023

Our annual conference is coming up Oct 6 and 7. Today is the last day for the early-bird discount! We would love to have you with us for learning, networking, and an all around great time.

Here is our next speaker highlight:

"Diabetes is a huge health crisis in the US and around the world. With 30 million people with diabetes in the US and 100 million with prediabetes, 1 out of every 3 Americans has a glucose problem. In a quick, information filled hour Dr. Morstein will touch upon various aspects of diabetes, statistics, different types, etiologies, medications, supplements, and technology.

Dr. Mona Morstein has been a naturopathic physician for thirty-five years. She was Chair of Nutrition, Gastroenterology professor and Clinical Supervisor at a naturopathic medical school for eleven years. She has her own clinic, Arizona Integrative Medical Solutions, in Mesa, Arizona, in the multidisciplinary clinic of Nevy Health.

Dr. Morstein is recognized as an expert on diabetes. Her 560 page book “Master Your Diabetes: A Comprehensive, Integrative Approach to Both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes,” is an acclaimed, in-depth, evidenced based, educational book for both patients and physicians. She sees patients for all other hormonal conditions: thyroid, adrenal, me**es, menopause, and male concerns.

In 2012, Dr. Morstein received the “President’s Award” from the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians."

08/30/2023

Our CoAND Continuing Education Conference is coming Oct. 6 and 7. We are featuring our incredible line up of speakers Over the next month!

Next up is Dr. Steven Milkis: For nearly two decades, Dr. Milkis has brought his distinct patient-centric approach and passion for holistic healing to the practice of naturopathic medicine. His expertise stems from his years as a clinical faculty member at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, where he balanced his time between supervising the education of new naturopathic doctors and operating his private practice.

Since 2015, he has served on the King County Council — Seattle Transitional Grant Area HIV Planning Council, which is responsible for the allocation of Ryan White Federal Funds earmarked for local HIV Care.

Dr. Milkis is the co-author of the chapter on HIV/AIDS in the Textbook of Natural Medicine, 3rd and 4th editions, the definitive resource on naturopathic care and treatment.

Dr. Milkis’ education includes a BA degree in Physical Anthropology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. After spending the early part of his working life in the television business, he realized that was not his calling, deciding to return to school to complete his Doctor in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University. After a two-year postgraduate residency, he became a member of the clinical faculty at the Bastyr Center, while devoting time to his private practice. Early-bird pricing through August 31, 2023.

https://coloradond.org/colorado-association-of-naturopathic-doctors-conference/

08/30/2023

The CoAND is excited to continue to roll out this incredible line up of speakers for the upcoming Continuing Education Conference October 6-7, 2023.

Next up: Dr. Alan Gaby. This presentation, which will be pre-recorded, is sure to be somewhat controversial as he explores the last 30 years of data gathered from studies on nutrition. He has gone so far as to say there may be fraud in the published research. Come and listen to what Dr. Gaby has discovered. Bring a friend to the conference. The early-bird discount ends Aug 31. Register now!

https://coloradond.org/colorado-association-of-naturopathic-doctors-conference/

Alan R. Gaby, MD, received his undergraduate degree from Yale University, his master of science in biochemistry from Emory University, and his doctor of medicine from the University of Maryland. He is past president of the American Holistic Medical Association and gave expert testimony to the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine on the cost-effectiveness of nutritional supplements. He is the author of numerous books and scientific papers in the field of nutritional medicine. He was professor of nutrition and a member of the clinical faculty at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington, from 1995 to 2002. In 2011, he completed a 30-year project, the textbook Nutritional Medicine, and has recently completed the updated second edition of the book.

08/23/2023

The 11th annual CoAND Continuing Education Conference is right around the corner! Register now and tell a friend: the early-bird discount ends August 31, 2023. Register here:
https://coloradond.org/colorado-association-of-naturopathic-doctors-conference/

We are highlighting just one of the amazing speakers. Each week we will give you a peek at what each of our incredible and qualified presenters will talk about. Today: Aims Babich. The topic: "Addressing Barriers to Healthcare for Marginalized Populations"
This session will consist of:
1) reviewing bodies that experience the most discrimination and disparities in healthcare settings (including BIPOC individuals, TGNCI folks, and people living in larger bodies)
2) addressing additional considerations when working working with intersectional populations
3) tangible ways to create inclusive and affirming intake processes and office settings
3) recommendations on how to create an accessible practice.

Aims Babich (they/them) has been practicing in the alternative healthcare field for eight years as a massage therapist, Reiki practitioner, and trauma informed bodyworker. They have also been working in the mental health field supporting individuals with eating disorders and disordered eating, complex trauma, and the LGBQA+ and TGNCI community for five years. Aims is passionate about DEI work, mutual aid, and harm reduction, and places an emphasis on these approaches in their consultation and trainings.
Be at the Denver Marriott in Westminster for our two-day conference, October 6 and 7, 2023.

08/23/2023

The speakers are set! The hotel is booked and we are ready to welcome you to the 11th annual Continuing Education Conference. Tell your colleagues. Make plans to attend October 6 and 7, 2023. We will be posting each week to let you know about one of the many excellent presenters.

And for today....As an integral part of his practice, Dr. Blanchet has focused on early diagnosis and prevention of disease. To that end, coronary artery disease is the lowest hanging fruit; our #1 cause of death and disability, usually undiagnosed until an event occurs and often inadequately or inappropriately treated.

Dr. Blanchet is a nationally recognized expert on the early detection of heart disease and prevention of heart attacks. He is a frequent guest on local television and radio in the Boulder, area and has appeared on Public TVs “Second Opinion”.

The UlraFast heart scan plays an important role in his coronary prevention algorithm. The coronary calcium score is a most valuable tool, very accurate, inexpensive, low radiation and often ignored or shunned by old school Cardiologists. In his experience, with coronary calcium imaging understood and appropriately applied, symptomatic heart disease and coronary death have been nearly extinguished.

Register today. Early-bird registration ends August 31, 2023
https://coloradond.org/colorado-association-of-naturopathic-doctors-conference/

08/18/2023

We are fortunate to have Dr. Scott McMahon as a keynote speaker at CoAND's upcoming conference, October 6-7, 2023, in Westminster, CO. Dr. McMahon's keynote address is: “State of the Art CIRS Diagnosis and Treatment”

In this presentation, Dr. McMahon will discuss the medical literature supporting CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), the three peer-reviewed published methods for making the diagnosis and the peer-reviewed and published components of the treatment protocol.

Dr. Scott McMahon obtained a BS in Chemistry in 1985, his MD from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1989 and completed his Pediatric Residency at Duke University Medical Center in 1992. He has practiced in Roswell, NM since 1992. He worked in primary care pediatrics for 28 years and began learning about CIRS in 2009.

Dr. McMahon was the first physician certified in the Shoemaker Protocol for treatment of CIRS. Trained by Dr. Shoemaker himself, he has also collaborated in research, authored or co-authored more than a dozen scientific papers and three medical textbook chapters, presented at national conferences, taught Proficiency Partners, testified as an expert in eight states and co-authored and co-edited a book on CIRS.

He has evaluated nearly 2000 patients for CIRS in his practice in Roswell, New Mexico. He is a founder of CIRSx and is building a community within a community for CIRS patients called “The Oasis New Mexico.”

This is just ONE of the amazing speakers that will be at the CoAND Conference October 6 - 7, 2023. Register today, and invite a colleague to join you.

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