Lofdahl Naturopathic

08/08/2025

TLDR: I have shingles, it is no fun. There are some ways to help prevent shingles such as vaccination and lots of treatment options if you do end up with shingles. Please talk to your healthcare provider to see what you can do, and if you get a weird rash definitely get that checked out right away! Also side note sorry to my patients for being MIA right now, this is why. Sending you all good vibes and good health - Dr. Lofdahl

11/23/2024

Avoid food poisoning after a power outage.

1. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. This keeps the cold air inside. A full freezer can stay at freezing temperatures about 2 days; a half-full freezer about 1 day.

2. If you think the power will be out for a long time, try to find some ice to pack inside your refrigerator, or move perishable food to a cooler with ice packs or frozen items.

3. When the power comes back, if foods have been warm too long (above 40 degrees), they may contain bacteria that could make you sick. They may look or smell fine, but when in doubt, throw it out!

More information: cdc.gov/foodsafety

11/22/2024

Out of power or heat? Visit your local library! Visit our open libraries to get warm, recharge your devices, use our WI-FI, and more. Check your library's hours before your next visit. Open hours may continue to be impacted by weather events, today and through the weekend. Link in bio.

11/10/2024

Come check out my mom's mugs and purses creations at the Ladies of The Kraken's Winter Kraken Craft Market today in Bothell from 2-6pm.

Event Details: https://facebook.com/events/s/winter-kraken-kraft-market/1184094252675554/

09/13/2024

At the Skin Of Color Update Conference Day 1 and of course had to take my selfie with the sign. Great lectures and presentations, all very informative! I'm looking forward to integrating what I'm learning into practice. 😁

03/06/2024

Ear Piercing Now Available at Nurturing Wellness in Federal Way, WA!

We use the Blomdahl Medical Piercing System developed in Sweden for exclusively for healthcare providers. If you want to learn more about their system check out https://blomdahlusa.com/medical-ear-piercing/

This particular piercing system is a great fit for lobe piercings and upper helix. It's also great for folks, especially kids, getting their first piercing because the materials used for the jewelry are all hypoallergenic, made with either medical plastic or medical grade titanium. Allergic reactions happen most often when jewelry contains the metal nickel, which is commonly found in most jewelry. The chance of having an allergic reaction to medical plastic or madical grade titanium is significantly less.

Since the procedure is done in our clinic by your doctor you know you can rely on a clean and safe environment. Which significantly reduces your chances of infection.

If you are looking for a place to get your child's ears pierced this could be the answer. And it doesn't involve going to a potentially sketchy kiosk at a mall or taking your 7 year old to a tattoo parlor.

02/08/2024

❤ February is American Heart Month ❤️

So, it seemed like a good time to bring up some heart healthy living tips:
👩‍⚕️Get A Check Up
🍺 Drink less alcohol
🚭 Stop Smoking
🧘‍♀️ Reduce Stress
🛌 Get enough sleep
💃 Move your body
🍃 Spend time in nature
🥦 Eat more veggies
🥗 Eat more fiber
🍛 Opt for plant-based proteins
🌬 Breathe

For more details check out my blog or better yet, schedule an appointment with us at Nurturing Wellness 253-237-4704 or www.nurturing-wellness.com

We'd love to be a part of your health journey!

01/28/2024

Out of office this week 1/27/24-2/3/24. Please talk to one of my colleagues if you need anything urgently our number is 253-237-4704. Thanks! Or at www.nurturing-wellness.com

11/16/2023

Love going to see a naturopathic doctor for your primary care?

Great we love seeing you too!

Wouldn't it be even better if your primary doctor was also able to provide necessary refills and sign the forms related to your care just like the other primary care providers in Washington?

Due to the shortage of primary care physicians the state's Department of Health is considering expanding our scope to match that of similarly trained primary care providers. We are already designated as primary care providers by the state of Washington and this would allow us to provide more comprehensive care for our patients.

Currently we are not able to provide prescriptions, refills, or deprescribe certain medications, despite having adequate education and being able to prescribe them in other nearby states like Oregon. Certain forms related to patient care are also inconsistently recognized when signed by a Naturopathic Doctor like disability forms, hopsice orders or POLST forms.

Not being able to do these things for patients is a problem. It means patients often have to get unnecessary referrals with expensive specialists with long waitlists. It costs the patient and the Healthcare system a lot of money. It also disrupts treatment and causes unnecessary stress. We are already able to do this in other states, Washington residents should have the same access to care. Patients should get to work with the primary care provider they choose.

Thank you for your support. Feel free to check out:
And the https://doh.wa.gov/about-us/programs-and-services/executive-office-prevention-safety-and-health/health-systems-quality-assurance/sunrise-reviews

And, if you have the time we'd love it if you send an email in support to:sunrise@doh.wa.gov by November 20th at 5pm.

Thank you!

09/24/2023

Super excited to announce:
We (Roots for Health www.rootsforhealthwa.com) won the Seattle Times Best in the PNW People's Choice Naturopath! Thanks for everyone who voted for us!
https://www.bestinthepnw.com/listing/roots-for-health-naturopathic-medicine.html

Congrats to all the other winners looks like we're in great company!

06/15/2023

Hi Everyone! Our clinic Roots for Health Naturopathic Medicine got nominated for Best in the PNW under the categories of Primary Care, Naturopath, and Specialty Medical Practice. Please consider voting for us! (You can vote daily if you want). Thank you! 😊

Vote once a day from June 12th through June 30th!

05/26/2023

For my ND friends licensed in Washington please fill out the Board of Naturopathy's survey regarding our CME options if you haven't already.

Board of Naturopathy Continuing Education **Survey** Washington State Department of Health sent this bulletin at 05/22/2023 02:06 PM PDT View this as a web page The Board of Naturopathy wants to hear from you! In our ongoing efforts to make progress towards Continuing Education rulemaking (WAC 246-8...