Dr. Zynthia Ruiz Batra, ND

06/11/2020

As I continue my journey of raising my daughter, I thought it was important I come out to show my dedication to the naturopathic principle of DO NO HARM, and share my support for the fight of racial justice. I stand by this statement by the California Naturopathic Doctors Association.

12/22/2017

Hello fellow Californians! Even though naturopathic doctors are not covered under most health insurance plans, I would like to remind you that today is the deadline to enroll to Covered CA, with January 1st coverage.

10/13/2017

If you live in the Bay Area, please make sure you are taking the necessary precautions to protect yourself from the air pollution caused by the tragic wildfires. Stay aware of local news coverage for health warnings related to smoke. Avoid physical exertion outside and don't let your children play outdoors. If temperature allows keep windows and doors closed. If its too hot to close all windows and doors seek alternative shelter. Place air conditioners at home or car on recirculate setting to prevent bringing smoke inside. If you respiratory or cardiovascular conditions follow your doctor's directions regarding medications and treatment plans.

For more information please read the following article by KQED News. Stay safe!

From car vents to air pollution maps, what you need to know to protect homes and lungs from invasive particulate matter.

10/05/2017

With all of the tragedy happening in this world, from the violence in Las Vegas, to the natural disasters in the Caribbean and Mexico, is essential for all us to be compassionate with all the emotions arising. It is actually essential for overall health. In the words of Pema Chodron, from her book When Things Fall Apart: "The healing comes from letting there be room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy." Here is a 10-minute meditation to guide us through difficult emotions. Take good care!

When we deny what's difficult by putting our heads in the sand, we create more suffering. Here's a 10-minute meditation to reverse the tendency to start digging.

06/22/2017

What a great summary of natural approaches to improve fertility and preparing for the journey of pregnancy. It focuses on the importance of supporting basic aspects of health like nutrition, sleep and stress management to more specific treatments like targeted supplementation. So please share since these should not be kept secret...

Secrets to maximizing fertility naturally.

06/14/2017

Some studies are showing how children who grow up with pets are at less risk of developing autoimmune conditions like asthma and allergies. Some of the germs brought in to the home by our pets can help the healthy development of the immune system. Another great reason to have a furry one join the family!

Pets, especially dogs, may have a salutary effect on health because they add to the rich array of microbes in our homes, to the benefit of our immune systems.

05/18/2017

For those seeking to get pregnant, I recommend a lower intensity exercise. Extreme exercises like marathon running can lead to low body weight and energy depletion which can contribute to difficulty in achieving pregnancy.

The body may perceive extreme exercise as too stressful to allow ovulation to occur.

05/02/2017

An interesting read on the advantages of "wasting time". From a health perspective, "doing nothing" is necessary to restore our nervous system which then provides our bodies with an environment for healing.

A life spent dutifully responding to emails is a dull one indeed. And “wasted” time is, in fact, highly fulfilling and necessary.

04/28/2017

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week. The process of IVF can be stressful and costly. It is time for all states to mandate insurance coverage for infertility. RESOLVE is a non-profit organization that advocates for those struggling with infertility. I encourage to like their page to learn more.

RESOLVE is committed to increasing the number of people with access to health insurance that covers infertility medical treatments, and specifically IVF. That is why we’ve created the “Coverage at Work” initiative to help empower employees and employers to make decisions that lead to insurance cover...

04/12/2017

23andme provides genetic testing and reporting on an individual’s risk for 10 diseases. Before you pay the $199 fee and send in your saliva sample here are some facts to be aware of...

The genetic testing company 23andMe received approval this week from regulators to sell genetic reports on an individual’s risk for 10 diseases.

03/27/2017

Did you know that salon keratin treatments contain formaldehyde, a chemical that causes noticeable reactions like hair loss and skin rashes? Furthermore, "several state and federal agencies, including the FDA, have concluded that formaldehyde in hair smoothing chemical mixtures is hazardous to public health. But no agency has actually stopped sales of the stuff to unwary people."

Hair straightening sessions are injuring clients and making stylists sick, so why are they still offered in salons across the country?