Avalon Natural Medicine

11/04/2025

Such a great podcast/video interview of Dr. Holly Christy who published the first outcome study on patients using using Fascial Counterstrain. This study was specifically about treatment for PTSD in first responders and their statistically significant improvement.

In this powerful episode of The Alternative Flight Plan Podcast, host Dr. Kristin Barnes welcomes Dr. Holly Christy—naturopathic doctor, acupuncturist, and f...

09/15/2025

Are you looking for a high quality air filter? This is the only brand for which I would personally attach my name and I do sell it to patients. It's solid metal outside and 8-layer filtration is made in America, right in my hometown of Buffalo NY.

I have been using the Bedroom Machine in the office since the beginning of Covid because it was the best machine Austin Air had until now. I will be upgrading soon though because I want to protect everyone who comes into the office as well as myself.

08/27/2025

Dr. Walsh has published his second book, this time specifically about his fascinating discovery regarding the genetics of Bipolar Disorder. I have already been trained on these new findings, but am still looking forward to the release of this book in October. If you are equally excited, sign up for the pre-order!

Based on Progress in Neuroscience and Genetics

08/12/2025

My next class! It's so fun to hear about things I'll be able to do soon.

08/11/2025

When I first learned about Fascial Counterstrain, I thought it was just another spinoff of Chiropractic and I had zero desire to learn how to do it. Chiropractors go to school for four postgraduate years for a reason. What I now know is that FCS is soft tissue manipulation that helps with the function of a variety of tissues.

As I was studying this weekend I saw three veins on my list of anatomical parts I needed to refresh in my brain that I realized could be invaluable for all of my Hashimoto's patients. Eventually I will know the arteries and nerves for the thyroid as well, but for now I'm super excited to learn about draining an often swollen and boggy gland. I'll be gone for this class August 21st through 25th and back in the office on the 26th if you are interested!

05/30/2025

Patients wonder what I'm feeling for when I'm looking for tender points, and here is Brian Tuckey's answer in a nutshell!

05/27/2025

From Part 1: "The weight loss industry has never been able to show a behavior-based or pharmaceutical weight loss method that showed sustained weight loss. It’s always been short-term weight loss followed by an attempt by the weight loss industry NOT to follow up. When there was follow up it consistently showed weight regain, with many people regaining more than they lost. To be clear, I’m not saying that there is anything wrong with being fat or becoming fatter, I’m saying there’s something seriously wrong with something that is (incorrectly, based on the research) considered a healthcare intervention, that doesn’t work and, in fact, shows the opposite of the intended effect the majority of the time."

Part 2 is specifically about GLP-1s lack of long term evidence for sustained weight loss in a significant portion of participants. I highly recommend both for anyone considering asking me for a prescription of these drugs.

https://weightandhealthcare.substack.com/p/why-not-give-the-weight-loss-industry

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04/28/2025

The mesentery has a lot to do with overall body inflammation as well as organ health and musculoskeletal dysfunction. Luckily for my patients, my recent training in Fascial Counterstain taught me adjustments to release interstitial inflammation from this tissue.

BREAKTHROUGH NEWS: We thought we knew the human body — but a new organ has been officially discovered!

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have officially classified the mesentery—a structure in the digestive system—as a distinct human organ.

Previously thought to be a fragmented and insignificant part of the abdominal cavity, new research reveals that the mesentery is actually a continuous structure that plays a crucial role in holding the intestines in place.

This reclassification, led by J Calvin Coffey from the University Hospital Limerick in Ireland, has been recognized in medical textbooks like Gray’s Anatomy and is now being taught to medical students. While its precise function remains unclear, studying this newly recognized organ could lead to breakthroughs in understanding and treating abdominal and digestive diseases.

The mesentery’s discovery marks the beginning of a new medical field—mesenteric science—which aims to uncover its role in human health. Researchers believe that a deeper understanding of its functions will help identify diseases linked to abnormal mesenteric activity. This revelation reminds us that, despite advances in science, there is still much to learn about our own bodies. With further research, the mesentery could hold key insights into improving gastrointestinal health and developing innovative treatments for abdominal disorders.

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https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langas/article/PIIS2468-1253(16)30026-7/abstract

04/24/2025

New feature alert! We have a new system at the office that does PCR testing for Flu A, Flu B and COVID in 15 minutes. Acute appointments are available every day.

04/21/2025

It breaks my heart every time someone with Medicare calls and I can't provide service to them using their insurance. But this coming week, NDs from all over America are going to DC to ask for Federal coverage through Medicare for naturopathic care, so now is a great time to call your senators and house representatives. Especially if you are already on Medicare, or are about to switch over.

Here in Vermont, it is especially important to call Senators Sanders and Welch because they sit on committees that fund and recognize naturopathic medicine. Urge them to support Federal Recognition of NDs. Share with them stories of how Naturopathic Medicine has helped you.

Sen. Peter Welch:
Phone: (202) 224-4242
Email form: https://www.welch.senate.gov/email-peter/ -peter

Sen. Bernie Sanders
Phone: (202) 224-5141
https://www.sanders.senate.gov/contact/contact-form/

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04/16/2025

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04/15/2025

Vermont leads the country in licensing and expansion of scope, but we are an incredibly small organization funded only by dues paid through membership. The work we do not only benefits Vermonters, but also naturopathic medicine nationally. A donation for the Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians - VANP will benefit everyone.

Support the Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians (VANP)

For nearly 40 years, naturopathic doctors (NDs) have been providing essential healthcare services to Vermonters. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Vermont Association of Naturopathic Physicians (VANP), NDs in our state have gained licensure, insurance parity, and an incredible scope of practice all of which allow us to serve our patients with the highest standard of care.

But our work is far from over.

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The VANP plays a critical role in protecting and expanding naturopathic medicine in Vermont. We actively monitor and advocate for legislation that impacts our ability to practice, ensuring that NDs can continue providing safe, effective, and accessible healthcare.

Most recently, through strategic lobbying efforts, we successfully passed legislation granting NDs the ability to sign birth and death certificates, a crucial step in recognizing our role in the healthcare system.

Now, we have new legislative goals that will further strengthen and expand the impact of naturopathic medicine in Vermont. However, achieving these goals comes with significant financial costs, including lobbying, legal efforts, and advocacy work.

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