Wolfeboro Naturopathic Medicine

04/21/2026

Help. I've been bitten by a tick! What should I do...
https://wolfeboronaturopathic.com/blog/help-ive-been-bitten-by-a-tick-what-should-i-do-1/
Read the blog and follow the instructions!

(Tick testing labs are at the bottom of this blog) Being bitten by a tick raises an immediate and important question: “what should I do?” The standard MD-land recommendation from the Infectious D…

04/15/2026

Office Notice
Dr. Steve Clark, N.D., is back in the office full time.
Blood draws will resume on May 5th 2026.
Please note that Physical Medicine and Naturopathic Manipulative Therapy services will be suspended until further notice.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

04/14/2026

Tick season is here! This is your yearly reminder.

Please see the longer blog on the same subject on our website...
https://wolfeboronaturopathic.com/blog/help-ive-been-bitten-by-a-tick-what-should-i-do-update-2026

Help! I got bitten by a tick — what should I do?

The standard recommendation from the Infectious Diseases Society of America is: identify the tick, consider a single dose of doxycycline, and “watch and wait.”

Here’s the problem — that approach has flaws.

Ticks can carry more than just Lyme. They may transmit organisms like anaplasma, ehrlichia, babesia, and bartonella — some of which can cause rapid and serious illness. Testing you takes time waiting for the infection and your immune response to develop. Testing the tick is faster and more informative.

My approach is more proactive: TEST THE TICK.

✔️ Remove the tick properly (don’t squeeze it)
✔️ Save it in a sealed bag (NOT tape or alcohol)
✔️ Send it for testing (results often in a few days)
✔️ Watch for symptoms and act early if they develop

Labs like TickReport, TickLab, and TickTests can identify infections quickly — sometimes before symptoms even begin.

Not everyone gets a rash. Some infections progress quickly. Waiting can mean guessing.

At the very least — SAVE THE TICK (label it and freeze it).

Early information = better decisions.
Tick Report (Massachusetts): https://www.tickreport.com

Tick Lab (Pennsylvania): https://www.ticklab.org

Tick Test: (Massachusetts): https://ticktests.com

University of New Hampshire: https://extension.unh.edu/tick-testing

Bitten by a tick? Quickly find out if it can give you Lyme disease or other illnesses from the trusted laboratories at the University of New Hampshire.

02/25/2026

Office Notice

Dr. Steve Clark, N.D., will be out of the office from March 3rd through March 17th.

Upon returning, he will be working a limited schedule. Please note that Physical Medicine and Naturopathic Manipulative Therapy services will be suspended until further notice.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

01/11/2026

Biking is lovely at fernald right now. There’s lots of wet ice so stud up! Including foot spikes. It’s sunny and warm and very little bare ground.

01/08/2026

Doctors prescribe medication.
That’s the simplest way to describe how standard healthcare typically begins treatment.

Naturopathic doctors focus on finding the root cause of health concerns and supporting healing with lifestyle changes, supplements, and when appropriate, pharmaceuticals.

Many people prefer an integrative approach that blends naturopathic and conventional medicine. One important part of this is managing the side effects of medications which includes nutrient depletions.

Naturopathic doctors are medically trained in pharmacology and drug–nutrient interactions. We often help patients optimize their prescriptions by addressing side effects and restoring nutrient balance.

Below is a chart showing common nutrient depletions caused by frequently used medications.

Get more information about WOLFEBORO NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE on our website.
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12/16/2025

WNM upcoming holiday closures:

We will be closed December 24-26, and closed January 1st.

Emily will be in the office Tuesday December 23rd; that will be the last day before our Christmas break to get any supplement orders filled.

Have a wonderful & healthy rest of December and start to the New Year!🌨️✨☃️

11/14/2025

Recently, two different patients told me they heard that supplemental glutamine can cause pancreatic cancer.
Glutamine is getting an undeserved bad reputation. Glutamine is one of the amino acids that make up proteins, and although it is considered “non-essential” because the body can make it, it is absolutely essential for life. Many types of cells rely on glutamine to function properly.

A recent study demonstrates that glutamine can actually be protective against cancer and may even improve the effectiveness of certain cancer treatments. It also highlights that natural killer (NK) cells, the white blood cells that help identify and destroy cancer cells, require glutamine to function.
For anyone who wants to explore this further, the study is dense but very informative. If you prefer a lighter read, focus on the section about glutamine supplementation:
https://biosignaling.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12964-024-02018-6

Here’s what the recent studies actually show:
Pancreatic cancer cells have a high demand for glutamine.
Some research suggests that if you already have pancreatic cancer, a glutamine-blocking drug might be an effective chemotherapeutic agent. Those drugs are in development.
However, such a drug would need to block glutamine from entering cancer cells without blocking it from healthy human cells. Note: that technology does not currently exist.
Because your body naturally makes glutamine and your diet provides a great deal of glutamine, supplementation is not a major factor.
And importantly, many healthy cells, especially immune cells and the gut lining, depend on glutamine for healing and recovery.

For reference, here are two of the studies about existing pancreatic cancer and using glutamine blockers.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10701242/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666379125000011

Taken together, the evidence does not indicate that glutamine causes cancer. Instead, it suggests that glutamine receptors could be explored as potential therapeutic targets in people who already have active pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Steve Clark, N.D.

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in human serum, and it can provide carbon and nitrogen for biosynthesis, which is crucial for proliferating cells. Moreover, it is widely known that glutamine metabolism is reprogrammed in cancer cells. Many cancer cells undergo metabolic reprogramming targe...

10/26/2025

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10/21/2025

🍞 Gluten-Free Baking & Sourdough Tips!

Hey friends 👋 —
I love talking about cooking and baking — it’s my favorite thing to chat about. I wanted to share a bit about my adventure into gluten-free baking.

This post is meant as a general starting guide. If it’s helpful, I can share my own adapted recipes next time!

I do both gluten-free sourdough and non-sourdough baking, so here’s what’s worked for me (plus a few recipes I love).

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🌾 FLOURS & STARCHES

Gluten-free baking needs a mix of flours and starches to get the right texture. Here are my go-tos:
🥔 Potato starch
🌿 Tapioca starch
🌱 Sometimes arrowroot
🌾 Sorghum
🍪 Oat
🌻 Millet
🌰 Buckwheat
🌽 Corn
🍚 Rice (brown or white, finely ground)

You’ll also want xanthan gum — it gives your dough the “stick-together” quality that gluten normally provides.

If you’re buying flour blends:
🫘 Mixes with bean flours = great for thickening
🍞 Mixes without bean flours = best for baking

➡️ My favorite store-bought option:
Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1:1 Baking Flour
https://www.bobsredmill.com/product/gluten-free-1-to-1-baking-flour

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🥖 GLUTEN-FREE SOURDOUGH

You’ll need a gluten-free sourdough starter — you can buy one or make your own. I feed mine with brown rice flour.

One of my favorite resources is Let Them Eat Gluten-Free Cake:
🍞 Bread flour blend (contains whey, so not dairy-free):
https://www.letthemeatgfcake.com/kims-gluten-free-bread-flour-blend/
🥖 Gluten-Free Artisan Sourdough Bread:
https://www.letthemeatgfcake.com/gluten-free-artisan-sourdough-bread/

💡 Pro tip:
Use heat-activated baking powder. Regular baking powder can lose strength during long gluten-free rise times (usually 24 hours), but the heat-activated kind only activates in the oven — super helpful if your starter isn’t very active yet.

Another great site is Creative in My Kitchen:
📚 Sourdough archive: https://creativeinmykitchen.com/category/all-recipes/sourdough/
🍞 Multigrain Sourdough Bread (I bake this one in a Dutch oven):
https://creativeinmykitchen.com/gluten-free-multigrain-sourdough-bread/
🧑‍🍳 Beginner’s Guide (a must-read):
https://creativeinmykitchen.com/gluten-free-sourdough-for-beginners/

🕒 A few sourdough tips:
• Let it rise ~12 hours at room temp + another 24 in the fridge.
• Use a dedicated gluten-free banneton (avoid cross-contamination).
• Gluten-free doughs are high hydration — sticky, not kneadable. Mix with a paddle attachment, then transfer to a floured banneton.

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🍕 NON-SOURDOUGH FAVORITES

If you want something faster and easier:
🧀 Brazilian Cheese Bread — naturally gluten-free and super quick (I use an egg-free version, but there are lots of options).
🍞 Gluten-Free Focaccia made from this pizza crust:
https://www.letthemeatgfcake.com/amazing-gluten-free-pizza-crust/
🥖 Family favorite: Gluten-Free Potato Cheddar Bread — I added olives last night and it was a hit!
https://www.letthemeatgfcake.com/gluten-free-potato-cheddar-bread/

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Hope this helps anyone else experimenting with gluten-free baking! 🙌
Happy to answer questions or swap recipes anytime.

I'm going to add more to the blog on our website soon. So, please check in there!

— Steve 👨‍🍳

This Gluten Free Potato Cheddar Bread is soft on the inside and has a crunchy cheddar crust and it's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

10/08/2025

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St. John Regional School and Bishop Brady High School Announce
Director of Sports Medicine, Nutrition, and Performance

St. John Regional School and Bishop Brady High School are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Erik O. Nelson, ND as the Director of Sports Medicine, Nutrition, and Performance. In this newly created role, Dr. Nelson will oversee the health and wellness of student-athletes at both schools, strengthening a shared vision to
provide every student-athlete with a rewarding athletic and academic experience.

Dr. Nelson brings extensive expertise in sports medicine and naturopathic care. He will guide best practices for athlete health, including injury prevention, recovery protocols, nutrition, and conditioning programs designed to support peak performance.

With Dr. Nelson’s leadership, both schools are excited to elevate the care and support offered to their student-athletes. His appointment reflects a lasting investment in building a culture of health, safety, and performance that will benefit students today and for years to come.

St. John’s Regional School and Bishop Brady High School look forward to the positive impact this newly created position filled by Dr. Nelson will have as part of their continued commitment to excellence in academics, athletics, and student-athlete wellness.

08/22/2025

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