Boosting GLP-1 Naturally: A Holistic Approach to Blood Sugar, Cravings, and Metabolism

Need to lose weight but GLP-1 prescription injections are not for you?  Reached your goal weight using medication but need help maintaining?  GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) is a powerful hormone that helps regulate blood sugar, reduce appetite, and support weight management. Many people don’t realize that there are natural ways to stimulate your body’s own GLP-1 … Read more

Two Exceptionally Useful Integrative Cancer Resources

Cancer Choices https://cancerchoices.org/ Guided by an exceptional team of integrative oncology advisors from a range of disciplines – including naturopathic medicine – this website offers expert, evidence-based resources to support optimal health and outcomes throughout every stage of the cancer journey. The site is a treasure trove of information. In addition to a comprehensive Supplement … Read more

Compassion for Her Patients

Dr. Amanda Grischow is absolutely amazing. I have been taking my 17-year-old daughter to traditional medicine doctors for over a decade to solve a medical issue, and we have never felt more seen, heard, and validated as we have with Dr. Amanda. She was able to find the root of the problem after the first … Read more

Compounded Semaglutide and Tirzepatide now available with prescription at BNHC

Boise Natural Health naturopathic physicians are now prescribing injectable semaglutide and tirzepatide through compounding pharmacies in town, finally making the medications more accessible for our patients. Prescription Cost The cost for these compounded medications in area pharmacies is around $175 – $200 / month, although the price will differ depending on the dose and frequency. … Read more

What is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor?

Naturopathic Medical Doctors or Naturopathic Physicians (NMD) are the only licensed naturopathic providers in Idaho who are educated and trained in accredited naturopathic medical colleges recognized by the US Dept of Education. They diagnose, prevent, and treat acute and chronic illness to restore and establish optimal health by supporting the person’s inherent self-healing process. While … Read more

Heartburn and Discontinuing Acid Blocking Medication

Why Do We Need Strong Stomach Acid?  Five steps to fixing your heartburn:    Step 1 – Manage symptoms  At first, if you are on an acid blocking medicine stay on the lowest dose you can tolerate.  To treat occasional breakthrough heartburn symptoms, choose one at time from this list:   Step 2 – Identify causes of … Read more

Dairy 101

Trouble digesting dairy is not really a disorder, it’s just a natural variation in how our digestive system works. Most people in the world have trouble digesting dairy past infancy and symptoms can get worse with age. Here are some tips and tricks to survive in a dairy filled world.   Learn Your Dairy Vocabulary Lactose … Read more

Symptoms and Testing for Hormone Imbalances: The Big Six

By Joan Haynes, NMD Hormone imbalances is something we see a lot of at Boise Natural Health. Listed below are symptoms of deficiency and excess of different hormones. Because there is such an overlap between the symptoms of the hormone imbalances, testing takes the guess work out. Estrogens Deficiency Hot flashes Night sweats Vaginal dryness … Read more