My Passion for Patients with Cancer: Naturopathic Oncology

Joan Haynes, NMD In addition to my busy family practice for the last 18 years, I’ve been studying cancer and treating patients with cancer for almost 14 years.  The world of integrative cancer care is taking off.  With so much research being done, educating my patients about new evidence-based therapies is exciting.  I just returned … Read more

Gluten-Free Italian crepes

by Joan Haynes, NMD Here’s a great recipe for Gluten-Free Tortillas (Italian Crepes).  These can be used as pancakes, crepes, wraps, or even sandwich bread.  These are great to make in big bunches and store in the freezer. This recipe makes 6 Ingredients: 6 eggs (one egg per tortilla) make your own Gulten Free flour: … Read more

Medical Research – A Disturbing Corruption

Doctoring Data: How to sort out medical advice from medical nonsense by Dr. Malcolm Kendrick Book Review by Dr. Haynes Almost all of the medical research is funded, conducted, and reported by the corporations with vested interests.  Dr. Kendrick has been studying the problems in medical research for over 30 years.  After reading his book, … Read more

Testing for Toxic Chemicals In Your System

by Joan Haynes, NMD Could your chronic illness or allergic reactions be related to ongoing exposure to toxic chemicals? A newly available and finally affordable lab test (only $219) screens for the presence of 168 different toxic chemicals all from a single urine sample. Exposure to these compounds has been linked to allergic reactions, cancer, obesity, infertility, fibromyalgia, heart disease, … Read more

Medicinal Smoothie

by Joan Haynes, NMD Basic Recipe In a blender add: 1 scoop of green powder 20 grams whey protein powder 1Tbsp up to ¼ cup ground flax seeds ¼ teaspoon probiotic powder 1 teaspoon fractionated pectin powder Liquid Ice makes it more like a milkshake Flavor Stevia to sweeten.  Flavored liquids add variety. Fresh or … Read more

Staying Healthy while Traveling – 4 Tips

by Joan Haynes, NMD If your vacation plans this summer involve travel to a foreign country, here are some tips to ensure your health stays in tip-top shape while you’re gone. Foreign lands mean foreign bugs, ones that our immune systems are less adapted too. If you are headed to a place where parasites are … Read more

Recommendations for Preventing and Treating the Flu

Joan Haynes, NMD Prevention Read the “8 Natural Tips to Prevent a Cold” on WebMD for the basics. Boost your immune system Eliminate or reduce sugar. Sugar decreases the activity of white blood cells, your primary immune defense system. A quality multivitamin, fish oil and probiotics will go a long way to ensure your immune … Read more

Massaged Kale

By Joan Haynes, NMD High in nutrients and low in calories, kale is an ideal food to eat regularly. There are over 60 nutrients found in kale. It is a rich source of the antioxidants lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Kale also contains manganese, copper, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, folic acid, vitamin B6, vitamin … Read more

Could It Be Your Gallbladder?

Joan Haynes, NMD Do you suffer from bloating, gas, belching, or abdominal pain with meals? If so, maybe your gallbladder is causing the symptoms. The gallbladder is a digestive organ located in the upper right portion of the abdomen directly underneath the liver. The liver makes bile which is stored and concentrated in the gallbladder. As … Read more