Have you been noticing burning eyes, a scratchy throat, headaches, or more coughing lately? Our area is experiencing heavy wildfire smoke, and it is affecting the health of many people in our community. The following information is drawn from the NAEM Wildfire Patient Handout and adapted for our Boise Natural Health Clinic community. Why Wildfire Smoke Is … Read more
Have you considered just paying cash for your bloodwork? When insurance doesn’t kick in, the bill can sometimes take your breath away. Luckily, when labs aren’t covered, we have cash-pay options we can utilize. My favorite option right now is ordering labs through Fullscript.com. You may know Fullscript as a reputable supplement retailer. Now, they … Read more
Over the years, one of the hardest parts of practicing medicine has been watching people delay care—not because they don’t want support, but because they’re worried about cost, insurance coverage, or “whether it’s worth coming in.” And right now, that concern feels heavier than ever. Health insurance coverage is becoming more limited, more expensive, and … Read more
For decades, the advice was simple: “Eat a balanced diet and you’ll get everything you need.” While that’s true in theory, in practice the modern food supply and lifestyle make it harder to rely on food alone for optimal nutrition. A high-quality multivitamin can serve as an important safety net—even for healthy people. Declining Nutrient … Read more
As the wellness industry continues to grow, the supplement sections in health food stores seem to be taking up more and more shelf space. Are these supplements actually beneficial? And if so, how do you begin to navigate the decision of which supplements are best for you? Supplement Quality Matters Did you know that not … Read more
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
Many insurance plans have high deductibles or limited coverage that don’t cover the tests or medications you need. These two services below may be able to find you a lower price than your insurance co-pay. UltaLabsTests.com Order and pay for your own lab tests directly online. Get your blood drawn at Quest Diagnostic in Meridian … Read more
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
Joan Haynes, NMD A Health Savings Account (HAS) makes a lot of sense for people who would rather spend their money on alternative medicine instead of paying for insurance premiums for health care they don’t use. In Idaho, Naturopathic Medicine and/or massage is covered by some, but not all insurance companies. Instead of paying high … Read more