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Listen in with ICM: Environmental Medicine with Dr. Carvlin

Environmental Medicine Environmental chemical exposure is a root cause of chronic disease. This is an important, often overlooked, piece of the puzzle in complex illnesses. Environmental exposures are not disappearing, they are only getting worse! Of the over 125,000 synthetic chemicals in circulation, roughly 8,000 are high-volume and everyday exposures. Many are correlated with common …

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Listen in with ICM: At-Home Pain Management with Dr. Dobbs

At-Home Pain Management View the free video above between Drs. Dobbs, Celmer, Karp, and Klausmeyer discussing ways to manage pain at home. Sign up for this session has ended. If you are interested, please put yourself on the waitlist here. Billable to insurance Non-members will be responsible for the non-member fee. Group sessions This session …

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We are now offering Telemedicine to existing ICM patients

You should consider this option if you are concerned about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) exposure. We recommend all high-risk patients consider this option as a replacement for your in-office visit. You are considered high-risk if you meet any one of the following: You have been exposed to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) You are over the age of 60 You …

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Coronavirus Information

With the increasing spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases here in Washington State, we want to post here, the latest information for you to access in regards to precautions and efforts to control the spread of this virus. Below you will see links to the information from the CDC and local authorities relating to precautions and …

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How do naturopathic doctors diagnose and treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis?

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When diagnosing and treating patients with acute or chronic gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, licensed naturopathic doctors (NDs) address the whole person—including body, mind, emotions, genetics, environmental exposures, and socio-economic status. NDs employ a variety of diagnostic approaches to pinpoint the underlying causes of distress. Trained rigorously in clinical nutrition, behavioral medicine, botanical medicine, and conventional pharmaceuticals, NDs draw on …

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Health Benefits of Sauna Therapy

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Did you know that your skin is your largest organ? It is a great pathway of elimination for the body. When you exercise, take a hot bath, or go in the sauna (any way you work up a sweat), you are encouraging toxic chemicals to be released from your skin! There are hundreds of thousands …

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Are You Making The Most Of Your Weekends?

The weekends used to be fun, a chance to see friends, go on adventures and enjoy life. It was a break from school and work but lately it’s become a chance to get errands done. Saturday morning you wake up and start cleaning the house. After that’s done you head to the grocery store and …

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The Excuses That Keep Us From Being Happy

For most of us, we think we have a real understanding of what keeps us from being truly happy. We believe it’s because we are stressed from work, overwhelmed by bills, do not have enough energy, do not get enough sleep and are constantly being forced to settle for things or give up things. That’s …

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Looking for a Wellness Program that works? Find out if FirstLine Therapy is right for you.

I’m Amanda Littleton, Holistic Health and Life Coach, Founder of Wellthie Life and Lifestyle Educator for the FirstLine Therapy (FLT) Program at the Institute of Complementary Medicine (ICM). I’m thrilled to be supporting ICM patients on their wellness journey through true lifestyle change with the FLT Program. My passion for supporting others comes from my …

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Protecting Your Immune System This Fall

The leaves are turning beautiful, vibrant colors. The air is becoming crisp and we are gearing up for a cozy winter. The downside, as you all know, is that this is the prime season for colds and flus. You may be asking yourself, other than the flu shot, what can I do to protect myself …

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