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Jared Zeff Honored as Living Legend

10 Dec 2018
Jared Zeff Honored as Living Legend

Dr. Jared Zeff Honored as Living Legend The National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) and the Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians selected Dr. Jared Zeff to be honored with the naturopathic medicine’s prestigious Living Legend award on December 1, 2018 for his: Demonstrated leadership, commitment to excellence and outstanding contributions to the advancement of natural medicine in the state of Oregon. Dr. Zeff has a long list of accomplishments. In addition to teaching and clinical practice, Zeff is: Founder of the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Healing Arts in Portland Oregon Founder of the Naturopathic Cancer Conference Chairman of the Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Int’l Education Project Senior editor.

Treating and Preventing the Flu

24 Jan 2018

There is a nasty flu epidemic occurring, one of the worst I have ever seen.  In fact, there appears to be at least two different flu types, and possibly more.  The worst I am seeing is a flu that affects breathing and may result in pneumonia.  It is characterized by fever, but not in all cases.  It is accompanied by achiness, sometimes deep achiness and severe weakness.  Here is what I am finding that helps, and I may have to modify or add to this as the days go by and I see more. Homeopathic Gelsemium: use the 30c, or the 200c if you can find it.  Begin with this, and.

Healing Body and Soul Summit Gift Page

08 Sep 2017

This paper on Nature Cure is part of the gift package that Dr. Zeff  offers through the  “Healing Body and Soul Summit”.  ….The foundation of nature cure is based upon the observation that it is the nature of things to heal themselves.  We can see this in a piece of land that has been disturbed by earthquake, fire, or human intervention.  ….If nature cure is based upon the restoration of health, standard medicine is based upon the diagnosis and treatment of disease.   Download the Healing Body and Soul Summit Gift  For more information or to schedule an appointment, please Contact Dr. Zeff of Salmon Creek Clinic. or call us at 360-823-8121.

Childhood Asthma

18 Jan 2017

Over the past 2 decades, we have seen a substantial increasing in childhood asthma. It is now considered an epidemic. Some children die from this. Many are limited in activity and must medicate daily in order to breathe comfortably. In simple terms, asthma is an inflammatory disturbance in the small airways of the lungs. Inflammation causes swelling and secretions, and this reduces the flow of air into and out of the lungs. There can be various triggers, including exercise, stress, cold air, dust, smoke, animal dander, pollens and other external allergens and pollutants, and certain foods. There can be congenital and possibly genetic aspects, as well. The standard treatments are.

Interstitial Cystitis

11 Dec 2016

Interstitial Cystitis is a difficult and miserable problem, mostly suffered by women. It is like a bladder infection in sensation, but there is no infection, and the pain is constant. There is no good treatment conventionally, which is partly why it is difficult. I am pleased that we have been able to cure most of the people who have come to us with this problem. By most, I mean over 90%. The problem involves pain in the bladder area, sometimes including vulvadynia or pain elsewhere in the perineum. It will vary somewhat in symptoms, but usually presents as constant pain in the bladder region, maybe worse from sitting, though in.

Interstitial Cystitis

21 Jun 2016

“Interstitial Cystitis” is defined as a “noninfectious bladder inflammation that causes pain, urinary frequency and urgency with incontinence.” (Merck Manual)  It is like a bladder infection that never stops, and that has no good conventional treatment.   The Merck Manual article goes on to say that  “cure is rare”.  But cure is common in our clinic.  Cure, meaning, no further pain or problem.  I will write a bit here how we accomplish cure for this difficult problem. Like many chronic inflammatory problems, there is a dietary problem that underlies most of this.  The explanation is simple.  If one consistently eats a food that irritates one’s body, the irritation becomes chronic..

Breast Cancer Protocol

29 Aug 2012

Protocol for Breast Cancer Treatment During and After Radiation PLEASE NOTE: These protocols should only be done with the knowledge and support of your oncologist. Please consult your doctor before applying any cancer treatments. 1. Dietary regimen as recommended individually. This will be done through food intolerance testing. A kit for this purpose is being sent to you. 2. Daily constitutional hydrotherapy helps enhance detoxification, promotes digestion, reduces nausea, and enhances immunity. Salmon Creek Clinic will be sending instructions for this, along with the dietary testing kit. 3. Acupuncture (once or twice weekly) helps reduce pain, nausea, and vomiting. Acupuncture also enhances your overall sense of well-being. There are several.

The Healing Power of Nature

29 Aug 2012
The Healing Power of Nature

The healing power of nature is the inherent self-organizing and healing process of living systems which establishes, maintains and restores health. Naturopathic medicine recognizes this healing process to be ordered and intelligent. It is the naturopathic physician’s role to support, facilitate and augment this healing process by identifying and removing obstacles to health and removing obstacles to health and recovery, and by supporting the creation of a healthy internal and external environment. In the western medical system, the doctor’s knowledge and wisdom are intended to supersede the disease process. The naturopathic physician does not do battle with a disease entity. Instead, we rely upon the healing wisdom, vital energies and.

First, Do No Harm

29 Aug 2012
First, Do No Harm

Naturopathic physicians follow three precepts to avoid harming the patient: Naturopathic physicians utilize naturopathic methods and medicinal substances. These practices minimize the risk of harmful effects. We also apply the least possible force or intervention necessary to diagnose illness and restore health. Whenever possible, the suppression of symptoms is avoided, as suppression generally interferes with the healing process. Naturopathic physicians respect and work with the vis medicatrix naturae in diagnosis, treatment and counseling. If this self -healing process is not respected, the patient may be harmed. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please Contact Dr. Zeff of Salmon Creek Clinic. or call us at 360-823-8121.

Treat the Whole Person

29 Aug 2012
Treat the Whole Person

As the cause of illness is removed, the natural tendency of the body is to improve function. The human being is not simply a physical entity. We have minds, we think. The human beings have emotions, we feel and we translate these feelings into meaning. Humans are spiritual beings. “The naturopathic physician seeks to treat the causes of disease, rather than to merely eliminate or suppress symptoms.” Naturopathic physicians treat each patient by taking into account individual physical, mental, emotional, genetic, environmental, social and other factors. Since total health also includes spiritual health, naturopathic physicians encourage individuals to pursue their personal spiritual development. Remember, fever, inflammation, and even infection are.

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