Archive for March, 2011
Wellness-In-A-Box Featured in April Urbanite Issue!
Take a peak at the April edition of the Baltimore Urbanite to see the Wellness-In-A-Box series highlighted in the “Goods” section. Wellness Kits are available for purchase at Seeds and on-line at: www.wellnessboxes.com.
TO BE RELEASED APRIL 1st: CLEAR HEADED for Seasonal Allergy Relief
Clear Headed includes our favorite remedies to help relieve allergy and hay fever symptoms. If you dread the transitions to Spring and Fall because of the arrival of a foggy head, dragging energy or irritated eyes and sinuses, this kit is meant for you! The allergic reactions to pollen and mold indicate an overactive immune response. Help to regulate it naturally with herbs and nutrients that calm the histamine response without drowsy side-effects. Order your kit today at: www.wellnessboxes.com.
HOMEOPATHY 101 CLASS – APRIL 5th & 12th 2011
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE KALEIDOSCOPE PROGRAM AT RPCS
Join local naturopathic doctor Emily Telfair, ND in dispelling the myths and uncovering the mystery around the art and practice of homeopathy. This gentle yet powerful approach to healing has a 200 year history of supporting the natural healing abilities of the body using diluted doses of natural substances. Dr. Emily will share the benefits of using homeopathic remedies for both acute and chronic health conditions and give participants the opportunity to prepare their own remedy for First Aid use at home.
Additionally, the class will review 10 common homeopathic remedies which can be used to accelerate healing from acute conditions such as colds, flus, fevers and earaches. This is an excellent class for individuals and families who choose to integrate natural therapies with their current health care regimen.
When: Class meets on Tuesdays April 5th & 12th 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Roland Park Country School, 5204 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD
Cost: $50
To Register: (410) 323-5500 x3045
Naturopathic Licensure in Maryland: Legislative Update
This is the first year that legislation has been introduced to license the practice of naturopathic medicine in Maryland by the Maryland Association of Naturopathic Physicians. The bill, as written, would allow naturopathic physicians who have graduated from an accredited naturopathic medical school (accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education) to practice as primary care physicians. Without licensure, Maryland residents do not have a clear way to differentiate from naturopaths who received their training through on-line correspondence courses from non-accredited schools and those of us practitioners who completed pre-medical prerequisite coursework, graduated from accredited 4-year naturopathic medical schools, and passed rigorous licensing exams. Licensure of naturopathic physicians in Maryland will also help to address the growing shortage of primary care practitioners in the State and bring a greater focus to chronic disease prevention in primary care settings.
HB 1100 was heard by the Health and Government Operations Committee in the House of Delgates on Tuesday March 8th and SB 560 was heard by the Education, Health & Environmental Affairs Committee in the Senate on Wednesday March 9th. We were grateful to have as part of our testimony panel Dr. David Schleich, President of National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon and Karen Howard, Executive Director of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. In addition, we had several patients who have experienced great benefit from naturopathic medicine share their healing stories with the legislators. While our testimony was generally well-received in both the House and Senate, the voice of opposition from the Board of Physicians and the Maryland Medical Society had significant influence in halting further movement of our bill this session.
The next steps in this process require continued education of the legislators, the Board of Physicians, and the Maryland Medical Society regarding the vital role that naturopathic medicine can play in strengthening the delivery of quality health care in Maryland. The Maryland Association of Naturopathic Physicians plans to continue a dialogue with groups who opposed our bill over the next several months so that we may move forward with greater success during the 2012 legislative session.
Special thanks to all of the patients and healthcare practitioners who wrote letters of support to encourage passage of this bill and to our gentle-hearted, yet brilliantly-minded lobbyist Jim McComb for his tireless efforts on our behalf.
