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Dr. Todd A. Born, ND

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http://www.bornnaturopathic.com/
Todd A. Born, ND, is a naturopathic doctor and co-owner of Born Naturopathic Associates, Inc., in Alameda, California. Born’s clinical focus is utilizing integrative medicine to treat chronic disease. He has a strong interest in difficult and refractory cases, gastrointestinal issues, neurological and neurodegenerative disorders, endocrinology, cardiovascular disease and diabetes, autoimmune disease, development and behavioral issues, HIV/AIDS, and geriatrics. He has extensive knowledge and training in the basic medical sciences, physical medicine (osseous manipulation, craniosacral therapy, hydrotherapy, and physiotherapy), botanical medicine, homeopathy, biotherapeutic drainage, Ayurveda, counseling, and diet and nutrient therapies.

Importance Of A Good Night’s Sleep And 9 Tips To Achieve It

Sleep helps your brain recuperate and your body repair and rest. Keep off caffeine, sugars, and alcohol. Sleep in a pitch-black room with no gadgets nearby. Do moderate exercise for at least 30 mins, but avoid stimulating activities an hour before you sleep. A warm bath in Epsom salts or a warm drink helps trigger sleep hormone - melatonin. If all fails, do something boring or try breathing exercises.

Naturopathic Treatment For Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

NAFLD refers to presence of hepatic fat in non-alcoholics. No specific symptoms exist but some complain of right upper abdominal pain and fatigue. Clinically this is diagnosed in lab tests through elevated liver aminotransferases. Consume green tea, fresh fish, organic fruits and vegetables, liver-supportive foods like garlic, onions, and cruciferous vegetables. Avoid trans and saturated fats.

Naturopathic Approaches To Treating Allergies Holistically

Conventional medicine treats symptoms of an allergy with mast cell stabilizers, antihistamines, and steroids that cause drowsiness, blurred vision, etc. Naturopathic options include mushrooms, freeze-dried nettles, frankincense, Ashwagandha, black currant, licorice and homeopathic desensitization approach (sublingual immunotherapy). Use under guidance of a well-trained physician.

Natural Alternative Therapies For Autoimmune Diseases.

Dr. Todd A. Born is in private practice with his wife, Dr. Lindsay Jones-Born, at Born Naturopathic Associates, Inc., in Alameda, CA (www.bornnaturopathic.com).  He...

Can Your Sleep Regimen Make You Smarter And Healthier?

Why is Sleep Important? Sleep is when the brain and body has the chance to process the day’s activities and regenerate and repair itself.  Growth...

Can Probiotics That Nourish Your Gut Also Boost Immunity?

What are Probiotics? Probiotics are yeast or bacterial organisms that exist in our intestines and have a multitude of beneficial health effects.  This article will...

Therapeutic Benefits You Missed From Ignoring Castor Oil.

This ancient remedy is explored by Dr Todd Born ND, in terms of its clinical application and the slowly expanding body of published data...

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Ayurveda and Naturopathic Medicine

According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, the autism spectrum disorder includes autistic disorder (classic autism), Asperger syndrome and Pervasive...

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