What’s the Difference Between Functional Medicine and Naturopathic Medicine?

Here at the Natural Health Center, we have both naturopathic doctors and functional medicine nurse practitioners. As a patient, you may be asking, “What’s the difference? And which type of provider is right for me?” In this blog post, we’ll explore both healthcare approaches and provide some suggestions to help you make the best decision for your unique needs.

Guest UserDecember 11, 2023Natural Health Center

Staying Healthy This Fall: Tips From Our Naturopath

Colds, flu, COVID, RSV – what to do?! It’s that time of year when all those nasty viral infections are on the rise. Aside from staying current on appropriate vaccinations, there are plenty of naturopathic options to help keep your immune system humming and ready to fight off those bugs. Get some expert advice from our naturopath, Dr. Birgit Lenger, on how to stay healthy this fall!

BIRGIT LENGEROctober 13, 2023Natural Health Center

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Considering a Domino Effect

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is estimated to occur in about 25% of the U.S. population (and about 30% of the global population), and in 50-70% of individuals with type 2 diabetes. With numbers like this, it’s important to understand what NAFLD is and what we can do to help treat or (even reverse) it.

Guest UserAugust 10, 2023Natural Health Center

Chiropractic Care for the Shoulder

Most of us aren’t too concerned with our shoulders - until they act up. When we do experience shoulder pain, it can be tricky to figure out exactly what is going on and how to recover. In this article, Anchorage chiropractor Dr. Nate Lorenc explores the structure of the shoulder, what causes shoulder injuries and how chiropractic care can be an effective treatment.

Guest UserJune 30, 2023Natural Health Center

Chiropractic Care for Hip Pain

Hip pain is very common - it affects about 15 percent of the population. But many people are unaware that chiropractors can help. In fact, hip pain is actually the third-most common complaint that we see at our Anchorage chiropractic office! If hip pain is keeping you from doing the things you enjoy, learn about causes and treatment options in this blog post by Dr. Weston Hopkins, one of the chiropractors here at Natural Health Center. We can help with your hip pain. Hip hip hooray!

Guest UserMay 30, 2023Natural Health Center

Healing Heel Pain: Chiropractic for Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is a common problem that accounts for 11 to 15 percent of all foot complaints in adults. Fortunately, it is a condition that can often be effectively treated with chiropractic care! Learn about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of plantar fasciitis from Dr. Weston Hopkins, one our our chiropractors here at Natural Health Center!

Guest UserApril 29, 2023Natural Health Center

Chiropractic Care for Sciatica

Sciatic symptoms can affect as many as 40 percent of people in the course of their lifetime. The good news is that chiropractic care can be an effective treatment for sciatica. Natural Health Center chiropractor, Dr. Nate Lorenc, shares more about sciatica and how chiropractic care may help.

Guest UserFebruary 16, 2023Natural Health Center

Chiropractic Care for Headaches

Headaches are one of the conditions we hear about the most. The good news is research has shown chiropractic care to be an effective treatment option! Here at the Natural Health Center, our chiropractors have extensive experience in providing patients with relief from headaches. Our chiropractors also work with a team of other experts to treat headaches. If you suffer from headaches, check out these general recommendations – or get in touch to schedule an appointment. You should have better things on your mind than a headache!

Guest UserJanuary 9, 2023Natural Health Center