Joshua Phillips, ND

The healing and vitalizing qualities of water, consumed internally and experienced externally, cannot be overstated. Lack of adequate daily hydration can be a contributor to nearly every health concern, with little exception. While it might seem simple and obvious, many of us go to great lengths to address health concerns, signing onto any number of […]

One of the founding principles of naturopathic medicine is a tenet called Vis Medicatrix Naturae, a Latin phrase that translated means “the healing power of nature.” This principle sums up one of the central observations of the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, who lived over 2,000 years ago, and whose work and writing earned him the […]

Over 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that is typically progressive and causes the decline of cognitive function, ultimately leading to worsening dementia. Dementia is defined as a gradual decline in a person’s memory, as well as their ability to think clearly and coherently, diminishing the ability of an individual to […]

While making travel plans for the summer with friends and family, or navigating travel for business, there are typically many logistics to manage to ensure a fun and smooth trip. Often the arranging of flight plans, hotel stays or international details are all-consuming, leaving little time or energy left for some of the basics of […]

While the experience of falling in love and connecting deeply with another person might be better left to the musings of philosophers and poets, the training of psychiatric professionals or the wisdom of gurus and clergy, one cannot help but be curious about the physiology of the experience we call love. It will come as […]

Our bodies are amazing creations, capable of profound self-healing and detoxification. The bodies we all inhabit have evolved over millions of years and out of necessity developed incredible abilities to assimilate, absorb, break down and eliminate things from our bodies. Ideally, we keep what we need to sustain life and well-being, while detoxifying by eliminating […]

With Christmas and the New Year celebrations right around the corner, we have famously turned our attention to gathering with friends, family and coworkers. For those connected with a religious or spiritual path, we share the wisdom, virtues and teachings of our faiths, while for many others it is simply a time for connection and […]

Editor’s note: With an uptick in upper respiratory infections and COVID in recent weeks, Dr. Phillips is re-running this previous version of his column. With seemingly endless options of over-the-counter medications readily accessible, it’s easy to reach for something to try to manage just about any symptom the body can create. The seasonal colds and […]

When most think of reactions to food that can compromise health, the classic peanut or shellfish allergy typically come to mind. These can cause serious and potentially life-threatening reactions, sometimes within minutes of eating that food. This type of reaction, called an immediate hypersensitivity reaction, can result in a sudden onset of hives, itching skin […]