Open Forums

Join all three of our Naturopathic Medical Doctors (NMD) to learn more about Naturopathic Medicine and our philosophy.
What is Naturopathic medicine? Why should I choose it?
Naturopathic doctors go through rigorous training at accredited
four-year medical schools to learn the art and science of naturopathic medicine as it has been handed down from generations of preceding physicians in the field.
What makes us different?
What is the advantage of choosing naturopathic medicine vs. conventional or functional medicine?
In this open forum, we will explore
the foundations of naturopathic medicine, the principles we are committed to, and how we build health and vitality from the ground up.
We will discuss the training and licensure of NMD’s, safety and efficacy of natural medicine, and what types of treatments and modalities are often used.

For many thousands of years humans have lived in intimate connection with their physical natural environment and the many adaptations to preserve health in relation to seasonal changes. Our modern world has largely removed this connection which is creating an enormous harmful impact on human health. In this Open Forum Dr. David and Dr. Hunter will explore the crucial influence the seasons and our physical environment have on our health and share deep-rooted medical philosophies on how to orient health through each season of the year. We will also discuss a wide range of lifestyle shifts, therapeutic approaches/treatments, and medicinals tailored to each season for health and vitality.

Dr. Hunter is very passionate about mind-body medicine and is delighted to sit down with an incredible practitioner and resource in our community, Carrie Kralicek, who, as a psychiatric nurse practitioner serving the North Idaho community, has a wealth of experience navigating the intersection of mental and physical health. Dr. Hunter and Carrie collaborate in a wide sweeping examination of approaches to supporting mental health struggles from both conventional and holistic lenses. This Open Forum educates on the myriad of physical expression patterns of our mental health, and embarks on a multi-layered discussion of tools individuals can deploy to strengthen and heal patterns of disturbance in the mind-body axis of health.

Cognitive changes can be a primary concern in many patients’ health journeys, and yet, many wait too long to take steps to improve. There is a vast amount of research behind nutrition and lifestyle changes that can shift the progression of cognitive decline, no matter what the cause. Dr. Karin assesses, diagnoses, and treats brain health; this Open Forum explains just a small portion of the brain evaluating and monitoring process. Tune in to tune up your brain health!

This discussion shares the history of electricity and health, as well as current research. Special emphasis is on therapeutic modalities, including Frequency Specific MicroCurrent/FSM that patients can utilize in clinical and at-home settings. (Ty Rockwell is the leading expert in this field in our area.) Dr. Hunter and Ty also discuss environmental exposure to electricity and electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) and their adverse effects on health, as well as strategies to reduce these exposures in your everyday life.

Learn about how the root cause for many who suffer from cognitive changes can be evaluated, addressed, and healed to support improvements in not only brain fog and attention, but also for changes in cognition.

Our entire life experience profoundly influences our current state of health. The physical and emotional exposures, stresses, and traumas we experienced in the past cause our bodies to develop specific patterns and methods to deal with situations we encounter in our current life. In this video, our doctors discuss how to develop insight around the origins of self-harming mental/emotional and physical patterns and examine tools individuals can utilize to transform these patterns and enable dynamic health and well-being.

Drs. David and Hunter discuss the powerful action of the placebo effect in health and illness. The conversation includes the history, science, and politics of the placebo effect in medicine and medical research, including tangible applications of its action we can use to improve our health and reverse disease.

Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD and Dr. David Campbell, LAc discuss an exploration of the profoundly influential unseen forces that drive our cellular function and health expression, including a discussion of acupuncture, homeopathy, electrical medicine, and the many theoretical and historical frameworks for these powerful therapeutics in health.

Dr. Hunter Peterson discusses how to select the most nutritious varieties and species of plants and animal products, including nutrient contents, storage methods, and cooking methods to maximize the health benefits obtained from the food you eat.

This Open Forum explores the many roles of sleep in shaping health and disease. Dr. Hunter describes the physiology of sleep based on current scientific understanding. He discusses effective naturopathic tools and methodologies including an extensive review of natural sleep aids and their clinical applications for getting longer, more restful sleep.

Dr. Karin, who has served as a primary caregiver for over 20 years, discusses the health risks, relationship obstacles, and gaps in the conventional care system when it comes to the "other person" in a patient visit. Learn how to build resilience within your family and community for yourself and your loved one, and how to find resources to aid in navigating challenging situations.

This Open Forum discusses the foundational principles and science of food-based detoxification methods, elaborates on the many health benefits of detoxification, and provides an overview of the 14-Day Juice Detoxification Program. Additionally, Dr. Hunter discusses the scientific basis of calorie restriction and fasting, including an overview of prominent fasting methods including intermittent fasting, juice fasting, and water fasting for various health applications.

Dr. Ari discusses the complex and multifaceted condition polycystic ovarian syndrome. She covers the varying symptoms the condition can present with, and explores some of the underlying causes and initial treatments someone may wish to consider, whether you're struggling with infertility, or just trying to regulate your menstrual cycle.

Do you know what grounding is and how to do it? Dr. Misty reviews this topic and the positive health impacts that can be found with daily grounding habits.

Dr. Hunter discusses naturopathic tools for at-home prevention and treatment of viral and bacterial upper respiratory infections, including botanical, supplemental, nutrition, and hydrotherapy approaches for adults and children.

Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD discusses the role of the digestive system in our overall health.

The incidence of autoimmune disease is increasing at a frightening rate in the United States, for which conventional medicine has few safe treatments. This Open Forum explores naturopathic treatments, which may often lead to permanent remission or a cure without using drugs for common autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, MS, and others. Our doctors discuss the causative forces leading to the autoimmune process and the powerful role their appreciation and understanding play in successful treatment.

Dr. Ari dives into the world of endometriosis. What exactly is endometriosis and what implications does the diagnosis have on fertility and long-term reproductive health? She explores some of the theories on when and how endometriosis starts, as well as initial therapies and lifestyle modifications to consider.