The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) has partnered with the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and its healing arts boards to collect important health workforce data. The workforce survey will be available for licensees to complete during the electronic licensure renewal process. Licensed health care professionals are…
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Licensed Naturopathic Doctor vs. Naturopath: What’s the Difference?
by R.Santosby R.SantosCheck the license and get key information from the Naturopathic Medicine Committee For many consumers, the New Year brings big new decisions—and maybe even a New Year’s resolution or two. From focusing on your overall well-being to addressing a specific condition, naturopathic medicine can put you on a New Year’s…
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In modern use for hundreds of years—and in worldwide use for thousands of years before then—naturopathic medicine is becoming increasingly popular and more widely accepted as a vital component of today’s health care system. With interest growing in naturopathic medicine, you may be one of the many considering visiting a…
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Happy New Year from the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)! If you rang in 2021 with a New Year’s resolution, we hope you’re sticking to it. But if you need a little inspiration, here are five resolutions DCA and its licensees can help you with: See a doctor regularly.…
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Contact a licensed N.D. for insights on nature-based care A new study is shining a light on the chili pepper and its apparent role in lower mortality rates. As presented before the American Heart Association earlier this month, study researchers reviewed 4,729 studies from five leading global health databases featuring…
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Focusing on fungi for holistic health Americans love their mushrooms: The average individual eats nearly 3 pounds of fresh mushrooms each year. But did you know these beloved fungi can be used for medical purposes as well? As more Americans turn to holistic health practices, they’re also finding out that,…
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Taking health care back to nature Naturopathic medicine has existed in various cultures for centuries, but the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Naturopathic Medicine Committee helps ensure today’s practitioners provide safe, professional services to all Californians in their care. A HISTORY OF HEALING While forms and elements of modern naturopathy—manual therapy,…