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Jacqueline Jacques, ND

U.S.

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Expertise

I can answer any question related to conditions treated by naturopathic medicine and how they might be approached. These would include (but are not limited to) allergies, arthritis, depression/anxiety, autoimmune diseases, irritable bowel, PMS, menopause, hormone dysfunction, chemical sensitivity, headache, and chronic pain. I am also happy to discuss naturopathic therpaies including herbal/botanical medicine, medical nutrition, diet therapy, detoxification, manipulation, hydrotherapy, and natural hormone replacement. I would also welcome questions on naturopathic philosophy, licensure, scope of practice and education

Experience in the area

I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) with ten years of experience. The focus of my work has been in women's health, obesity and pain, but I have treated all conditions. I currently see private patients, consult in the natural products industry, formulate product for a medical nutrition company, write for several publications, and speak across North America. I additionaly serve on the medical advisory board of several companies and non-profit organizations.

Organizations

California Naturopathic Doctors Association (member and past board member) American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (member) National Nutritional Foods Association (member) Obesity Actional Coalition (Medical Advisory Board) Samueli Canter for Integrative Medicine at University of California, Irvine (Board Member)

Publications

Nutrition and the MD, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Bariatric Times, Today's Dietitian, Integrative Health Retailer

Education/Credentials

Lewis and Clark College National College of Naturopathic Medicine

Awards and Honors

Health Professional of the Year (2004) - Bariatric Support Centers International

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Mary	02/01/12	10	10	10
marie	12/31/11	10	10	10	Thank you, it was helpful to know .....
Debbi	12/25/11	10	10	10	Thank you for your reply, Jacqueline. I .....
Harold	12/18/11	10	10	10	Thank you for that helpful info!
Sunil Mahabir	12/03/11	10	10	10

Recent Answers from Jacqueline Jacques, ND

2012-02-08 Perioral dermitis:

Deena, The first things I think of are the following: 1) Celiac disease - tied to hypothyroidism, perioral dermatitis and GI problems. If he has not been screened, I'd consider a visit to a gastroenterologist

2012-01-24 blood pressure:

Mary, It depends a lot on why you have high blood pressure and how high it is. Simple things you can do include: 1) Regular exercise 2) Take fish oil - 2-3 grams/day 3) Decrease salt intake 4)

2012-01-08 hair loss:

Hi Loretta, Because you are a woman, before anything else, I would rule out low iron and thyroid disease. These can be checked by simple blood tests with your family doctor. You can also try taking

2011-12-25 Need assistance with eyebrow seborrhea:

Hi Debbi - I wish I had a sure-fire solution for you. One thing you can try is to use either a 5% Tea Tree Oil shampoo or Selsun Blue (which is a selenium based shampoo). You have to leave either

2011-12-17 Herbs for cancer pain and glycerine tinctures.:

Hi Harold, Cancer pain is different for all cancer sufferers. Probably, as all-around aids, I would recommend Kava and California Poppy. For high-quality glycerin tinctures, you are lucky you are

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