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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	T	P	Comments
aseem	11/11/09	9	10	8	10
Mary	11/08/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you. I'll take your advice.
ritu	10/30/09	10	10	10	10	very detailed response.
Sheri	10/29/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you for your timely response. I .....
Tom	09/10/09	10	10	10	10	Very Informative and Helpful!!!!

Recent Answers from Jacqueline Jacques, ND

2009-11-20 OCD/Anxiety and birth control pill:

Alex, For those who tend towards depression, there are two things to consider: 1) Sometimes a low dose progestin only pill (often called a "mini pill") is a good choice. Some brand names are: Ortho

2009-11-16 HGH and effects:

Justin, These are very good questions to be asking, and mostly you really do not need to worry about the ill effects of hGH in your case as this sounds like you are working with an experienced physician

2009-11-11 hgh:

Hi Alex, There really is not a good way to tell which is why buying products that claim to be hGH on line is rather dangerous. Using a pregnancy test will tell you if you have purchased HCG (human

2009-11-09 MultiVitamin for Bariatric Patients:

Hi Kim, It depends both on the procedure and the product. Some products are not appropriate for a RNY patient at any dose. Most formulas take two tablets simply because the amount of nutrition needed

2009-11-07 hormonal imbalance:

Dear Gurjas, I don't use Nutritional Response Testing, so I will not comment on that technique. As for helping to raise testosterone levels naturally, there is a lot that can be done without replacement

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