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You may live in a beautiful suburb of a big city.  You may have a great job, a wonderful family, and a few fun hobbies.  It may seem like you have it all - and maybe you do. But i

Have you ever wondered how acupuncture really works?  Do you wonder why needles are put in certain areas, why some needles hurt more than others, or why you feel so different after a session?

Marijuana.    What comes to mind when you think about it?  Is it drug users and hippies?  Is it government laws and money?  Or maybe it’s just a gray

Sure would be nice to get a massage, wouldn’t it?  Or that acupuncture treatment you’ve been wanting to calm your nerves lately?  Or just a quiet evening to yourself?

The best way for me to describe it is as though I was acutely aware of all of the bad things that could happen and it all kept racing through my mind most minutes of the day.  I was al

It’s been recommended that you try natural herbal supplements, or, you’ve heard or read that a certain type of supplement may be able to help your condition. You then visit a na

Most of us will experience it.  The moment when we realize that what we’ve always done has simply stopped working.   When weight is creeping up even though your exercise rou

Supplements. They can do us wonders. Maybe it’s better sleep, less pain, lower blood pressure, or balanced hormones. Maybe it’s more energy, smoother bowel movements, or improve

  Just thinking about writing this blog makes our heads spin! It seems as though there is a new diet being touted every day. Whether it’s how to lose weight fas

The sluggishness. The bloating. Those extra pounds that you need to jump start to shed. The weeks of overindulging, the wondering if you have a food allergy, or the noting of endless

Have you seen them? The commercials around each holiday, providing ideas and inspiration for the perfect gift for a loved one? If you’ve seen any television lately, you probabl

Have you heard about this year’s flus? It’s being touted as one of the worst we’ve seen in years. It’s hard to miss the the news reports about this deadly sic

Do you feel that something is off in your body, but your general practitioner tells you everything is normal? Has anyone told you it could be your hormones but you don’t know where to tur

Whether it’s a new year, a new season approaching, a vacation on the horizon, or just the fact that clothes don’t fit like they used to, whatever the reason is for losing weight, the

Did you know that you may be able to get rid of those pesky allergies for good? Yes, that means that the inhaler you carry around, the steroids you take, and/or the allergy sprays and p

Are you knee-high in decorations, cookies, songs, and events, all geared to celebrate the holidays but end up stressing you out? Does it seem fun at the beginning only to be overdone

For me, it’s like being in a fog between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. I go through the motions, but there is no authentic joy. I cringe at most Christmas songs, I don’t ha

KIDS! Do you ever feel like they’re a walking germ factory?! And it seems to never fail that when they do get sick, it’s at the most inopportune times. Which for all the

             “For me, it was a personal secret that I kept hidden from others.  For one, I didn’t know if it was just th

Have you ever found yourself in a health food store, overwhelmed by the amount of vitamins, minerals, and herbs available?  Have you ever wondered if they really work or

Ugh. We’ve all experienced it. And it is not fun. Cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea or constipation. Whether from food, stress, hormones, or even a virus, a digestive tract upset is m

Stress.  Sometimes an overused word that many of us have become immune to as it just seems to be an accepted part of everyday life.  Work needs to get done.  Chores n

The frustrating food and drink choices.  The worry of forgetting the antacid.  The burning pain that just seems to keep coming back. Or maybe it’s medication inducing stomac

What if your body gave off markers to future disease or pain that could be used to detect and treat them before the disease ever appeared?   What if current disease and pain co

The sound of stillness in the air.  The tranquil darkness of the room.  The cozy feel of the bed.  After a long day this picture sounds calming, inviting, and divine, doesn’t i

Our guess is that you’ve probably experienced it.  You have a health issue that you want to address with your general practitioner so you make an appointment, meet with the doctor, and h

So, what is this cupping you keep hearing about REALLY like?  Since offering cupping as a separate treatment at Colorado Natural Medicine + Acupuncture, we’ve been getting this q

Life isn’t always easy.  It can be raw, overwhelming, and confusing at times.  The older we grow, the more experiences we have, and the more challenging it can become to achieve the

Has something been bothering you physically or emotionally?  Do you feel anxious not knowing what’s wrong or how to fix it?  Are you looking for a natural approach to your health th

Stress!!! It's a killer!! Literally and figuratively! The Stress Stigma Our culture tends to wear stress like a badge of honor.  We're multitasking like crazy, "carving

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of health!  No, I don't mean a gift certificate to our clinic (although we do have those available!).  Prepare yourself for the onslaught o

It's that time of year again...cold and flu season.  As a Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist,  I am often asked how I am able to ward off so many colds throughout the season. After

The Purple Dot Craze At The Summer Games Have you noticed the purple, bruise-like trend among the Rio 2016 Olympic athletes? It's cupping! From swimming to track and field, athlete

Detoxification seems to be a major buzz word in the holistic health community, but what does it actually mean? Detoxification is actually what our bodies do naturally to neutralize, transfo

Are you ready for a fresh start this Spring? Spring is the perfect time to recommit to your health, wellness, and fitness. If you're looking for a natural, clean, effective way

With allergy season upon us, I am often asked how I am able to remain allergy-free throughout the season (well, with perhaps one or two days of sneezing or itchy eyes). After all, I was a heavy all

When was the last time you fell asleep within minutes, and woke up feeling rested? At least 60 million Americans experience sleeplessness to a point that they seek support from a medical provider.

Are you ready to make 2016 your healthiest, fittest, most energized year yet?  Are you ready for change, but uncertain of what to do first?  Are you struggling to make sense of all th

Here are five great ways to get healthy in 2016. Thanks for reading!  #1: Learn to practice gratitude  If you make one new year’s resolution this year, and only one, then

Holiday shopping? Need ideas? We have a gift for you! See our discounts: Consider giving the gift of immeasurable value this holiday season…the gift of HEALTH, wellness, & relaxa

Acupuncture SPECIAL To really help you get a handle on stress during the holiday season we are offering a de-stress package of Acupuncture. This therapy will bathe your body with healthy ho

Parker Naturopath, Natural Doctor, or whenever you are looking for a holistic doctor, We can help with any alternative medicine you need for natural healing.  If you live in or around Parker a

2 Naturopathic Tricks I use to BEAT THE FLU: Vitamin D3 - If you definitely have the flu (high fever, body aches, respiratory symptoms, cough, congestion, runny nose), then take 25,000

by: Andrea Laine White, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner We’ve all heard that we should eat more vegetables, that vegetables are good for us…but why?  Perh

Are you looking for a nutritionist to help you lose weight, gain back energy and vitality, or simply find new ways of cooking and eating that are healthier for you and your family? Andrea W

by: Andrea Laine White, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner   In part 1 of this blog series, we established the importance of a healthy gut, both healthy gut flora or bacteria and an

All disease begins in the gut. - Hippocrates by: Andrea Laine White, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner As Hippocrates stated long ago, the importance of gut health cannot be over

Dr. Adam Graves is a Denver Adrenal Doctor, Certified in the Kalish Method. He specializes in adrenal fatigue, adrenal exhaustion and adrenal insufficiency. He has seen hundreds of patients' to

by: Andrea Laine White, Certified Nutrition Therapy Practitioner Myth: The formula for weight loss is eating less and exercising more. Truth: We are all biochemically and situationally un

In Part 1 of this series, we introduced the syndrome adrenal fatigue - what it is, how to determine if you have it, and  nutritional recommendations and lifestyle changes to recover from it.

Do you suffer from mood issues but don't want to take medications? You feel on edge, irritable, have trouble relaxing, easily stressed out, or just not yourself.   Or have you tried medica

Do you have shoulder pain? Are you wondering if acupuncture can help? If you answered "Yes" to either of those questions that you have found the right place. Shoulder pain affects million

Do you have questions about what you should be eating? Do you need dietary support for a specific condition such as adrenal fatigue, food intolerances & sensitivities, or perimenopause

Do you find you have difficulty getting up in the morning? Do you wake feeling unrested? Do you find you have a general lack of energy? Do everyday tasks require more effort? Has your sex d

Raw Local Honey Could allergy relief be found in a daily teaspoon of raw local honey? As bees pick up pollen from one flower to the next, that pollen is then transferred to their honey. Eating a

Are you feeling off? Are you wondering if your hormones are out of balance? Have you been to your regular physician and they just want you on birth control? Or  have they tested your hormones

Its that time of year, maybe you are considering a diet, are in the middle of one, or have already given up due to lack of time, results or hectic life schedule getting in the way. Well hopefu

Castle Rock Naturopath, Castle Rock Doctor or whenever you are looking for a holistic doctor, Dr. Adam Graves can help with any alternative medicine you need for natural healing. &nb

Many of my patients come to me because they have fatigue. They have gone to their primary care doctor and he/she has checked their blood work which comes back normal. Their doctor tells them they a

Epigenetics and/or nutrigenomics is the science of how our personal genetic makeup interacts with nutrition to produce disease, health and wellness. Without going into hours of lecture on biochemis

Finally studies and the media are showing what naturopaths have known for years. Let’s start with... The Bad News Food is addictive just like drugs. High sugar and high fat fo

Are you wondering  if  acupuncture can help you with your health issues? Anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, fatigue, infertility, endomietriosis, menopause, digestive issues, and the

What are hidden and delayed food allergies?   Millions of Americans suffer from the symptoms of food allergy or intolerance and don’t know it.  Common foods eat

Treating children with ADD/ADHD medication can be a doubled edge sword. One side is that the medications can be effective and help provide relief; the other side is that they can have severe advers

Many of my patients come to me with digestive issues such as gas, bloating, pain, constipation and diarrhea to name a few. They visited their primary care doctor who may or may not have referr

Almost Every day a new patient comes into my office and shares a similar story. It often goes something like this, "Over the last few years I have just been exhausted. I feel tired all day lon

Everyday patients come to my office looking for help with their digestive complaints. Patients are suffering from a wide range of symptoms such as heartburn, nausea, indigestion, bloating, pain, Ca

Hi, welcome to Dr Graves’ blog Welcome, since this is the first blog. We have to start with the basics about who I am, what I do, and who should see me, after that , this blog will be mostly

Many people these days are turning to functional medicine not only to help treat their health conditions but also to optimize their health. Some of the reasons patients come to me is because they a

Now that summer is here, I have been seeing more and more patients with shoulder pain and injuries. Whether it is from golfing, biking, hiking, climbing, baseball, arthritis, tendonitis, etc., acup

Having suffered from severe eczema, allergies and asthma lead me into the study of natural medicine. Helping kids and families treat these allergic disorders with natural medicines in one of my fav

A recent study showed that acupuncture helps regenerate brain and nerve cells after stroke. Electro acupuncture increases growth factors in the brain. Another study also showed that stroke patients

Numerous patients come to me looking for help, wondering if food allergies could be causing some of their health issues. The difference between food allergies, food sensitivities/delayed allergies

If you or your spouse is considering IUI or IVF then acupuncture and Chinese medicine should be considered to increase the effectiveness of the treatment. Acupuncture is a safe and effective proced

Are you exhausted and burned out? You may have adrenal fatigue. Are you looking for a Kalish Certified Practitioner? One of the best treatments for fatigue, depression, overweight, female

Recurrent ear infections are something I see very often in my practice. Finding and treating the root cause is usually simple. Most of the time children come to my office with recurrent ear infecti

Do you suffer from fatigue, exhaustion, trouble focusing, nervousness and sleep disturbances? You may have adrenal fatigue? In today's culture I treat patients with adrenal issues on a daily ba

One core philosophy of natural medicine in prevention...so when it comes to allergies, asthma and eczema, there are a few things that can be extremely beneficial to future children of parents

A new study has linked plastics and chemicals to a higher rate of infertility. Couples that struggled with infertility had three to five times the amount of phthalates

High blood pressure affects millions of men and women across the US. Many people are looking for alternatives, homeopathic, natural medicine instead of their prescription medication to keep th

Homeopathic Doctor, Naturopath, Highlands Ranch Homeopathic, Highlands Ranch Naturopath, Natural Doctor, or whenever you are looking for a holistic doctor, Dr. Adam Graves can help with any

Can Acupuncture Help You Conceive? By Raksha Shetty (CBS)  It's estimated that after a year of trying to conceive, 10 percent of American couples are unable to get pregna

1) Get at least 8 hours of "RESTFUL" sleep.  Getting enough sleep helps lower heart disease, can aid in weight loss and boost your memory! If you are having trouble falling or stayin