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We welcome spring with the sun shining, birds chirping, and the undeniable urge to get outside. But for many “weekend warriors,” this newfound enthusiasm often collides with the harsh reality of tight muscles and post-exercise soreness. Suddenly, the joy of…
CNMA is thrilled to announce that Melissa Crum, LAc, is joining our team at Colorado Natural Medicine + Acupuncture as an acupuncturist in Castle Rock, Colorado. With over two decades of extensive experience, Melissa has developed a unique blend of…
Meet Tonja Graves, an expressive arts therapist dedicated to guiding individuals on transformative journeys of self-expression and holistic healing. With over 28 years of expertise, Tonja has crafted a unique approach that combines art therapy, sandtray therapy, play therapy, and…
Three Tips for Finding the Right Supplements You’ve read about how a certain vitamin can support bone health, listened to a friend mention how an herb helped calm her busy mind, or watched a natural product advertised on your social…
Here are 10 ways to get you thinking outside of the [electrical] box in order to unplug…
How can you reconnect with those you know and seek out new relationships with those you don’t?
Does indulging in Thanksgiving dinner make your tummy feel crummy and your mind feel unkind?
Start a new tradition of self care this Mother’s Day. Dr. Graves offers 20 tips and ideas …
Skin care treatment that goes beyond prescription pharmaceuticals and steroid creams. Let’s look at the root cause.
What causes hair loss? Dr. Graves talks about the typical root causes of hair loss and natural remedies that may help …
Are you stuck at a weight above your goal? Do you feel like, no matter what you do or how hard you work, you aren’t seeing results? Learn more about why …
Choosing a supplement or vitamin can be overwhelming! Even if you know what kind, there are so many brands, scams, and added ingredients. Dr. Graves offers info. on how to choose …
A pocketful of detox ideas to take with you into spring. Diet, reducing exposure to toxins, and more…
Dr. Graves offers hangover remedies and prevention tips so that you can enjoy an occasional night out on the town. Cheers to taking care of yourself!
Guilt is a normal response, a mistake to learn from. Shame is different. Which one are you feeling as a daughter?
Our 6 tips for letting go of mom guilt and finding your sense of self. Being a mom is tough and we’re here to help support you!
Stress is a part of life. But what happens when it becomes a large part of your life? Learn more about the dangers of chronic stress and chronic anxiety …
Valentine’s Day is a great reminder that our sexual health may be on the back burner. Dr. Graves offers some libido boosting ideas in this week’s blog.
Prep your holistic, natural medicine cabinet and be ready for those awkward times when illness strikes. Here’s how …
Natural prevention for the flu that works! Too late for prevention? It’s okay, we have treatment tips from Dr. Graves too …
Will you catch a cold if you don’t zip up your jacket? Learn about Wei Qi and why you should thank your mother …
What are Dr. Graves top 3 recommendations for exercise in 2019? Learn more about them and why they are recommended for your best health …
Being kind to yourself is one of the strongest medicines for your health. Take a moment today to learn, listen, and heal your inner self with your inner voice. Here’s how…
Looking for popular diet trends for 2019 as a way to kick-start your motivation? Look no further …
Sweating at the thought of a doctors appointment? If you or a loved one has a fear of the doctor, here’s how to ease the anxiety…
2019 is YOUR year to create the best you! Here’s how to find your determination, make a plan, and monitor your progress. Make 2019 your best year yet!
Traveling by train, plane, automobile, or sleigh can be less than merry for your immune system. Dr. Graves offers healthy holiday travel tips for you and your family …
Walk away from guilt and walk towards the healthy holidays! Enjoy your lattes and pumpkin pie …
Holiday weight gain can contribute to 1 pound per year! Don’t let that start adding up over the years. Enjoy these tips on how to have a guilt free, sweet, holiday season this year.
To-do list? Shopping list? Gift list? The holidays can quickly turn into a frenzy of frustration. Get these 4 tips on your to-do list and have your best holiday season EVER! Read more here …
Feeling numb during the holiday season or dreading it? Grief can show up in a variety of mental and physical ways during the holidays and throughout the year.
Dr. Graves suffered a personal loss that gave him the opportunity to transform not only his life, but also the lives of his patients. Grief and loss are types of stress that cause a substantial impact to our health on many levels. Learn more in today’s blog …
Your lymph system flushes out toxins, heavy metals, excess hormones, and more from your cells. Lymphatic massage supports that process. Here’s how it works …
Are you curious about CBD? Did you know it may help your anxiety, pain, and help you sleep better? We have the facts about CBD oil and CBD cream.
Long- term or more frequent constipation issues can lead to things such as, bloating, weight gain, hormonal imbalances, long-term GI diseases, colo-rectal cancer, and more.
HEC: Hunger, Energy, Cravings. Triggered by hormones like cortisol, insulin, dopamine, and seratonin, these can be the key to finding your undiet. Dr. Graves explains more here …
Learn how to shift your aging paradigm, lifestyle, and strategy. Healthy, natural, and graceful aging advice from Dr. Graves…
Fall foods as medicine and how to eat with the season. Pumpkin, squash, kale, kohlrabi, turnips, sweet potato, peas, and brussel spouts. Learn why they are so good!
Massage for cellulite reduction is available at Colorado Natural Medicine and Acupuncture. Learn more here …
Feeling burned out? Ashwagandha helps the mind and body adjust to stress, fights depression, and fights anxiety. Learn more about this amazing adaptogen herb …
Why teens are under so much pressure and how naturopathic medicine and therapies can help. Mentally and physically, teens need support now more than ever.
Natural remedies for acid reflux is our topic. This painful condition can be caused by a variety of mental and physical stressors. Dr. Graves has tips here that can help you heal …
It’s tough to be a kid. Not only are today’s pressures—from school to sports to friends—difficult for kids, but traumas, abuses, bullying, and even the Internet can lead to anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Whether these fears and worries stem from…
“I’m working out everyday, but I’m not seeing results!” “I’m so frustrated – I push harder and harder, yet I keep gaining weight!” “I am trying everything, but I can’t seem to lose weight – I am about to give…
"It would start as a small whine or a complaint about breakfast. Then it would slowly morph into not liking his clothes for the day and then refusing to put his shoes on. It would end with him AND me…
I’m just tired from all of the summer activities. It’s just that I haven’t been getting to bed early enough. It has to be the weather. You may find yourself saying these things if your general practitioner has concluded after…
If you’re like some of our patients at CNMA, you’ve stood countless times in front of the vitamin section at a natural food store and stared aimlessly at the plethora of options to pick from – varying widely in price, but…
It can be devastating. And chances are, you know someone who is dealing with it right now. The frustration. The fear. The forgetting of faces. The failing of daily activities. The breakdown of the mind. Yes, we are talking about…
If you’ve been reading any health or food magazines lately, chances are you’ve come across an advertisement or two (or twenty!) on new trends such as: – Bone Broth – Collagen – Beet Root We’ve even seen…
Pain. It’s frustrating, debilitating, and can be downright depressing. The constant nagging of never being fully comfortable and always making sure you have medication on hand can be demanding on your body and your life. Do you ever…
It’s summertime! And that means it’s also party time! With Fourth of July just around the corner and summer in full swing, it’s time to get that barbecue grilling, the water balloons flying, and the guests smiling and laughing! Ahhh….sounds…
School's out and summer break is officially in session! Can you believe another school year has gone by? Before we know it, they will be graduating! When we look back, it seems that time seems to fly by when raising kids…
Sleep. The word alone can give many of us anxiety just thinking about it. If you’re one of them, there are typically one of two issues (or both) that you are dealing with: 1. Having trouble getting to sleep…
Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with type II diabetes or are on the edge of developing it? Have you known someone who has died of complications from it? It’s not surprising that many of us are familiar…
You may have found our natural medicine office because you were looking for acupuncture to treat a condition – a new option to try for a specific issue you were dealing with, a place to find a solution for what…
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 it…
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? Good! These are great questions that…
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 area you don’t know much about at all and wonder what…
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? Oh, such wishful thinking! Or…is it? Why are we so quick…
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 always…
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 natural health food store and find a plethora of…
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 routine may have stayed the same. When actual “dieting” is…
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 improved cardiovascular health. Maybe it’s even losing weight and having clearer skin. Whatever it…
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 fast, how to keep weight off, or how to feel…
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 advertising of magical detox solutions that will take…
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 probably have. They are advertising the idea of genetic testing. Even though…
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 turn to find out? Or, are…
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 way you go about it is…
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 pills that fill your medicine…
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 by the time the holiday comes around? Or…
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 have the energy or urge to decorate, and…
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 holidays coming up, can make for unhappy…
“For me, it was a personal secret that I kept hidden from others. For one, I didn’t know if it was just the typical everyday ‘stress’ people talk about or two, if I realized it wasn’t ‘normal’, no one…
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 if you should just stick with doctor prescribed synthetic pharmaceutical drugs?…
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 miserable. Many people have bouts with an agitated digestive system,…
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 need to be finished. Kids need to be picked…
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 stomach acid in which the consistent sour taste in the mouth and sore…
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 could be treated by healing the entire…
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 it? Except for some, it can be dreadful. While…
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 have a brief consultation on what the symptoms…
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 question often. Let us explain and give insight on why you may…
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 happy and healthy life we desire. Have you…
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 through naturopathic medicine and holistic treatments? Whether it’s anxiety…
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 out time" for all kinds of things, stretching our 24 hours and ourselves to…
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 of difficult choices from foods, to scheduling, to traffic delays,…
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 all, I am seeing sick patients in…
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, athletes of the summer games are using a form of the Traditional…
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, transform, or get rid of toxins and waste. It is a…
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 to jump start your health try our FREE 7…
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 allergy sufferer my…
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. In fact, sleep concerns in the U.S.…
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 the health and nutrition information out there…
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 make it this, learning and practicing gratitude. Practicing gratitude…
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, & relaxation! Colorado Natural Medicine is your integrated health provider for all of…
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 hormones which counteract your cortisol (stress hormone) levels. …
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 and are looking for naturopathic medicine and acupuncture.…
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 IU of Vitamin D3 at the first signs of…
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? Perhaps you’re already sold on the value of vegetables, but you’re in a vegetable-rut. You buy…
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 White, CNTP is your Castle Rock,…
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 integrous gut barrier or intestinal tract. If you…
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 overstated. Research shows that gut health is essential to overall health. Conversely,…
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' told by their medical provider that they are "normal", but feel…
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 unique and the way we metabolize calories is different. Many variables affect weight…
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. Dietary and lifestyle changes are two critical…
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 medications and they haven't helped you or the…
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 millions of patients. It can be caused by old…
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 & menopause? Are you interested in doing a gentle cleanse, but…
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 drive decreased? Feel light-headed or…
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 small amount of…
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 and say they were normal but…
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 hopefully I can give…
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. Whether you are looking in Denver, Colorado Springs, Parker, Castle Rock,…
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 are healthy or its all…
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 biochemistry, I will try to sum up what we currently know and…
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 foods cause the body to release chemicals that affect the…
Are you wondering if acupuncture can help you with your health issues? Anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, fatigue, infertility, endomietriosis, menopause, digestive issues, and the list goes on and one. The answer is YES, but a better understanding of acupuncture…
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 eaten by most people can produce a variety of physical and mental disorders. Much has been…
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 adverse effects and don’t provide a real…
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 referred them to a gastroenterologist. There they had…
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 long. I have been…
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, Candida, yeast, diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome and the list goes…
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 aren't finding help in the mainstream…
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., acupuncture can be a very safe and effective treatment for…
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 favorite things to do. Before we discuss natural treatments…
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 who added in acupuncture along with their conventional rehabilitation had more…
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 or food intolerances and the current lab test that are available will…
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 procedure that helps increase blood flow to the uterus,…
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 hormones and digestive issues is the Kalish Method. Dr. Graves has studied and completed…
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 infections, and/or frequent colds/flu. In my experience…
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 basis. Many of my patients go to their family doctor with…
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 that suffer from any of these illnesses. In the US…
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 in their urine compared to couples that achieved pregnancy naturally. These 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 their blood pressure or hypertension within the normal range. Fortunately, there are a…
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 alternative medicine you need for natural healing. Whether you are looking in Denver,…
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 pregnant on their own. The vast majority of them turn to traditional…
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 staying asleep, let us know we want to…
