Dr Doris

07/28/2026

I am a little late but I wanted to point this out since I do not think this may be the new norm:
Wildfires got you bummed out? Try this first:
Supplements: NAC, Glutathione, Vitamin C

Herbals: Mullein, peppermint, rose hips

Diet and lifestyle: decrease inflammatory and overly processed foods. Veggies ( okra, spinach) and fruits ( Pineapple, apples, oranges)

Chiropractic: adjustment in the upper back and neck

Acupuncture ( rough treatment- should be tailored): along the lung meridian, LI4, Lu1, GB20, St20. Consider cupping to move qi. If there is internal cold, also consider the points under moxibustion.

This is a rough prescription- depending on a history of asthma, sensitivites, etc. is something that should be considered. Enjoy and breath well.

Your welcome.

05/13/2026

As of May 12th PCOS has changed its name. I think this is wonderful!

PCOS has been such a dynamic disorder that only identifying one thing ( cysts on ovaries) when there are multiple issues with hormones have been identified.

Also, the issues don't just go away with removal of the cysts. That is the top of the iceberg.

This has been increasing in the rates that patients are being diagnosed and can lead to fertility issues among other things.

So, welcome PMOS! The functional docs welcome you!

Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is the new name for the condition previously known as Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS), which impacts 1 in 8, or more than 170 million women worldwide.

04/19/2026

Can we use Tai Chi for adult osteoarthritis? Absolutely! This article published in January 2026 is a clinical trial of the effects of Tai Chi on the knees of people with arthritis. Check it out!

ANZCTR Identifier: ACTRN12623000780651.

02/18/2026

Happy Lunar New Year! 新年快乐! Welcome to the year of the Fire Horse. Things will move quickly so it is time to get a detox protocol ready.
Also, it is the beginning of Lent. Detox for 40 days prior to Easter? Let's do it!

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02/06/2026

Every person I have seen with a scoliosis tends to have hip issues or migraines. This is just my observation. I am currently looking into researched information about this. Stay tuned. . .

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01/26/2026

So much going on here. . . I have not been able to post on something health wise. I have had a few people discuss Sciatica. First, sciatica is not a condition- it is a symptoms which means there is something else going on. Second, I also love to treat sciatica because I want to know why- is it a swollen muscle? Is it a disc? Is it from an infection? Third, I love to treat with all my "tools"- chiropractic, acupuncture, physical therapy, and let's reduce the flare-ups with a anti-inflammatory diet, homeopathic meds, and selected supplements ( Omega-3's, etc.)

"There is more than one way to skin a cat." There are many ways to treat sciatica so this is not the golden rule. Enjoy your healing journey!

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01/06/2026

Happy New Year!!! With the new year comes. . . the flu!! There have been increased cases so far in the New Year and a death. ( RIP and prayers to the family.) Here are some things to help strengthen your immune system
1. Increase vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc.
2. Get outside and let that face get some sunshine!
3. Bone or veggie broths to ingest daily! Add oregano for more protection! ( and if there are some mild symptoms)
4. Increase water intake- warm fluids to help.

Happy Winter! You've got this!

12/17/2025

Functional Medicine/ Internist work- what am I doing that is different from being a Chiropractor. Well, as a chiropractor I am focusing on the main complaint. As a Chiropractic internist/ functional medicine practitioner I am focusing at. . . well everything! We generally do our exams in person because we look at the skin, hair, nails, how you walk into the office, how you sign your name, are you looking at me when you talk, are you fidgeting, can you sit still, are you repeatedly asking to go to the restroom. The exam begins as soon as you walk into the office. When we are on telehealth, please adjust your camera because I am looking at you as soon as we see each other over the camera. How are you speaking to me. Are you finding difficulty with your words? How does your skin appear? All of these little things help us to decide where to go with testing and questions. We are looking to see if we can find the root problem. If this sounds amazing, please send me an email at [email protected] to book you for a complimentary consultation.

12/01/2025

Welcome December! While I have you, I am always emphasizing how ultra processed foods like "TV dinners", lunchables, and junk food is damaging to the body and is the leader in creating diabetes in many people. Here is a link to a new article regarding this:

Dr JoAnn Manson discusses new data on ultraprocessed food intake, weight gain, and diabetes risk among women with a history of gestational diabetes.