Jane came in to see me for acupuncture for pain in the neck and arms. After a few acupuncture sessions, her pain was only temporarily reduced. She also mentioned that she was more tired, bloated, constipated, and gradually gaining weight in the past year. Her menstrual period was also becoming heavier and irregular. I suspected […]
Yet another food allergy/sensitivity test? Yes, another one, which may be just the right test to uncover your unknown food sensitivities! MRT stands for Mediator Release Test. It was introduced to me by a dietitian, who has been using this test to help her patients with IBS, migraine, and autoimmune diseases. It was eye opening […]
Virtual consultation is now available, via Skype, FaceTime, or phone call! Throughout my years of practice, I have noticed that a lot of people like to educate themselves and take their health into their own hands. They believe in healthy diet and lifestyle, and prefer natural supplements to pharmaceutical drugs. This is absolutely a wonderful […]
We are happy to offer a 10% discount to new patients when the payment is sent to dr.song@drcrystalsong.com via Zelle prior to your visit. The regular price for a 1-hour new patient visit is $180. With the 10% discount, you’ll pay only $162. The payment is fully refundable if cancellation is made 24 hours prior […]
Dr. Crystal Song Have you ever been told by your doctor that you’ll have to live with your illnesses for the rest of your life? Well, maybe you don’t have to. I am a naturopathic doctor specialized in treating chronic and difficult cases. I believe that there is a root cause of every health complaint […]
Alopecia areata is a distinct form of hair loss, in which bald patches are easily noticeable. It can occur to the scalp, beard, eyebrow, and even arms and legs. Even though alopecia areata is a benign condition and often has no associated symptoms, it often causes significant emotional and psychosocial stress to the patient. […]
“Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is transmitted when blood, semen, or another body fluid from a person infected with the Hepatitis B virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. This can happen through sexual contact; sharing needles, syringes, or other drug-injection equipment; […]
With the high-stress lifestyle being the norm in our culture, a lot of people experience chronic digestive symptoms, such as gas, bloating, constipation or diarrhea, along with other non-gastrointestinal symptoms such as fatigue, migraine, and insomnia. If work up with a gastroenterologist is negative for Celiac disease or inflammatory bowel disease, the patient will most […]
I, as a naturopath, always takes pride in my “walking the talk”. I eat a mostly vegetarian diet, with fish about two times a week. I eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits. I drink water only. I eat sweets no more than once a month. And I exercise a few times a week, with […]
Bioidentical hormones are hormones that are identical in molecular structure to the hormones human body makes. They typically refer to sex hormones, such as estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. They are best known for their use in treating menopausal symptoms in women, although they can be used for other therapeutic purposes. Bioidentical hormones are available in […]
I am excited to announce that neurotransmitter testing is now available at Song of Natural Medicine. The testing is performed by the NeuroLab at Sanesco International (http://www.sanescohealth.com/). The comprehensive HPA profile includes 6 neurotransmitters and 2 adrenal hormones. The testing is recommended for the following conditions, but not limited to: Anxiety Depression OCD Bipolar Fatigue Insomnia […]
Most kids here in the valley are back to school by now. And I’m seeing a wave of cold, flu, and strep throat at my clinic. In the past two years, my son, now 8 years old, would fall sick with high fever and sore throat within the first two weeks of school. And my […]