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 […]
For a new patient visit, please schedule for two consecutive 30-minute blocks. Due to the limitation of our system, patients are not given the choice of requesting for a particular length of time. So you will need to go through the scheduling process twice. For example, if you want to come in at 2pm, you’ll need […]
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 […]
When I went back to China with my two kids in July 2013, one of my missions was to help my 85-year-old aunt with her lymphoma. She was diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma at the end of May of 2013. It was progressing rapidly. Her left leg and foot swelled up with extreme pain within […]
Derek Verified Patient – August 13th, 2013 my first visit with a naturopathic MD, and it went very well. Dr. Song was professional and thorough. She was genuinely interested in sorting through the details to help form a plan of remedy. Enjoyed the acupuncture and am grateful for having found her. Anonymous Verified Patient – […]
The article Revealing Ingredientsin the April issue of Experience Life really caught my attention. It talked about some of theunhealthy ingredients in processed food that are labeled “natural” or “organic.” This is very much in line with my belief that a healthy diet is based on unprocessed and wholesome ingredients that come directly from the field. If […]