Naturopathic Physician & MD

I have been on the search for the same type of practitioner for a while. I think I have finally found one. Or rather a great combination. I don't know where you live, but this doctor is in Keller. He is an OD, they have equal credentials to an MD, but they have a more holistic approachl. The theory behind osteopathic medicine is that the body has to be in balance for good health. I've only seen this doctor a few times, but he is very open to alternative therapies but also recognizes when traditional Western treatments are necessary. If you don't live near here mabye another DO in your area would be a good idea. This is the first time I've seen a DO and will never go back to an MD. I have also tried a Naturopath in Denton that I liked, but I prefer the OD as he can write prescriptions and treat just like an MD if that is what is called for. MD's are intolerant of natural medicine, Naturopaths are intolerant of Western medicine (generally). but DO's seem to be able to unite the two. I've also found an excellent Chiropractor. I have a significant disk injury in my back and was terrified of chiropractors. But it got to the point that the only other answer was surgery and I was willing to try anything else. He does not twist or pop my back, he uses a gentle push and nother ever "pops". On my first visit I thought he was a fraud because I didn't feel anything. But within a few hours I felt better. I've been seeing him intermittently as needed for over a year now and at 23 weeks pregnant with twins my back does not bother me at all. The DO is:
Dr. Brandon Atkinson
Texas Health Resources Family Practice
12465 Timberland Boulevard
Fort Worth, TX 76244-5214
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Chiropractor:
Dr. Ken Parker
http://www.livefromnowon.com/

I hope all this helps. Good luck.

sorry I can't help with an MD but if you are looking for a natural way of eating to support good digestive health, check out Ann Louise Gittleman's books, she is very into no toxic foods and flushing out the "gut" of all toxins for better health. Try Fat Flush Plan or Gut Flush Plan, (I don't use them for the diet but I do use it for health eating) Good luck, and if you have any questions about her books (or supplements) please let me know. They work wonders!

I would recommend you look for a functional medicine doctor. NDs are not licensed (or recognized) in Texas, thus you really can't count on the credentials of anyone that says they're an ND. Functional medicine doctors take an integrative approach to health and are knowledgable about alternative/natural treatments. Here's their website: http://www.functionalmedicine.org/about/whatis.asp

Also, if you have GI issues, you can get tested on your own through enterolab: www.enterolab.com Gluten intolerance/celiac is the root for many, many GI problems. I honestly didn't know what a normal GI system worked liked until I went GF.

Hi I.. I've never visited this doctor because of unemployment and can't afford to as yet but as soon as I can I am. Anyways her name is Valerie Saxion and she has a ministry: Valerie Saxion Ministries which she has her own practice here in Fort Worth. All I can tell you that by watching her program on Christian TV that she's directly led of the LORD. So if you're wanting to look into her service for you can call at: 1-800-493-1146 or visit her website: www.valeriesaxion.com I'm sure that she can be of some help to you for what your looking for.