now accepting Aetna insurance in Alaska
After three years of crazy hoops, my Alaska practice (Alta Natural Medicine) is now officially in...
resources for surviving extreme heat
Heat domes and heat waves are all over the news — and as I write this, you're probably sharing the...
which foods harm your thyroid?
Has your doctor told you that certain foods may impair your thyroid function? Are you unsure which...
does summer make you SAD?
Most people understand SAD as a depression response to the short, dark days of winter. And indeed, that is the most common form.
But summer SAD is also truly a thing: hot days, unrelenting brightness that makes you think you have to be cheery and energetic, wildfire smoke in certain parts of the country — all of these contribute to seasonal depression in the summer.
Here’s one simple way to beat it.
the Vitamin D test-price scam
One of my patients was almost charged ten times too much for a basic screening Vitamin D test. It shouldn’t be this way — and it doesn’t have to be.
5 ways to improve your poop
How you poop offers important clues to your state of health or disease. Here’s how to know you’re doing — and what you can do to poop better.
Alaskans: Support Senate Bill 44
I’m honored to offer naturopathic medicine to Alaskans, but current rules keep me from offering the best care. Senate Bill 44 can change that — with your help.
castor oil packs: keeping it simple
Castor-oil packs are one of the most important tools I have as a naturopathic doctor for gently,...
Alaska insurance updates
As the year draws to a close, I'm happy to report some good news for Alaskans: I'm now in network...
naturopathic doctors and medicare
Medicare is confusing, and accessing naturopathic care through it has long been difficult. But recent advances make it easier to use your coverage to see an ND.
what is functional medicine?
One of the big buzzwords in health care these days is "functional medicine." And, perhaps like...
traditional medicine for flu season
When I was just starting my practice, I had the honor of speaking with a reporter for Indian...
holistic cancer resources
Although my practice is very diverse, cancer is one of the few things I do not treat....
how do telemedicine visits work?
Since March 2020, Dr. Orna has used telemedicine exclusively for all her patients — and they love...
mental-health magic: a testimonial
Supporting mental health is one of the core elements of my practice. Our bodies heal better when...
flower essences for shock and grief
When I spoke with K, a healthcare entrepreneur building her business, she'd recently learned that...
you’ve got the power
A few years ago, a patient came in with some unexplained symptoms. She'd been to the hospital...
you are basically a plant with complicated feelings
Gardeners know that healthy plants have certain basic requirements: they need the right...