In this episode of Art of Authenticity I had a thoughtful conversation with Kathy Chavez, a naturopathic doctor
Dr. Chavez is a naturopath and she works at a center here in Chicago at a center called the Raby Center and I’ve had the good fortune of being her patient. If meditation, sleep, mindfulness, coaching all don’t work, you could benefit from an ND. My work is centered around getting your mind in shape, but sometime it’s not just about your mind – sometimes it goes deeper and requires an ND to help.
Dr. Kathy Chavez graduated from National College of Natural Medicine in 2007 with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Certificate in Homeopathy. She joined the staff at Cancer Treatment Centers of America Midwestern Regional Medical Center in 2009 completing a two-year residency focused on oncology. In 2011 she joined the practice at the Raby Institute of Integrative Medicine. Dr. Chavez focuses on helping her patients identify contributing factors to their illnesses and take practical steps toward greater health.
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Show Notes
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What a naturopathic doctor is and what they do [00:53]
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What it means to treat causes and not just symptoms [03:25]
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How a naturopath helps with chronic diseases that aren’t acute illnesses [06:36]
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Cultural trends that are contributing to the rising rates of chronic diseases [7:45]
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The types of tests Kathy runs as a naturopath [09:20]
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What the goal of naturopathic medicine is [12:45]
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What a “psychosomatic illness” really means [15:22]
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Neurotransmitter testing for anxiety and depression [16:45]
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Benefits of natural treatments for neurotransmitter change [20:36]
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Why people don’t want to try naturopathic medicine – a cultural bias [21:25]
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How integrative medicine is coming more common [25:29]
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Moving from acute crisis care to preventative care based on early cues [27:31]
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What an authentic life means to Kathy [29:57]
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Kathy’s daily habits and practices [36:57]
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Info about upcoming Metabolic Makeover group – a 6 week program for people with metabolic syndrome [39:01]
More About Kathy
She practices at The Raby Institute. You can make appointments with Kathy online or call (312) 276-1212, and you can do appointments over the phone if you don’t live in Chicago.
