Same-day urgent care service for prescription medications, treatment of infections and injuries
Alternative and conventional approaches are combined with the goal to provide relief from symptoms or acquire more energy so you can have more fun, be more productive, or have time for family, friends, and the things you enjoy.
We do urgent care, physical exams, order tests and scans, start and refill prescription drugs, perform procedures and referrals.
Alternative treatments often eliminate problems or manage issues to reduce costs, prevent hospitalizations and avoid prescription drug side effects. Many choices are available with wellness care and natural treatments.
Telephone consults eliminate travel time to and from the doctor's office and eliminate waiting room time. This allows evaluation and management from remote locations.
You can stop by and purchase supplements for a wide variety of conditions without becoming a patient. You can call and purchase supplements which we will ship to you.
Most insurance is accepted. We are unable to accept Medicare, Medicaid, L&I, or CHPW at this time. We offer a discounted cash visit for patients with no insurance, insurance we cannot accept, or patients with high deductible insurance.
David is a nationally certified Physician Assistant who provides integrated conventional and alternative medical care at Natural Medicines & Family Practice under the supervision of Dr. Richard Faiola, MD, ABFM.
1315 Ruddell Road SE
Lacey, Washington 98503
P: (360) 357-8054
F: (360) 236-9703
Natural Medicines & Family Practice 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 BETA BLOCKER DRUGS A Change of Heart on Beta Blocker Therapy ConsultantLive.com April 2006 Beta blocker drugs are not considered first-line treatment for uncomplicated hypertension. Uncomplicated hypertension … Continue reading
Women Need a Good Night’s Sleep Does insomnia affect men and women differently? What happens with chronic sleep deprivation? Many diseases are linked to sleep problems and recent research reveals women are affected more than men. Duke University studied sleep … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Alternative Flu & Pneumonia Perspectives You really should be concerned about the flu, especially the H1N1 swine flu strain. It’s been strikes people … Continue reading
“Alternative Medicine” Most people think alternative medicine means use of supplements, herbs, homeopathics and other non conventional treatments or living “organically”. That is not the case. Alternative medicine is meant to compliment conventional treatments or offer alternative when conventional methods … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Alternative Treatments That Work on Pain There are drug free solutions to chronic pain. Research show these treatments can ease pain and discomfort. There is more … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Anemia (low red blood cell count) Low red blood cells or anemia is a potentially serious condition, linked to many health problems. Many … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Anti-viral Drugs Anti-viral treatments are used to treat chronic and relapsing viral infections. Anti-bacterial drugs and anti-biotic drugs do not treat herpes … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Antidepressant Side Effects Do antidepressant medicines work well and what are their side effects? Can these be avoided or managed? Are there good … Continue reading
Athletes are at Risk for Heart Disease Why would athletes be at risk for circulation damage? Doesn’t exercise help the heart? Exercise does help treat and prevent circulation damage, to a point. Beyond a certain point, exercise damages the heart. … Continue reading
ATP: your energy source and cellular messenger (neurotransmitter) Excerpted from Scientific American, December 2009 and The Pathological Basis of Disease, 8th Edition, 2010, Robbins and Cotran. ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a chemical we learn about as the source of energy … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Auriculotherapy We use Auriculotherapy, which is ear acupuncture point stimulation with specialized electrical devices that requires no needles, to treat a wide variety of conditions. Originally … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 357-8054 website: natmeds.net Autoimmune Disorders: Are they caused by infections? Autoimmune conditions are increasing, causing frustration and suffering. What’s causing this? Are there alternative treatments? Autoimmune … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice, 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 and natmeds.net Biofilm Issues, Part 1 Most people have never heard of biofilms, but they have experienced them. Biofilm is the preferred form of life for the majority … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 and natmeds.net Your blood pressure today is: _________________ If your blood pressure (B/P) is abnormal, it is your problem and you are responsible for follow up. Start a … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 Website: www.natmeds.org Blood Tests We have over 4,000 blood tests available. When patients say “my tests are normal”, I want to see the results myself. When I … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net C Reactive Protein C Reactive Protein (CRP) can be measured several ways. This article reviews only high sensitivity CRP or “cardiac” CRP. When … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey David Overton, PA-C 360-357-8054 natmeds.net Caffeine Issues Caffeine commonly causes anxiety, dizziness, irritability and insomnia. Isn’t it interesting as we’ve consumed more and more caffeinated beverages over the last several … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Dear Patient As your primary care provider, I want you to receive appropriate preventative care. It’s important for women and men to have … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C Richard Faiola, MD, AFBM- Medical Director 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 Testing for America’s #2 Killers If heart disease is the number one killer in America and stroke is the … Continue reading
Cancer Treatment Damage Control Cancer treatments can be damaging. Besides your hair falling out, nausea, fatigue and other distressing cancer treatment problems, how do cancer treatments potentially damage you? Chemotherapy and radiation are designed to destroy fast growing cells. Some … Continue reading
Cardiac Arrhythmia Cardiac arrhythmia means irregular heart beats. People describe this by many confusing terms. Common terms are palpitations, skipped, irregular, extra, pounding, fast or slow heart beats, vibrations, etc. Many providers downplay these symptoms for a variety of reasons. … Continue reading
Cardiac Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiac Renal (kidney) Syndrome, Part 1 These syndromes are rapidly emerging as common treatable causes of heart disease, stroke or diabetes and contribute to cancer, hospital errors and medication side effects – all the leading causes … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 website: www.natmeds.net Cardiac Metabolic Syndrome and Cardiac Renal (Kidney) Syndrome, Part 2 Cardiac Metabolic Syndrome (also known as hypertension, obesity, insulin resistance, pre-diabetes, diabetes, abnormal cholesterol, Syndrome … Continue reading
Cardiac Metabolic Syndrome, Part 3 The following article includes excerpts from the December 2005 issue of Consultant, a medical journal I read (ConsultantLive.com if you don’t believe me). My colleagues must read the same journals, but don’t seem to tell … Continue reading
Cardio Risk Artery Scans I recommend Cardio Risk artery scans, done in our office to see if you treatable artery damage or arteriosclerosis. Regular ultrasounds are not designed to detect early artery damage and/or the reports are very subjective. The … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net The causes of cellular damage and how we lose our health Reference: Pathological Basis of Diseases, 8th Edition, Kumar, et. al. Ever wonder … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net New Culprits in Chronic Neurological Pain: What Goes Wrong Excerpted from Scientific American 11/09 & Pathological Basis of Disease, 8th Edition, Kumar. All … Continue reading
David Overton, PA-C Natural Medicines & Family Practice 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 Chronic Pain Medicine, Part 1 What side effects do drugs for chronic pain have? Are there alternatives? For starters, we know that anti-inflammatory drugs can … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Cold hands and feet Cold hands or feet is commonly a treatable circulation problem, known as Reynaud’s phenomenon or Reynaud’s disease or … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Colon Cleanse Many people ask about colon cleansing and want to do this. I do not think it is necessary or even helpful … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Coxsackie Virus Coxsackie viral infections were first recognized in Coxsackie, New York and have caused outbreaks of heart disease, particularly heart failure. This … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Cystic Fibrosis: What’s really going on? Cystic fibrosis is a disorder of electrolyte systems that affect secretions from a variety of glands, the … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Cytomegalovirus is a parasite that only grows in human cells. It’s also known as herpes type 5 or CMV. It’s implicated … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net D-Dimer D-dimer is formed from the degradation of fibrin. It’s an indicator of treatable coagulation (clotting) problems and/or treatable acute or chronic immune … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE 1315 Ruddell Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 and natmeds.net Detecting & Managing Chronic Lung Disease Chronic lung disease is the 4th leading cause of death and commonly misdiagnosed as fatigue, asthma, bronchitis, allergies, cough … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 We do not recommend trying to manage a detoxification program by yourself or with a nutritionist. Simple reasons would be: Many supplements contain toxins. For example, most calcium … Continue reading
Glycation, mitochondrial damage and inflammation: the scientific, medical and nutritional basis for aging, degenerative disorders, heart disease, cancer, strokes, diabetes and excessive American pharmaceutical use. Insulin, pre-diabetes, auto immune and other medical terms are becoming household terms. Glycation, mitochondrial damage … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Dizziness and Syncope Syncope is the medical term for passing or nearly passing out. People frequently pass out or experience lightheadedness, dizziness, vertigo, … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Ebstein Barr Virus Ebstein Barr virus or EBV is a parasite. It’s one of the herpes viruses, specifically herpes type 4 (see my … Continue reading
Erectile Dysfunction, Stroke & Heart Disease With all the advertising about Viagra and Cialis you don’t hear this is a circulation problem. Treatable damage to circulation causes erection problems and the drugs do not solve it. Viagra, Cialis and Levitra … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 357-8054 website: natmeds.net Estrogen Dominance I’m constantly amazed at what isn’t taught in medical seminars or literature for the public. With all the hype about hormone … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Fatty Liver & Fibrosure Testing Two thirds of American children and adults are overweight and often have abnormal liver tests. Most people think … Continue reading
FDA Warning on Statin Drugs The FDA recently issued warnings on statin cholesterol drugs, such as Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor and others. One has to consider if the risk of taking a statin drug to lower cholesterol to help prevent arteriosclerosis … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Fibrinogen Fibrinogen is an acute immune problem indicator and factor I in the clotting mechanisms. Fibrinogen is produced by the liver. Immune problems … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Fibroids What causes uterine fibroids? Are there treatments besides surgery and hormones? Like most medical symptoms or problems, there is a treatable combination … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 Food, Immune System & Carbohydrate Problems A mother came in to see me for depression with irritability and brought her two children for recurrent ear infections, sinusitis … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C Richard Faiola, MD, AFBM Medical Director 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 Long-Term Effects of Food Poisoning Go Mostly Unnoticed (excerpted from the Olympia, January 22, 2008) Conventional medicine has long … Continue reading
Free Radical Oxidative Damage Why do some people age faster than others? Why are degenerative conditions increasing? Are there treatable factors involved? Studies indicate free radicals cause or contribute to degenerative conditions and premature aging. Free radicals are by-products of … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Gallbladder problems: with and without stones 90% of gallbladder attacks are due to stones, but there are three possibilities: 1. acute calculous (gallstone) … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net To determine optimal GastricAid dose: 1. Start by taking 1 capsule at the start or middle of the largest meal of your day. … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 natmeds.net HCG for Weight Loss Two thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Excess weight is the major cause of many degenerative conditions, to include, … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 HDL CHOLESTEROL Start a health care file and place this article, along with any letters in the file and bring it to every appointment, along with any … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Healing Reactions Adapted from Journal of American Academy of Physician Assistants, December 2009 Patients being treated for immune system problems are expected to … Continue reading
Heart Strain or Heart Failure Heart strain is the precursor to heart failure or congestive heart disease. We are finding it more often than expected and at younger ages. Why? Because damaged but treatable heart valves heart chambers or heart … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Herpes 1 & 2 Herpes tends to group in pairs and combinations: • strains 1 & 2 along with • strains 4 … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Herpes Infections Much of what we’ve learned about herpes infections has changed or was wrong from the start. There are seven common types … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Herpes Infections, Article 1 Much of what we’ve learned about herpes infections has changed or was wrong from the start. There are seven … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Hot Flashes and Sweats Are Not What You Think: they may indicate treatable circulation damage I’ve been saying this for years. We’ve found … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 HOW TO LOWER LIPOPROTEIN CHOLESTEROL. Start a health care folder and bring it, along with a list or a bag of any medicines or pills you take, and … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 HDL CHOLESTEROL Start a health care file and place this article, along with any letters in the file and bring it to every appointment, along with any … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C Richard Faiola, MD, AFBM Medical Director 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 Hypotension (low blood pressure) & Positional Vital Signs Low blood pressure is often a sign of treatable circulation, metabolic … Continue reading
Infectious and Auto Immune Psychiatric Problems Can infections contribute to anxiety, irritability, hyperactivity, anorexia, depression, obsessions, compulsions and other problems? I was trained that common treatable viral infections (especially cytomegalovirus and Epstein Barr) may cause anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. … Continue reading
Infectious Obesity? Startling new findings help explain why some people lose can lose weight and some can’t. Excess weight, particularly around the abdomen, plays a significant role in causing pre diabetes, diabetes and arteriosclerosis. Infections play a role in causing … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE 1315 Ruddell Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 natmeds.net The Triple Threats of Inflammation, Oxidation & Free Radicals Inflammation, oxidation & free radicals are the cause of many chronic health problems. These “silent” problems are … Continue reading
Infrared Therapy I’ve heard about infrared therapy for years and became a believer after seeing my wife’s serious knee injury improve in two days. She improved so much she was hiking within two days of her injury and skiing within … Continue reading
Written by David Overton, PA-C Insulin and leptin are two of the “hunger hormones” that lead to many health problems, excess weight and bulging bellies. They are also part of the craving trio: high sensitivity C reactive protein, abnormal … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 357-8054 website: natmeds.net Irritable Bowel Problems Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) means something is causing bowel problems. If we treat the causes, the symptoms can be resolved … Continue reading
It’s Not Your Thyroid People mistakenly think many symptoms are caused by thyroid problems. In my experience, most providers do insufficient thyroid testing and many alternative providers or books mistakenly convince patients they only have a primary thyroid problem. Many … Continue reading
Kidneys; a Catalyst for Heart Disease The Olympian, June 26, 2007 or kidney.org Common symptoms of kidney disease: circulation problems (anywhere from your head to your toes), fatigue, trouble concentrating, poor appetite, sleep disturbances, itching, nerve damage, muscle cramps (especially … Continue reading
Kids’ Heart Health Is Faulted All diseases and health problems have a sequence of underlying problems, which can be easily identified in appointments with focused questioning, exams and testing. This sequence includes treatable circulation problems that start in childhood. The … Continue reading
Lysine, Proline & Arteriosclerosis Prevention or Treatment The use of amino acids like lysine or proline for heart disease sounds crazy. However, the 1987 Nobel prize in medicine was awarded for revealing lysine blocked lipoprotein a or Lp(a) from forming … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 Offering integrated conventional and alternative cardiology solutions. Magnesium shots are an excellent compliment or alternative to cardiac drugs and I recommend them for all circulation cases. We … Continue reading
Memory Loss & Vascular Dementia Many people fear losing their memory. Others are taking ineffective drugs or supplements. There are multiple treatable causes of memory loss. Vascular dementia, also known as impaired brain circulation, is a common treatable cause of … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Mesenteric Artery Problems Treatable mesenteric artery problems are not often considered, diagnosed or managed to relieve symptoms and improve digestive functions. The mesenteric … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Methionine Methionine metabolism is very complex. You can take methionine safely but you may want to have methionine and methionine sulfoxide levels tests. … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Methionine sulfoximine Methionine sulfoximine is a combination of methionine and sulfur compounds that can be used for neurological problems. Methionine and methionine sulfoximine … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Migraine & Chronic Headaches Our understanding about headaches and how we diagnose and manage them has changed with new scientific knowledge. Migraines are … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 Mitochondrial Decay, Syndrome or Disease Part 1 Mitochrondrial syndrome is where cells don’t work well or stop working, unless properly treated. The mitochrondria inside cells combine oxygen, … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE 1315 Ruddell Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 natmeds.net Mitochondrial Disease versus Mitochrondrial Damage Excerpted from Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, February 2009, United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation & Mastering the Mitochondrial Maze … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Mycoplasma Infections Mycoplasma is a bacteria with multiple strains that causes many problems. Mycoplasma often overlaps with Chlamydia or ureaplasma infections, which tends … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Low Dose Naltrexone Naltrexone is a generic low cost drug the FDA has approved to treat drug and alcohol addiction, with normal doses … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Natural Killer Cells Natural killer cells are lymphocytes (white blood cells) that are major parts of your innate immune system. The innate immune … Continue reading
Nephrosclerosis or Treatable Kidney Damage Many people have difficulty understanding circulation problems. Consider arteriosclerosis (art tear e oh scler oh sis). If you are reading this article, you may have it but not understand it. Arteriosclerosis starts in childhood and … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Chronic Pain or Neurological Problems: What Goes Wrong Chronic pain or neurological disease is often related to immune dysfunction and we are getting … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Neurological Pain, Part 2 New Culprits in Chronic Neurological Pain: What Goes Wrong Excerpted from Scientific American, November 2009 & Pathological Basis of … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Nitric Oxide: an important biological regulator Nitric oxide (N0) is a gas we make (like carbon dioxide) that regulates many body functions. … Continue reading
We frequently see patients failing to get results with supplements purchased elsewhere. Most people think all supplements are created equally but chemical analysis proves otherwise. When you purchase supplements, you should ask for a certificate of analysis, which measures ingredients … Continue reading
Anti-inflammatory Drug Warnings Anti-inflammatory pain relieving drugs – NSAIDs or non steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs were invented recently. First came ibuprofen and then others and non-prescription versions. What’s been the outcome? Are there alternatives? First, inflammation is commonly due to … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net NSAID or Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug side effects, part 2 Inflammation and pain represents biochemistry imbalances and problems. These are usually due to a … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatments: addressed in appointments. Bring this checklist Osteoporosis or osteopenia (early bone loss) is often first detected in the jaw with dental … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Parvovirus Infections Excerpted from Journal of the American Association of Physician Assistants, June, 2009 We can get viral infections from birds, pigs and … Continue reading
Peripheral Neuropathy, Neuritis or Neuralgia (nerve damage and dysfunction) Part 1 Peripheral neuropathy (PN) means damage to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system. There are several types: • Polyneuropathy where many nerves are involved • Autonomic neuropathy • Mononeuropathy … Continue reading
I have pre diabetes and watched my parents my siblings ignore my advice and develop diabetes with major complications. Pre diabetes and diabetes are chronic and silently progressive degenerative diseases. One in 4 Americans have treatable diabetes and many more … Continue reading
How to Tell One Protein Supplement from Another When it comes to obtaining the full benefit of protein supplements for glucose balancing, immune support or weight loss, quality makes a difference. First, many protein supplements contain hidden sugars, soy and … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 Protein and Meal Replacement Shakes and Bars Did you know most shakes and “protein bars” have hidden sugars, carbohydrates and potentially harmful constituents and additives that can upset … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Pulmonary Hypertension, Part 1 Most patient and practitioners have never heard about this treatable condition. At a recent medical conference, I was one … Continue reading
Resistance to Hormone Syndrome and RRT “It’s my hormones”. I hear this all the time, but fail to see improvements in most patients taking hormones. Obese patients taking thyroid supplements don’t lose weight. People taking adrenal, cortisol or growth hormone … Continue reading
Restless Leg Syndrome Why are there more people are suffering from restless extremities? What are the causes and treatments? Are there good alternative treatments? Restless leg syndrome or RLS is a broad range of symptoms that includes discomfort in the … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 website: www.natmeds.net Selectins Selectins are part of the immune system and are used to attach infections to cells and tissues. Many infections are eliminated, … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 Sexually Transmitted Infections Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are often not discussed, tested for or treated adequately. This is important because 50% of people become … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Small Vessel Disease Why do so many women with circulation or heart complaints go to the emergency room, their doctors or cardiologists, only … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Sore Throats & Mixed Infections When patients get sore throats, we think about strep throat but may ignore other treatable causes. Medical providers … Continue reading
Sports Physicals As a Physician Assistant (PA-C), I’m trained to think and practice medicine like an MD. But I go way beyond what most MD’s do. Why? Because my approach can find and treat problems before they become diseases. All … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: www.natmeds.net Steroid shots: short term gain for long-term pain Researchers published results in Lancet (December of 2010) reviewing 41 studies involving 2,672 patients who … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 98503 360-357-8054 Weight Control, Degenerative Conditions (cardiovascular, stroke, immune problems, musculoskeletal, digestive, others), Pre-Diabetes, Diabetes & Hormone Balancing Initial Food Plan This a trial food plan … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 www.natmeds.net How do you pick a good supplement? It’s tough because supplements are not regulated by the FDA. This means there can be problems with … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 Supplements for Insulin Resistance, Pre-Diabetes, Hypoglycemia and Diabetes Drugs or supplements do not work all that well if you don’t learn to make lifestyle changes, which takes appointment … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey David Overton, PA-C 360-357-8054 natmeds.net Systemic Enzymes I’ve noticed when I say “enzymes” people immediately think of digestive enzymes or liver enzymes. All cells and organs run on enzymes and … Continue reading
The Master Hormones Many people think their adrenal, thyroid or sex hormones or other hormone imbalances are primary problems. I used to think this way but found hormone treatments to be of limited help and often harmful. Master hormones include … Continue reading
Transient Ischemic Attacks TIAs or transient ischemic attacks are brief reductions in brain blood flow and oxygen known as “mini strokes” lasting minutes to hours. They occur more often in those at risk for cardiovascular disease (treatable circulation impairments or … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Why I recommend Trigger Point Injections and Auriculotherapy Trigger points are muscle knots or nodules that cause muscle or nerve pain. They can radiate to other … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: www.natmeds.net Vitamin D Update There’s a lot of hype about vitamin D, most of it inaccurate. First off, vitamin D is a hormone and … Continue reading
Viral Infections We all know people suffer from short term viral infections, such as the flu or a cold. Many people don’t know viral infections can have long term health consequences, anywhere from your head to your toes. Just a … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Von Willebrand Factor Von Willebrand Factor (vWF) testing should include two parts (activity level and antigen or antibody generator level). If needed, type … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Weight Loss Programs We Offer (that really work without suffering) Many Americans are overweight or have bulging bellies and often in denial about … Continue reading
NATURAL MEDICINES & FAMILY PRACTICE David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd. SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: natmeds.net Serotonin & Dopamine (the hunger hormones) Weight Loss Plan Excess weight or bulging waist is the primary cause in most degenerative conditions plaguing … Continue reading
Where Do Some Infections Hide? Excerpted from Scientific American, 11/08 Viruses such as Herpes • CMV (cytomegalovirus) • Ebstein Barr (mononucleosis or herpes type 5 • Herpes type 1, 2, 6 or others • Zoster (chicken pox and shingles or … Continue reading
Have you exercised or reduced calories and still not lost weight? You most likely have medical problems that are managed with lifestyle and medical treatments. Once your belly reaches a certain size or BMI (basal metabolic index) is 30, you … Continue reading
Natural Medicines & Family Practice David Overton, PA-C 1315 Ruddell Rd SE Lacey, WA 360-357-8054 website: www.natmeds.net Why are some people so sensitive to prescription drugs? What can be done about it? Have you been told it’s all in your … Continue reading