Dr. Hunter is very passionate about 'mind-body' medicine and is delighted to sit down with an incredible practitioner and resource in our community, Carrie Kralicek, who, as a psychiatric nurse practitioner serving the North Idaho community, has a wealth of experience navigating the intersection of mental and physical health. Dr. Hunter and Carrie will collaborate in a wide sweeping examination of approaches to supporting mental health struggles from both conventional and holistic lenses. We will educate on the myriad of physical expression patterns of our mental health and embark on a multi-layered discussion of tools individuals can deploy to strengthen and heal patterns of disturbance in the mind-body axis of health.

Co-Presented By Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD and Carrie Kralicek, MSN, ARNP - November 7th, 2024

When you get your lab results and they are bolded and "abnormal", but then here that "everything looks great", or those values don't pertain to your health concerns, it can be frustrating and overwhelming. Medical jargon is an entirely different language that feels intimidating to most patients. However, with a few tips and tools, you can navigate this conversation with confidence and advocacy and withOUT consulting a YouTube doctor.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - September 5th, 2024

Join Dr. Ari as she discusses the complex and multifaceted condition of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. She will cover the varying symptoms the condition can present with, as well as explore some of the underlying causes and initial treatment ideas to consider whether you're struggling with infertility or just trying to regulate your menstrual cycle.

Presented by Dr. Ari Weiner, NMD - August 6th, 2024

Dr. David and Dr. Hunter will discuss the powerful action of the placebo effect in health and illness. The conversation will include the history, science, and politics of the placebo effect in medicine and medical research, including tangible applications of it's action we can use to improve our health and reverse disease.

Co-Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD & Dr. David Campbell, LAC - July 10th, 2024

Cognitive changes can be a primary concern in many patient's health journey, and yet many wait a bit too long to take the steps to improve. There is a vast amount of research behind nutrition and lifestyle shifts that can shift the progression of cognitive decline - no matter what the cause. Dr. Karin is equipped to assess, diagnose and treat your brain health and this Open Forum will explain just a small portion of that evaluation and monitoring process. Tune in to tune your brain health up!

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - June 5th, 2024

Grounding: Do you know what it is or how to do it? Dr. Misty will be reviewing this and the positive impacts on health that can be found with daily grounding habits.

Presented by Dr. Misty Story, NMD - May 24th, 2024

Join Dr. Ari as she dives into the world of endometriosis. What exactly is endometriosis and what implications does the diagnosis have on fertility and long term reproductive health? She will explore some of the theories on when and how it starts as well as initial therapies and lifestyle modifications to consider.

Presented by Dr. Ari Weiner, NMD - April 3rd, 2024

Dr. Karin is welcoming experts in the field of Exercise for Parkinson's Disease (PwP) this month for our Open Forum. You are NOT going to want to miss this LIVE event, so tune in to tune up! Learn to stay a step ahead with PD-Connect BASIX Parkinson’s-specific exercise program. PD-Connect provides exercise and education in a fun, uplifting environment where community and FUNctional movement is a BIG step in the right direction. Dr. Lisa Oei is a physical therapist who has specialized in Parkinson's fitness and wellness for the last 9 years. Lisa recognized the need for community based Parkinson’s classes and founded PD-Connect, a nonprofit organization in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, offering PD-specific education and exercise classes on a donation basis.

SteF Farina is a Master Trainer who specializes in Parkinson's and senior fitness. She is the co-founder of PD-Connect and runs an outdoor boot camp business.

Together SteF and Lisa are known as S'n'L and they bring a variety of functional movements and education from the broad spectrum of PD-specific certifications they have obtained, which include PWR!, Delay the Disease, Urban Poling, and Dance for PD, among many others.

Hosted by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - March 6,2024

This discussion will share the history of electricity and health and bring research up to current day. Special emphasis will be placed on therapeutic modalities, including Frequency Specific MicroCurrent/FSM (Ty Rockwell is the leading expert in this field in our area) that patients can utilize in clinical and at home settings. We will also have a discussion about environmental exposure to electricity and electromagnetic frequencies (EMF's) and their adverse effects on health, as well as strategies to reduce these exposures in your day to day life.

Co-Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD and Ty Rockwell, LMP - February 2, 2024

Join Dr. Karin and learn how your nervous system orients to your environment through complex and advanced systems that receive and interpret information 24/7. Then dive deeper into practices you can start today to aid in the retraining of your "fight or flight" response and be present, aware, and engaged in your surroundings, relationships, and your own health.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - December 6, 2023

Join Dr. Misty as she discusses Gut Health and Bone Health - Impacts for Osteoporosis and osteopenia and how gut health can add to these conditions.

Presented by Dr. Misty Story, NMD - October 6, 2023

Join Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD & Dr. David Campbell, LAc as they discuss an exploration of the profoundly influential unseen forces that drive our cellular function and health expression including a discussion of acupuncture, homeopathy, electrical medicine, and the many theoretical and historical frameworks for these powerful therapeutics in health.

Co-Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD and Dr. David Campbell, LAc - August 9, 2023

Join Dr. Hunter as he discusses in detail the evolution of sugar and carbohydrate consumption in the American diet. We will then go on to describe the myriad of physiological effects that sugar has on our metabolism, organ systems, tissues, and cells, exploring the striking scientific studies emerging on sugar's devastating health impacts.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - November 1,2023

Join Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD as she discusses how decades past can affect memory, behavior, and overall wellness

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - September 15, 2023

Join Dr. Misty Story as she discusses the exploring and underlying causes-common and not so common of constipation.

Presented by Dr. Misty Story, NMD - July 14, 2023

Join Dr. Karin as she discusses the progression of PD and how to attack symptoms at every phase. Learn more about options to approach progressing symptoms at an individual level and how to know which treatment is right for you.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - June 9, 2023

Join Dr. Hunter Peterson as he discusses how to select the most nutritious varieties and species of plants and animal products, including discussions nutrient contents, storage methods, and cooking methods to maximize the health benefits obtained from the food you eat.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - May 17, 2023

Join Dr. Misty while she talks about monitoring gut health with Food Marble, a digestive breath tester.

Presented by Dr. Misty Story, NMD - April 7, 2023

Join Dr. Karin as she discusses Parkinson's disease. What is the diagnosis and what does it mean? She will explore theories on how and when it starts and initial therapies to consider. Let's dive into how PD is typically diagnosed and what comes next during the first few months.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - March 8, 2023

This Open Forum explores the many roles of sleep in shaping health and disease. Dr. Hunter will describe the physiology of sleep based on current scientific understanding. He will discuss effective naturopathic tools and methodologies including an extensive review of natural sleep aids and their clinical applications for getting longer, more restful sleep.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - February 2, 2023

Join Dr. Misty as she discusses her specialty of digestion and how anxiety and stress affect our bodies.

Presented by Dr. Misty Story, NMD - January 6, 2023

Join Dr. Karin, who has served as a primary caregiver for over 20 years, as she discusses the health risks, relationship obstacles, and gaps in the conventional care system when it comes to the "other person" in a patient visit. Learn how to build resilience within your family/community for yourself and your loved one and how to find resources to aid in navigating challenging situations.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - December 7, 2022

Our immune system is a crucial part of our existence, protecting us from environmental pathogens (viruses, bacterium, and fungus) that can cause acute and chronic illness. Our immune system can also create significant inflammation, pain, and illness when it is inappropriately activated, causing chronic inflammatory illnesses and autoimmune diseases.

In this Open Forum, Dr. Hunter will discuss the physiological foundation of our immune system and the many factors that support it functioning appropriately/keep it in balance as well as the many factors that cause it to malfunction/cause it to become imbalanced.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - November 2, 2022

Join Dr. Misty as she discusses GERD. What exactly is it? What are the symptoms? How do you test for it? Most importantly, what causes it and how do we treat it?

Presented by Dr. Misty Story, NMD - October 7, 2022

Is it thyroid? Long-COVID? Stress? There are many causes for cognitive changes, and each individual's presentation is just that...individual. Dr. Karin will share with you how she investigates and treats mild to moderate cognitive changes and the tools to utilize to slow or stop progression.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - September 7, 2022

In a world with as many view points on how to assess food sensitivities as there are foods, one can understandably become confused on how to discern what foods are healthy or harmful on an individual basis. At this Open Forum, Dr. Hunter will concisely explain the various clinical and laboratory methodologies used to individually assess food intolerances and food allergies.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - August 3, 2022

Join Dr. Misty Story's first open forum with CDA Healing Arts! July's topic will cover small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth (IMO). Discover tell tale symptoms, testing methods, treatment options, and potential underlying causes of these GI issues.

Presented by Dr. Misty Story, NMD - July 8, 2022

Join Dr. Karin Duncan in June's open forum. From deficiency to overload - what does iron do for you, how can it cause harm, and when do we test/treat?

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - June 3, 2022

Dr. Hunter will explore conditions resulting in joint pain and inflammation, including degenerative arthritis, inflammatory arthritis (including gout, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, polymyalgia rheumatica and other auto-immune diseases affecting the joints), and joint pain/inflammation of unknown cause.

Many of these conditions are treated conventionally with toxic anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medications, as well as invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Hunter will discuss naturopathic understanding of what causes these conditions and the myriad of effective naturopathic therapeutic tools to assist in the improvement and resolution of joint pain.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - May 5, 2022

Dr. Hunter will explore the many roles our circulatory and lymphatic systems play in a healthy functioning body and the many health problems that are linked to or arise from compromised circulation. He will go on to review a variety of therapeutic tools that improve circulatory and lymphatic function, including clinical hydrotherapy techniques, herbal formulations, clinical exercise physiology and physiotherapy techniques.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - March 3, 2022

Join Dr. Karin Duncan as she dives into topics selected by our CDA Healing Arts community members.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - February 4, 2022

Dr. Hunter will discuss homeopathic medicine selection and use for all manners of acute ailments, including fevers, flus, sore throats, chest infections, sinusitis, muscle, skin, bone, and joint injuries, acute digestive disturbance, urinary tract infections, and others.

Dr. Hunter has had extensive post-graduate training in this powerful therapeutic and is excited to share how patients can utilize this tool in the home in supporting the body to resolve acute illnesses

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - January 6, 2022

Join Dr. Karin as she discusses the details around the proper usage, dosage, and sourcing of natural remedies- what you should know and why.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - December 3, 2021

Join Dr. Hunter as he discusses naturopathic tools for at home prevention and treatment of viral and bacterial upper respiratory infections, including botanical, supplemental, nutrition, and hydrotherapy approaches for adults and children

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - November 11, 2021

Join Dr. Karin Duncan as she shares tools to regulate the "puppet-master" of human physiology.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - October 8, 2021

Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD will discuss common and not-so-common laboratory panels to evaluate neurologic function - from cardiac inflammation, oxidative stress, to the gut microbiome - an in-depth physiologic assessment provides information for brain health, mood stability, malnourishment, and medication/supplement efficacy.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - September 8, 2021

This Online Open Forum will discuss the naturopathic approach to assessment, testing methodologies, and treatment strategies for food allergies and intolerances.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - September 2, 2021

Are you experiencing frequency, urgency, hesitancy, dribbling, or pain with urination? If you have these symptoms or have been diagnosed with BPH, be ready to share and ask questions in this interactive Q&A session with Dr. Karin to address common causes, integrative solutions and prevention of downstream syndromes (to include erectile dysfunction, recurrent urinary infections, and even acute renal failure).

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD -August 13, 2021

This Online Open Forum will discuss the importance of our digestive system in our overall health.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - July 1, 2021

This Online Open Forum will discuss how our bowel habits affect neurological health.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - June 4, 2021

This In-Person and Extended Open Forum will overview the intelligent organization of our immune system and how it can be harmed and enhanced through daily habits and choices. We will also examine the most common acute ailments that affect adults and children, including respiratory tract infections, sore throats, sinusitis, ear infections, flus, fevers, detailing strategies both in the prevention and at-home treatment of these acute conditions utilizing such modalities as clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, hydrotherapy, and nutraceutical interventions.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - May 6, 2021

This Online Open Forum will overview the intelligent organization of our immune system and how it can be harmed and enhanced through daily habits and choices. We will also examine the most common acute ailments that affect adults and children, including respiratory tract infections, sore throats, sinusitis, ear infections, flus, fevers, detailing strategies both in the prevention and at-home treatment of these acute conditions utilizing such modalities as clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, hydrotherapy, and nutraceutical interventions.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - May 6, 2021

This open forum will spotlight botanical medicine in an evidence-based forum on how these plants can not only be extremely beneficial for your individual health needs, but also provide more education on the potential side effects (yes, even with botanical medicine!), effective dosing, and quality sourcing. Befriend those herbs and spices in your cabinet, understand your prescription, and even be inspired to get out in nature this spring to ~responsibly~ source or grow your own.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - April 2, 2021

Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD is excited to explore a myriad of useful laboratory assessments with the community. Some examples include salivary and urinary hormone testing, salivary and blood genetic testing, stool DNA/pathogen/GI function testing, and urinary heavy metals.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD Online - March 5, 2021

This Open Forum will explore diet and lifestyle modifications, evidence-based supplementation, as well as the polyvagal theory, and the neuroimmunology of resilience. Dr. Karin Duncan also provides tools and support for caregivers of those with neurological conditions.

Presented by Dr. Karin Duncan, NMD - November 5, 2020

This Open Forum will discuss the epidemic spread of chronic infectious diseases in modern times, with particular emphasis on chronic Lyme, Epstein-Barr, and and Herpes virus. Our doctors will elaborate on symptoms of and diagnostic tools used in assessing for the presence of these infectious diseases. We will go on to outline successful and comprehensive naturopathic methodologies for treating these challenging chronic illnesses.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD and Dr. Mia Grothman, NMD - June 3rd, 2020

The Gut-Brain Connection: This Open Forum will traverse the vastly under-acknowledged link between our gut health and brain health. We will review the incredible volumes of emerging scientific literature examining this connection and discuss a plethora of strategies and medicinal/nutritional tools to optimize the health of these critical organ systems using naturopathic therapeutics.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD and Dr. Mia Grothman, NMD - March 4, 2020

Menstrual Health: Understanding what your period is trying to tell you and troubleshooting the most common menstrual complaints.

This Open Forum will discuss the physiologic actions and the delicate hormone balance of the menstrual cycle. Common complaints like irregular cycles, painful periods, PMS, and perimenopause will be explored with understanding how our greater health and lifestyle influence this process and how we can proactively support better periods with holistic care.

Presented by: Dr. Mia Grothman, NMD - February 5th 2020

Nature Versus Nurture: Investigating how our past shapes our present mental, emotional, and physical health

Our past life experiences profoundly influence our current state of health. The physical and emotional exposures, stresses and traumas we have experienced in the past cause our bodies to develop specific patterns and methods to deal with situations we encounter in our current life. Our doctors will discuss how to develop insight around the origins of self-harming mental/emotional and physical patterns and examine tools individuals can utilize to transform these patterns and enable dynamic health and well-being.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD December 4, 2019

Dental Health: Getting to the ‘Root’ of Heart Disease

There is an emerging science linking cardiovascular disease and dental disease. Dr. Hunter will examine what is driving the epidemic of chronic oral infections and dysbiosis from a whole person perspective. We will also review the safety, efficacy and long-term health consequences of various dental procedures. Finally, we will outline natural medicine approaches to addressing dental diseases and their critical applications to heart health.

Presented by: Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - November 6th 2019

Autoimmune Disease: Understanding and Treating the Underlying Causes of Autoimmune Disease Using Naturopathic Medicine

The incidence of autoimmune disease is increasing at a frightening rate in the US, for which conventional medicine has few safe treatments. This Open Forum will explore naturopathic treatments often leading to permanent remission or cure without using drugs for common autoimmune conditions, such as Hashimoto's thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, MS, and others. Our doctors will discuss the causative forces leading to the autoimmune process and the powerful role their appreciation and understanding play in successful treatment.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - October 2, 2019

The Relationship Between Weight, Insulin, and Fasting: With Overview of Detox Principles, Science, and Benefits

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson NMD - September 4, 2019

Food as Medicine: A field Guide to Nutritious Foods:

This Open Forum will guide you on how to select the most nutritious varieties and species of plants and animal products, including discussing nutrient contents, storage methods, and cooking methods to maximize the health benefits obtained from the food you eat.

Presented by: Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - June 5, 2019

Skin Deep: Understanding and Treating the Underlying Causes of Skin and Hair Conditions Using Naturopathic Medicine

In the pursuit of healthy skin and hair, we spend many billions of dollars on hair and skin products and treatments each year, yet many Americans are plagued by persistent skin and hair conditions, including eczema, acne, dry, oily, or discolored skin, rosacea, hives, psoriasis, fungal infections, hair loss and many others. This Open Forum will discuss Naturopathic treatments that successfully reverse and often permanently resolve these chronic skin and hair conditions by broadly examining their underlying internal causes.

Presented by: Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - May 1, 2019

This Open Forum will discuss the foundational principles and science of food-based detoxification methods, elaborate on the many health benefits of detoxification, and provide an overview of the upcoming 14-day Juice Detoxification Program. Additionally, Dr. Hunter will examine the metabolic, digestive, detoxification, and immunological roles of the liver and the major forces in our modern lifestyle that compromise liver health.

Presented by: Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - April 3, 2019

This Open Forum will explore the purpose and function of the thyroid and adrenal glands. Dr. Hunter will analyze what has caused these key organ systems to become dysfunctional in such epidemic proportions in modern America. The discussion will also cover in-depth physical and laboratory assessment of thyroid and adrenal function and review nutritional, botanical, supplemental, lifestyle and other natural approaches to improving adrenal and thyroid function.

Presented by: Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - March 6, 2019

This Open Forum will traverse the history of medical models in western society, with an emphasis on American health care systems, including conventional (allopathic), naturopathic, homeopathic, osteopathic, chiropractic, and botanical/eclectic. Dr. Hunter will place specific emphasis on the emergence of our current health care system, reviewing its educational, philosophical, financial, and political underpinnings.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - January 2, 2019

This Open Forum will traverse the vastly under-acknowledged link between our gut health and brain health. We will review the incredible volumes of emerging scientific literature examining this connection and discuss a plethora of strategies medicinal/nutritional tools to optimize the health of these critical organ systems using naturopathic therapeutics.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - December 5, 2018

This Open Forum explores the widespread role hormones play in human health and disease from a naturopathic perspective. Dr. Hunter discusses hormone synthesis and physiological actions and examines health conditions associated with hormone imbalances, including irregular menstrual cycles, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, andropause, adrenal fatigue/exhaustion and many other conditions.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - November 7, 2018

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - October 3, 2018

Fasting Methods with Detox Overview

This Open Forum will discuss the foundational principles and science of food-based detoxification methods, elaborate on the many health benefits of detoxification, and provide an overview of the upcoming 14-day Juice Detoxification Program. Additionally, Dr. Hunter will discuss the scientific basis of calorie restriction and fasting, including an overview of prominent fasting methods including intermittent fasting, juice fasting, and water fasting for various health applications.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD- September 5, 2018

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - August 1, 2018

Exploring the Vital Importance of Comprehensive Planning for Healthy Pregnancy and Childbirth Using Natural Medicine

Most conventional medical providers give little specific guidance to pregnant parents on specific nutritional and supplemental protocols in achieving a vibrant pregnancy/prenatal development and birthing experience. Less, if any advice is given regarding pre-conception preparation.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD June 6, 2018

Many of us understand the vital connection between eating whole, nutritious foods and robust health. For many, a main limiting factor in embracing such principles is expert knowledge of how to shop for and prepare nutritionally dense food with limited time to devote to such a vital aspect of health.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD May 2, 2018

Environmental Toxicity and Environmental Medicine with Detox Overview

Dr. Hunter will be discussing the foundational principles and science of food-based detoxification methods, elaborate on the many health benefits of detoxification, and provide an overview of the upcoming 14-day Juice Detoxification Program.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD April 4, 2018

Cancer and Naturopathic Medicine: Understanding Cancer and Cancer Treatments from a Science-Based, Holistic Perspective.

This Open Forum will seek to understand what cancer is and what causes it from a holistic perspective. Dr. Hunter will discuss conventional and holistic approaches to cancer treatment, with heavy emphasis on scientifically investigated approaches to natural treatment options. Finally, naturopathic medicine's approaches to collaborative/supportive cancer care will be examined, as well as specific cancer prevention strategies.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - March 6, 2018

This Open Forum will provide a foundational understanding of the principles and history of homeopathic medicine and explore the most commonly used homeopathic remedies for acute complaints, including: headaches, fevers, flus, sore throats, coughs, earaches, sinusitis, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, injuries (pain, bruises, wounds, burns), and urinary tract infections.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - February 13, 2018

This Open Forum reviews the ketogenic, specific carbohydrate/GAPS, and paleo diet in detail, laying out the structure of each dietary regimen, what is allowable in each, and why. We examine the health problems for which each diet can be applied therapeutically, including weight gain, metabolic syndrome, impaired blood sugar, high cholesterol, fatigue, digestive issues/IBS, and many more.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - January 3, 2018

Insulin Resistance, Pre Diabetes, and Diabetes Type II: Unmasking the Leading Cause of Obesity, Heart Disease, Dementia, and Many Other Chronic Health Conditions This Open Forum will discuss the dramatic rise in diabetes type II in the US and the even more dramatic rise in its precursors-pre diabetes or insulin resistance-which affects up to 50 million completely unaware Americans, but carries with it major adverse health consequences.

Presented by Dr Hunter Peterson, NMD - December 6, 2017

This Open Forum will provide and in-depth discussion of the rapidly expanding scientific field of the GI Microbiome. Dr. Hunter will discuss the evolution of our microbiome and the influencing forces on it, including diet, lifestyle, and environment.

Presented by Dr Hunter Peterson, NMD - November 1, 2017

The incidence of autoimmune disease is increasing at a frightening rate in the US, for which conventional medicine has few safe treatments. This Open Forum will explore naturopathic treatments that often lead to permanent remission or cure without the use of drugs for common autoimmune conditions, such as Hashimoto's thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, and multiple sclerosis.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - October 4, 2017

This Open Forum will comprehensively discuss the health-promoting properties of foods in the human diet. Drawing on a vast set of nutritional research, Dr. Hunter will break down the primary chemical constituents contained in our food, including water and fat soluble vitamins, macro and micro minerals, and several of the most prominent phytonutrtients and antioxidants.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - July 5, 2017

This Open Forum will address an incredibly under-acknowledged contributor to human health: chronic stress. We will examine the physiological affects and health consequences of chronic stress on each organ system in the body. This Open Forum will also include a discussion of both the obvious and hidden forces that drive these chronic stress pathways.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - March 1, 2017

This Open Forum will discuss the underlying cellular and organ pathways in our bodies and brains that play a determining role in human aging and memory. We will closely examine key lifestyle and nutritional interventions to optimize the aging process.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - February 1, 2017

This Open Forum will examine the most common of acute ailments that affect adults and children, especially in wintertime, including upper respiratory tract infections, sore throats, sinusitis, ear infections, flus, fevers, and bronchitis/pneumonia. We will discuss detailed strategies both in the prevention and at-home treatment of these acute conditions utilizing such modalities as clinical nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, physical medicine, and nutraceutical interventions.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - January 4, 2017

This Open Forum will detail the evolution of sugar and carbohydrate consumption in the American diet. We will then go on to describe the myriad of physiological effects that sugar has on our metabolism, organ systems, tissues, and cells, exploring the striking scientific studies emerging on sugar's devastating health impacts.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - December 7, 2016

Epigenetics is the study of how every decision we make in our daily lives affects our genetic expression. This Open Forum will describe the field of epigenetics and discuss the emerging recognition of its central role in determining essentially any type of health risks, well-being, and longevity.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - October 5, 2016

A discussion of the biological significance of ABO blood grouping, with a particular emphasis on the role of blood type in guiding dietary choices and its relationship with likelihood of a multitude of disease processes.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - August 3, 2016

How to select the most nutritious varieties and species of plants and animal products, including discussions nutrient contents, storage methods, and cooking methods to maximize the health benefits obtained from the food you eat.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - July 6, 2016

Understanding the biology of aging and the decisions you make that will shape the trajectory of your aging process, including a discussion on the critical roles played by food, lifestyle, genetics, epigenetics, hormones, and natural medicine.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - June 1, 2016

Using Nutrition and Natural Medicines to optimize athletic performance, build fitness efficiently, and speeding the healing and recovery process from injuries and surgical procedures.

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson, NMD - May 4, 2016

Homeopathic Treatment of Allergy, Sinusitis, and Otitis Media

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson and Dr. Todd Schlapfer February, 2015

Homeopathic Treatment of Sore Throats, Coughs, and Croup

Presented by Dr. Hunter Peterson and Dr. Todd Schlapfer February, 2015