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Dear Dr. Destia,
You are one of the best doctors that we have come across since my sons illness. I want to thank you for being so understanding and patient with my many questions and for going above and beyond to accommodate confidentiality by having phone consultations with me prior to my son’s appt. Your kindness really helped me through this difficult time. I feel that my son is in good hands.
P.C., San Leandro

My daughter and I have had excellent results with NAET. We were both eliminating about 30 food while she was nursing and before out treatment to avoid constant rashes, hives and behavior problems. We did many, many treatments with Jen and we can now eat everything!
V.B., Mountain View

Both of my sons have been receiving NAET treatments for allergies and I have noticed a substantial change in their general health and behavior. I have observed that they are more focused and illness linked to allergies is virtually gone! I highly recommend this non-invasive treatment to anyone suffering from allergies or behavioral issues.
S.R.C., Mountain View

I was suffering from severe migraines which would last 24 hours about 3 times a week. I could not move my head without intense pain and nausea. I had to quit working and was afraid to socialize or travel fearing an attack, so basically my life was consumed by the migraines and I was a total wreck. I tried numerous medications and went to numerous doctors, but did not find help and eventually gave up on western medicine. I started receiving craniosacral therapy on a regular basis. I am really happy I stuck with it because after about 4-5 months, the migraines started to taper off and then disappeared altogether! Thank you!!
A.R., San Francisco

My 1 year old son suffered from extreme gastrointestinal discomfort that left western medical doctors stumped. Subsequently, my son had many behavioral issues and difficulty sleeping. I was referred to Jen and we began a series of NAET treatments that definitely helped relieve the severity of some of his symptoms, but did not eliminate the problem completely. We then saw Dr. Bryan for homeopathy and Dr. Destia for craniosacral therapy. After just a few appointments, I saw a tremendous shift and now have a happy and healthy boy!
D.D., San Jose

I used to spend 2 days a month in agony with migraine headaches. I took medication that did not always work and had adverse side effects. Cypress Natural Medicine helped me and I am migraine free, have more energy and am feeling in balance. Thank you!
K.D., Redwood City

My son has suffered severe digestive problems for the past 5 years. After having 3 invasive diagnostic procedures that left him with adverse reactions and a recommendation of lifetime medication and life-altering surgery, we sought a natural approach. After coming to Dr. Bryan, we began to see signs of steady improvement where his symptoms began disappearing altogether. Now my son is off to summer camp and living the life of a normal boy after being so ill he missed 3 months of school. Dr. Bryan has restored my son’s quality of life and I am eternally grateful for that.
R.P., Mountain View

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Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine at Cypress Natural Medicine

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Naturopathic doctors seek to discover
and treat the underlying causes of
illness versus just treating the
symptoms

Naturopathic Medicine is a distinct and defined system of Primary Care Medicine which honors the innate healing capabilities within each person. It is not merely the accumulation of various natural products and therapies used to treat disease. Naturopathic Medicine is strongly based on the philosophy of discovering the underlying causes of illness within the individual versus focusing on the suppression of specific symptoms. It is a person-centered medicine versus a disease-centered medicine, which is found in conventional healthcare. Each patient is treated as an individual versus an illness or condition. Naturopathic Medicine focuses on the study of health, versus the study of disease. Each patient is an active participant in the restoration of their health in order to treat current health issues and prevent future illness. The goal of Naturopathic Medicine is to discover and treat the underlying causes of illness within the individual through the use of natural therapies in order to restore a state of optimal health. Natural therapies include:

• Diet & Lifestyle Counseling
• Clinical Nutrition
• Nutrient Therapy
• Environmental Medicine
• Clinical Detoxification (includes Heavy Metal Detoxification)
• Botanical Medicine
• Homeopathy
• Craniosacral Therapy
• Hydrotherapy

Naturopathic Doctors (N.D.) are licensed as Primary Care Doctors in the State of California, as well as many other states, and are experts in the field of Natural & Alternative Medicine. Each Naturopathic Doctor must complete a postgraduate medical education from an accredited naturopathic institution. Naturopathic Doctors are distinct from acupuncturists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and medical doctors. They are uniquely trained to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to assist the body’s innate healing processes. Naturopathic Doctors are skilled in the use of natural therapeutics including clinical nutrition, herbal medicine, homeopathy, physical medicine, laboratory medicine, natural childbirth, and hydrotherapy. These approaches are tailored to the individual in order to treat the underlying causes of illness, thereby optimizing health. Naturopathic medicine is effective in treating most health problems, whether acute or chronic. Naturopathic Doctors cooperate with all other branches within the medical field, referring patients to other practitioners for diagnosis or treatment when appropriate. The naturopathic medical approach allows for the best continuity of care and overall treatment for each patient.

Naturopathic Medical Education

Bastyr University is one of the world’s
leading academic centers for advancing
knowledge in Natural Medicine

As with all doctors today, Naturopathic Doctors are trained at accredited, four to five-year, post-graduate, medical institutions. The education is divided evenly between academic and clinical training. The first two years of training consist of a comprehensive study of the conventional medical sciences, including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology, microbiology, immunology, clinical and physical diagnosis, and laboratory diagnosis. Each student then sits for Basic Sciences Board Exams which are overseen by The National Academic Board of Naturopathic Examiners. The second two to three years of training focuses on the conventional and naturopathic perspectives and approaches to the clinical aspects of cardiology, gastroenterology, gynecology, dermatology, endocrinology, pharmacology, etc. Also, during this time, students complete extensive outpatient rotations in naturopathic medicine, homeopathy, clinical nutrition, counseling, and physical medicine. All of the training is conducted under the supervision of experienced, licensed Naturopathic Doctors and Medical Doctors and involves complete patient evaluations, laboratory testing, monitoring, and treatment. After graduation, students are then required to pass Clinical Sciences Board Exams in order to become eligible for state licensure. To learn more about education and the naturopathic medicine program at Bastyr University, please visit www.bastyr.edu. To learn more about naturopathic medicine in general, from training to licensure, please visit our national organization at www.naturopathic.org. If you are interested in learning more about naturopathic medicine in the State of California, please visit our state organization at www.calnd.org.

Principles of Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine
provides safe, gentle, and
effective treatment options
for many common and
complex health conditions

• First Do No Harm. Naturopathic Doctors prefer non-invasive treatments which minimize the risks of harmful side effects. They are trained to know which patients they can treat safely and which ones they need to refer to other healthcare providers.

• Find the Cause. Every illness has an underlying cause which can often be found in certain aspects of the individual’s lifestyle, environment or diet. Naturopathic Doctors are trained to find and treat the underlying cause of disease within each individual.

• The Healing Power of Nature. This principle is based on the belief that the body has the innate ability to heal itself if given the correct circumstances. Natural forces act powerfully through the healing mechanisms already present in the mind and body of the individual. These forces maintain and restore health naturally. This is called the homeostatic principle of physiology. When these mechanisms become overwhelmed, they can breakdown. Naturopathic Doctors work to restore and support these natural and inherent healing systems. They do so by utilizing methods, remedies and techniques that are in harmony with these natural processes.

• Treat the Whole Person. Health or disease comes from a complex interaction of physical, emotional, mental, dietary, genetic, environmental, lifestyle and other factors. Naturopathic Doctors treat the individual as a whole person, making sure to take all of these factors into account. In its approach, Naturopathic Medicine is similar to the wisdom of the past as seen in ancient healing systems such as Ayurvedic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Homeopathy.

• Preventative Medicine. The naturopathic approach to healthcare can prevent minor illnesses from developing into more serious or chronic degenerative diseases. Patients are taught the principles by which they can prevent major illnesses and live a healthy and vibrant health.