Thorne Affiliate


About

I am an IFM Certified Functional Medicine practitioner, Registered Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Registered Acupuncturist in Salmon Arm, British Columbia, in practice for 20 years. I have a passion for wild nature, the complexity of herbs, and the preservation of biodiversity. I care deeply about the intertwined health of my patients, our human connections, and the planet. I approach every patient as unique with needs specific to the your health. Expect a caring approach at Lakeside Health.

Why I choose Thorne

Thorne’s products are well known for their formulating and manufacturing excellence, strict quality control and purity. Thorne’s scientific and ethical approach to formulation and production is

What I'm reading...

The Age of Scientific Wellness – How to Reshape the Future of Personalized Medicine with Data and Artificial Intelligence

At Thorne, we believe good health and wellness is a journey, not a destination. In our society’s health-care model, there’s a reactive approach to diagnosis and treatment – find the health concern ...


May 8, 2023 • Austin Ruff, MA


Anxious or Depressed? Focus On These Micronutrient Blood Levels

According to estimates by The National Institutes of Health, as much as one-third of U.S. adults experience an anxiety disorder, and about 10 percent of the population has depression. There is reas...


January 9, 2023 • Laura Kunces, PhD, RD, CSSD


Estrogen Dominance: What it is, how to recognize it, and what you can do about it

Estrogen dominance, although not an official diagnosis, is an all too common health concern for many women and men. Although hormone levels might be within the normal range, estrogen dominance occu...


April 20, 2022 • Jennifer Greer, ND, MEd


Mayo Clinic: Exploring the Connections Between the Microbiome, Health, and Disease

The trillions of microbes living in your gut are your partners in health and wellness. A rapidly expanding body of research is shedding light on just how profoundly influential these microorganisms...


December 30, 2021 • Brent Bauer, M.D., Mayo Clinic


Research Extracts: Macular Carotenoids | Micronutrients Against Frailty | Choline and Cognitive Function

Welcome to the September 2019 issue of Thorne’s Research Extracts – designed to keep busy practitioners and savvy consumers up-to-date on the latest research on diet, nutrients, botanicals, the mic...


September 13, 2019 • Kathi Head, ND