Susan J. Wojcik is a Naturopathic physician and board certified acupuncturist in private practice at Lakeshore Wellness Center in Chicago, Illinois.
She has been practicing Naturopathic and Integrative medicine at Foothills Neurology in Phoenix, Arizona since 2002 and has only recently settled down in Chicago to begin her own private practice. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin—Madison, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and the Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture. She is also affiliated with such organizations as the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), the Illinois Association of Naturopathic Physicians (ILANP), the Naturopathic Academy of Therapeutic Injections (NATI), the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) and the Homéopathe International (HI).
The modalities employed in her Naturopathic practice include: clinical nutrition, homeopathy, functional medicine, botanical medicine and traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture.
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Digestive Troubles
Many of us will ...
August 3, 2009 - 9:41am
To many, the idea of eliminating dairy from their diet seems an impossible request. We love our dairy....we love our cheese! Many of us won't give it up without a fight, but once we do..we see ...
July 15, 2009 - 4:44am
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that begins in any part of the urinary system, from the kidneys, to the ureters or bladder and urethra. Women tend to be at greater risk of UTI and ...
May 28, 2009 - 11:19am
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO's) are as usual a hot topic in the natural food and natural medicine world. But what are GMO's and why should the general population be concerned about ...
April 30, 2009 - 8:19am
It still astonishes me that even with all the information we have regarding the use of artificial sweeteners and soda in general, that I still see many individuals continuing to drink Diet Soda ...
April 23, 2009 - 9:32am
As winter changes into spring, around the world many of us are suffering from the sneezing, wheezing, runny nose and itching eyes that accompanies seasonal allergies. Relief doesn't necessarily ...
April 13, 2009 - 8:33am
Themogenic foods essentially take more energy to process/digest than what they provide, so they help raise your metabolism and burn body fat. Here is a list of the top ten thermogenic fruits and ...
March 26, 2009 - 9:38am
1. ELIMINATE ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS
If one is looking for a healthy way of eating, eliminating all artificial sweeteners is a great place to start. There's not enough safety information on ...
March 18, 2009 - 8:40am
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common disorders seen by physicians today. As many as one in five American adults has IBS and yet it goes unspoken because of the seemingly ...
March 3, 2009 - 1:38pm
In earlier times, when fermentation was one of the main methods for the preservation of food, the intake of probiotic bacteria was high. Today the situation is different. The use of freezers, ...
February 17, 2009 - 9:43am
In recent years PARABENS have become a very hot topic. Many of you may be wondering what parabens are, where you find them and why they should be avoided.
First, lets begin with the what: ...
February 6, 2009 - 10:24am
Transitioning into the winter months equates to less sun exposure and significantly lower levels of Vitamin D systemically. Vitamin D deficiency was once thought to be fairly rare and usually ...
November 11, 2008 - 9:57am
It has been hard to ignore lately, the ads running on television trying to dispel the negative reputation that high fructose corn syrup has gained over recent years. It's part of an 18-month ...
October 22, 2008 - 9:21am
Insomnia is estimated to affect more than half of the U.S. adult population. Insomnia can take many different forms: difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, waking up too early, or waking up ...
October 15, 2008 - 10:43am
Many of us already know the benefits of drinking plenty of water and proper hydration, but with the simple addition of fresh lemon juice you may have yourself a very healing beverage.
I ...
October 7, 2008 - 10:28am
It has been hard to ignore lately...the advertisements and marketing of FLU shots...at doctor's offices, clinics, pharmacies and even grocery stores. Yes, the time is upon us...FLU SEASON. With ...
September 30, 2008 - 9:48am
I came across this list in body + soul magazine, written by Terri Trespicio. It resonated with me today and I thought it may with all of you as well:
Ten Thoughts on Whole ...
September 24, 2008 - 5:55am
At some point in our lives we will have to face the loss of a loved one, sometimes it is sudden and at other times it is expected - in either circumstance the grief and sense of loss can be just ...
September 11, 2008 - 6:57am
There is no doubt that a clean diet and exercise are keys in healthy weight management. So why is it that many of us eat well and are active but still have difficulty in losing weight?
A few ...
August 27, 2008 - 10:19am
(Natural News) The FDA has announced this last week that spinach and lettuce sold across the United States may now be secretly irradiated before it reaches grocery store shelves. What's "secret" ...
August 26, 2008 - 6:02am
These days we all want to look and feel our best, but at what expense are we willing to accomplish this? With anti-aging therapies such as Botox and Restylane becoming more and more common place, ...
August 16, 2008 - 7:13am
With the cost of oil and gasoline on the rise, there has been plenty of discussion regarding the state of oil dependency in the U.S. and how we can reduce it.
I have been a proponent of ...
July 21, 2008 - 7:56am
Recently, I had a family member consult me regarding the prescription of medication for her son who has been diagnosed with a "mild form of ADD". The physcian recommended that he be given a low ...
July 17, 2008 - 4:02pm
According to conservative estimates, approximately 15 million people suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and 17 million more from asthma.
An allergic reaction occurs when the immune ...
May 8, 2008 - 8:21am
When I write these blogs, I really try to keep things as light as possible, even when I’m telling you about a serious health issue that I’ve dealt with. But sometimes, I’ve had such a negative ...
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