Andrew Rubman, ND

Andrew Rubman, ND, FABNE, is medical director of Southbury Clinic for Traditional Medicines in Southbury, Connecticut. Dr. Rubman views himself as a teacher as well as a physician, helping his patients make better informed choices about their health care and become better consumers of both traditional and conventional medical options. His 35-year career started with Robert Atkins, MD, (of Atkins Diet fame) in New York City.

As a primary care provider, Dr. Rubman helps people of all ages, from infants to those in their 90s, resist illness by improving wellness and has specialty interests in gastroenterology and endocrinology. He also has a sub-specialty of diagnosing and treating peri-menopausal women, and contributed to the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) nutritional protocol used as a component of the curriculum of all medical schools in the US.

Dr. Rubman is a founding member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP), a member of the specialty society, The Endocrinology Association of Naturopathic Physicians (EndoANP), as well as a member of the Bottom Line Personal Panel of Experts. He is author of the Bottom Line blog, “Nature Doc’s Patient Diary.” He offers office visits and distance consultations and actively treats and consults with patients worldwide. SouthburyClinic.com

Extra Heartbeats (PVCs) Cured Naturally
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Extra Heartbeats (PVCs) Cured Naturally

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 13, 2021

Blair had a recurrent heart arrhythmia since childhood, diagnosed in her 40’s as PVCs. When the condition suddenly grew worse, here’s how we solved it without drugs or ablation.

Eat Your Way to Happiness — Sarah Hiner Talks to Andrew Rubman, ND
Mental Health

Eat Your Way to Happiness — Sarah Hiner Talks to Andrew Rubman, ND

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 10, 2021

Feeling blue? Check your digestion. You can eat your way to happiness. Naturopathic physician Andrew Rubman shares the food fixes with Sarah Hiner.

Natural Cure for an Abnormal Pap Smear
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Natural Cure for an Abnormal Pap Smear

Andrew Rubman, ND | February 13, 2021

An abnormal Pap smear could simply be inflammation or could be pre-cancerous. This natural treatment yielded a clean retest at the three-month follow-up.

Did My Baby Get Hurt When She Fell?
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Did My Baby Get Hurt When She Fell?

Andrew Rubman, ND | January 9, 2021

When a 7-month-old took a spill off an airline seat, mom and flight crew were concerned for her safety. How Dr. Rubman examined her to assess the situation.

Can You Be Immune to Lyme Disease?
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Can You Be Immune to Lyme Disease?

Andrew Rubman, ND | December 12, 2020

Tony was frequently bitten by ticks but never came down with Lyme disease. Could he be brewing a silent infection? Here’s what we figured out…

Surprising Solution to Recurrent Nasal Infections
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Surprising Solution to Recurrent Nasal Infections

Andrew Rubman, ND | November 14, 2020

Whether diagnosed as bacterial, viral or allergic, this natural approach to recurrent nasal infections yields lasting success‑far better than antibiotics and antihistamines.

What to Do About That Failing Memory
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

What to Do About That Failing Memory

Andrew Rubman, ND | October 10, 2020

Samuel’s declining memory was likely rooted in a brain injury 15 years before. Read about the supplement that not only restored his memory, but enhanced it.

Chronic Indigestion Relieved with Acupuncture
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Chronic Indigestion Relieved with Acupuncture

Andrew Rubman, ND | September 12, 2020

Chronic indigestion had no obvious cause—no ulcers or negative findings in the colonoscopy. But Traditional Chinese Medicine brought relief. Learn how.

After an Accident: Healing Lasting Anxiety and Insomnia Naturally
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

After an Accident: Healing Lasting Anxiety and Insomnia Naturally

Andrew Rubman, ND | August 8, 2020

A horrific car accident left Denise with profound anxiety and insomnia that drugs and counseling failed to help. Natural medicine helped overnight!

Face Rash Cured from the Inside Out
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Face Rash Cured from the Inside Out

Andrew Rubman, ND | July 11, 2020

Topical creams and medication didn’t resolve this persistent skin rash. A diet change and the supplements to aid proper digestion did—in only weeks.

Debilitating Sciatica Relieved in 10 Minutes
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Debilitating Sciatica Relieved in 10 Minutes

Andrew Rubman, ND | June 13, 2020

When this ballerina developed excruciating sciatic pain, a combination of physical therapy and injection techniques enabled her to leap off the table.

Cracking the Cause of a Bum Back
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Cracking the Cause of a Bum Back

Andrew Rubman, ND | May 9, 2020

The rug merchant’s chronic back pain stemmed from the joint between his hip and sacrum. This naturopathic doctor was able to correct it in seconds.

Healing a Splinter That Never Came Out
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Healing a Splinter That Never Came Out

Andrew Rubman, ND | April 11, 2020

Katarina became concerned about a lump in her forearm. She remembered getting a splinter there a few years before. Here’s how we healed it at a distance!

Natural Ways to Relieve Shingles Pain

Natural Ways to Relieve Shingles Pain

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 30, 2020

If you develop shingles, the pain can be excruciating. But powerful prescription drugs aren’t the only option. Read on for the best natural therapies…

Weak Voice Restored Naturally
Nature Doc's Patient Diary

Weak Voice Restored Naturally

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 22, 2020

): Buster’s weak voice got worse after his doctor prescribed a two-week trial of acid suppressing meds. What worked: A natural approach for mild reflux and sinus congestion.