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

Does Sugar Make You Less of a Man? How the Sweet Stuff Affects Testosterone Levels
Nutrition

Does Sugar Make You Less of a Man? How the Sweet Stuff Affects Testosterone Levels

Andrew Rubman, ND | April 4, 2014

An updated version of “real men don’t eat quiche” might turn out to be “real men don’t eat sugar”…based on…

Flip-Flops in a Public Shower—Helpful or All Hype?

Flip-Flops in a Public Shower—Helpful or All Hype?

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 21, 2014

Is it really true that you can pick up diseases simply from having the bottoms of your bare feet come…

Poison Mattresses
Sleep

Poison Mattresses

March 13, 2014

Instead of bringing sweet dreams, one of the latest popular luxuries -- memory foam bedding -- seems to be giving…

The Soup You Need When Diarrhea Persists
Digestive

The Soup You Need When Diarrhea Persists

Andrew Rubman, ND | June 5, 2013

Q: My doctor and I are working to resolve my chronic diarrhea. In the meantime, should I be taking any…

Why Deep Breathing Really Does Help with Hot Flashes (Despite What That Study Said)
Wellness

Why Deep Breathing Really Does Help with Hot Flashes (Despite What That Study Said)

Andrew Rubman, ND | March 1, 2013

For a woman, tearing off her own clothes may seem like perfectly understandable behavior when she’s in the grip of…

Can You Overdose on Antioxidants?

Can You Overdose on Antioxidants?

Andrew Rubman, ND | October 8, 2012

How to Get the Right Amount of Antioxidants Antioxidants aplenty -- and the more the better! Until recently, it seemed…

You Have H. Pylori — Now What?
Digestive

You Have H. Pylori — Now What?

Andrew Rubman, ND | September 20, 2012

You’ve been bothered by chronic indigestion, perhaps leading your doctor to order an endoscopy so he/she could look down your…

Rubman on L. Glutamine and Other Natural Ulcer Treatments
Digestive

Rubman on L. Glutamine and Other Natural Ulcer Treatments

Andrew Rubman, ND | August 29, 2012

R&R Plus Natural Help to Support Digestive Health and Prevent Ulcers Gastric ulcers are a perfect illustration of the way…

Good-Bye, Thigh Hairs

Good-Bye, Thigh Hairs

Andrew Rubman, ND | August 8, 2012

Some women don’t mind those coarse hairs that creep down past the panty line and onto the inner thighs—but some…

Don’t Ignore a Twisted Ankle

Don’t Ignore a Twisted Ankle

Andrew Rubman, ND | August 3, 2012

Or else it can lead to a lifetime of joint instability and weakness. Estimates show that every day 25,000 Americans…

Saw Palmetto As a Treatment for Acne
Skin Disease

Saw Palmetto As a Treatment for Acne

August 2, 2012

Does It Work... and Is it Safe? I recently got a letter from a reader, Jenny, who suffers from adult…

Rubman Takes a Contrarian View on Tanning Beds

Rubman Takes a Contrarian View on Tanning Beds

Andrew Rubman, ND | July 31, 2012

Yes, You Can Tan... with Caution: Sun Beds and Vitamin D The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that it…

Eat Chicken Soup and Other Secrets to Healthier Skin

Eat Chicken Soup and Other Secrets to Healthier Skin

Andrew Rubman, ND | June 27, 2012

You don’t need to buy lotions and creams at the drugstore or department store to reduce wrinkles, prevent breakouts, add…

Is Your Sugarless Gum Giving You a Stomachache?

Is Your Sugarless Gum Giving You a Stomachache?

Andrew Rubman, ND | December 29, 2011

Low-Cal Sweeteners Can Cause Digestive Disturbances Sugarless gum seems practically virtuous—a sweet treat with few, if any, calories and no…