Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc, is a naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, certified Iyengar yoga teacher and passionate spokesperson for educating and empowering women to transform their lives with better health through natural medicines and practices that work with, rather than against, the body’s own healing processes. She is coauthor of three books—the best-selling Natural Choices for Women’s Health, the critically acclaimed Great Sex, Naturally and her latest, Growing Younger Every Day. A leading advocate for natural medicine, Dr. Steelsmith is the medical director of Steelsmith Natural Health Center in Honolulu, where she has a busy private practice, and is an associate clinical professor at Bastyr University, America’s leading center for the study of natural medicine. DrSteelsmith.com

Resolving Chronic Bloating and Other Digestive Misery
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Resolving Chronic Bloating and Other Digestive Misery

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | August 25, 2018

Chronic bloating, gassiness, constipation, fatigue and more were caused by bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). Here, the safe, natural protocol that cured it.

Cured! Recurring Yeast Infection—and that Awful Vaginal Itch
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Cured! Recurring Yeast Infection—and that Awful Vaginal Itch

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | June 30, 2018

Cecilia’s discomfort from her chronic vaginal itch, burning and discharge made it hard to enjoy life. Here’s the natural protocol that solved it.

Putting an End to Painful Sex
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Putting an End to Painful Sex

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | June 2, 2018

After a 3-year hiatus on sex, Sara’s first encounter was painful and burning. Here’s her natural path from vulvodynia to pelvic pleasure.

Why Is My Hair Falling Out? The Root Cause of Female Hair Loss
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Why Is My Hair Falling Out? The Root Cause of Female Hair Loss

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | April 7, 2018

Kerry came in complaining of hair loss, but she’d also gained weight, suffered from constipation, exhaustion and poor sleep. Natural cures to the rescue!

Lifelong Anxiety Solved—Naturally
Natural Healing Secrets for Women

Lifelong Anxiety Solved—Naturally

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | August 25, 2017

When Jane’s low-grade anxiety, experienced on and off since childhood, skyrocketed, tests revealed a genetic condition easily treated via supplements.

Sexual Healing for Men: A Naturopath’s Plan for Ejaculation Problems

Sexual Healing for Men: A Naturopath’s Plan for Ejaculation Problems

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | February 23, 2017

It’s a man’s sex issue, but not the kind you see commercials for on TV. That’s because there’s no prescription…

Natural Cures Tailored to Your Sleep Problem
Sleep

Natural Cures Tailored to Your Sleep Problem

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | March 31, 2016

Let’s say you have trouble sleeping. You want to avoid prescription and even over-the-counter sleep drugs, which can be habit-forming…

Menopausal Vaginal Dryness? Pueraria mirifica Can Help

Menopausal Vaginal Dryness? Pueraria mirifica Can Help

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | March 31, 2015

For most women, the change of life is a scourge. And one set of symptoms is particularly troubling for women…

The Truth About Sexual-Enhancement Herbs for Men

The Truth About Sexual-Enhancement Herbs for Men

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | February 19, 2015

Herbal supplements might seem like a good idea if you are a man who is having “trouble” in the bedroom.…

Having Trouble Driving at Night? 10 Ways to See Better
Automotive

Having Trouble Driving at Night? 10 Ways to See Better

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | July 1, 2014

Fatal car crashes are three times more likely at night than during the day, per mile driven. The dark makes…

Hot Flashes? Avoid These “Yang” Foods
Food

Hot Flashes? Avoid These “Yang” Foods

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | June 2, 2014

When in the throes of a menopausal hot flash, we should rightly be given permission to strip naked and jump…

Yin-Yang Foods that Make You Feel Better
Wellness

Yin-Yang Foods that Make You Feel Better

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | May 29, 2014

Did you know that in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), it’s not just the nutrients in a food but also the…

Milk Soak and Other Home Remedies for Softer, Smoother Hands

Milk Soak and Other Home Remedies for Softer, Smoother Hands

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | May 15, 2014

Winter is over (yahoo!), but my hands are still dry and scaly (boo hoo). When I went to the store…

Women: Increase Your Sex Drive Naturally

Women: Increase Your Sex Drive Naturally

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | April 24, 2014

Diminished libido—little or no sexual desire—is the most common sexual complaint among women. But repeated attempts by the pharmaceutical industry…

Great Sex, Naturally

Great Sex, Naturally

April 23, 2014

Women: Revive your sex drive Diminished libido—little or no sexual desire—is the most common sexual complaint among women. But repeated…