Mark A. Stengler, NMD

Mark A. Stengler, NMD, a naturopathic physician and founder of The Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine in Encinitas, California (MarkStengler.com). He has served on a medical advisory committee for the Yale University Complementary Medicine Outcomes Research Project and is author of Outside the Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer, Healing the Prostateand coauthor of Prescription for Natural Cures and Prescription for Drug Alternatives (both from Bottom Line Books, BottomLineStore.com).

Colon-Cleansing Products
Wellness

Colon-Cleansing Products

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | December 19, 2014

Cleaning your colon is easier than you think with the help of an over-the-­counter colon-cleansing kit. These products, available at…

Say No to Benzodiazepines to Cut Dementia Risk
Anxiety

Say No to Benzodiazepines to Cut Dementia Risk

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | December 12, 2014

If you, like many Americans, rely on Xanax, Valium, Ativan or Klonopin to reduce anxiety, panic, insomnia or another problem,…

What a Top Naturopath Has in His Own Medicine Cabinet

What a Top Naturopath Has in His Own Medicine Cabinet

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | September 29, 2014

For Pain, Heartburn, Flu and More Sometimes you need powerful, fast-acting medications. But prescription and over-the-counter drugs can present serious…

Natural Remedy for Diabetes: Berberine

Natural Remedy for Diabetes: Berberine

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | June 23, 2014

There is another natural treatment option for diabetes patients who currently take pharmaceutical medications. Research has found that a plant…

And You Thought Willpower Was Enough…

And You Thought Willpower Was Enough…

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | June 23, 2014

We are surrounded by temptation, whether it’s reaching for an unhealthful snack... making an impulse purchase... or lighting a cigarette.…

Undiagnosed Gluten Sensitivity Can Be at the Root of Fatigue and Many Other Health Problems

Undiagnosed Gluten Sensitivity Can Be at the Root of Fatigue and Many Other Health Problems

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | June 20, 2014

Alison, a 60-year-old grandmother, had been a successful ceramic artist for many years. But in the last year she had…

The Healing Power of… Water!
Wellness

The Healing Power of… Water!

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | June 13, 2014

Water is one of the most common healers. If you think about it, you probably already use water to heal—ice…

Beer Drinkers Beware: Psoriasis Risk Ahead
Skin Disease

Beer Drinkers Beware: Psoriasis Risk Ahead

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | June 4, 2014

Regular Beer Drinkers Have Higher Risk for Psoriasis More than seven million Americans suffer from psoriasis, a chronic skin disorder…

Natural Help for Painful Periods
Women's Health

Natural Help for Painful Periods

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | June 4, 2014

I'm frequently asked by patients—either for themselves or on behalf of family members—about natural treatments for menstrual cramps. Cramping, which…

Natural Remedies to Help You Fall Asleep…and Stay Asleep
Sleep

Natural Remedies to Help You Fall Asleep…and Stay Asleep

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | May 22, 2014

Consistently getting a good night’s sleep isn’t a luxury—it’s essential to your health. Insufficient sleep not only leaves you feeling…

Hormone Deficiency and Other Causes of Chronic Insomnia

Hormone Deficiency and Other Causes of Chronic Insomnia

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | May 22, 2014

Sometimes health problems don't seem serious enough to warrant a doctor visit. Sometimes people have other reasons for their reluctance…

Dry Brushing Is a Feel-Good Way to Detox
Wellness

Dry Brushing Is a Feel-Good Way to Detox

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | May 19, 2014

The idea of detoxifying sounds good, given our toxin-filled environment. Great news: There’s an easy, safe, at-home way to clear…

What’s Really Behind Chronic Fatigue? It Could Be Hepatitis, Hormones or Your Heart
Diseases & Conditions

What’s Really Behind Chronic Fatigue? It Could Be Hepatitis, Hormones or Your Heart

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | May 13, 2014

Judging from the great number of exhausted patients I see, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an extremely common medical problem.…

Energize Your Body with L-Carnitine
Supplements

Energize Your Body with L-Carnitine

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | May 13, 2014

Muscle fatigue. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Fatigue from chemotherapy and radiation. You name the type of fatigue that’s plaguing you and…

Clear Up Nasal Congestion Without Drugs
Wellness

Clear Up Nasal Congestion Without Drugs

Mark A. Stengler, NMD | May 13, 2014

We all know someone who always seems to have a stuffed nose (or maybe you have one). You can’t breathe…