Naturopathy

Burlington Vermont Nutritional Counseling for Gut Health

There are about 40 trillion bacteria in your  body, most of which are found in your gut- they are known as your gut microbiome, and they're incredibly important for overall health. Improving your microbiome and bacteria quality can transform your life and reduce many different symptoms you may be having. And as many people know who struggle with poor GI health, ica be life altering.  This is why at the Stram Center, we utilize tastings that help us get to the root cause of a health condition, and we start with the status of your microbiome in our nutritional counseling (read more about our nutritional counseling services here)... The following three powerful components are the first step to beginning your gut health journey.

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Stram Center Naturopathic Medicine comes to Burlington Vermont

Naturopathic medicine is a distinct system of primary health care, distinguished by the healing principles upon which its practice is based. Unlike most naturopathic practices, the Stram Center is a unique collaboration of naturopathic doctors and medical doctors working together, investigating root cause so that we can provide the best most accurate treatment for our patients. Our team approach is so valuable and we are excited to bring this care to the Burlington community, helping to nurture longer, healthier happier lives to our community. Read more about Dr. Kathryn Boulter, Dr. Jacquelyn  Burrell, Dr. Korey DiRoma, and our founder, Dr. Ronald Stram.

"More brains are better than one," as Dr. Stram  likes to state, when describing the style in which we approach complex patients. Read more about Naturopathic Medicine here.

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Burlington Vermont Stram Center Story

We are so excited to bring our own unique brand of integrative and naturopathic medicine to Burlington. Vermont is a unique place which is what we love about it! We appreciate Vermont for its commitment to local resources and the creativity of its residents. We look forward to partnering with the community and other local health care providers to bring the best health care possible to our patients. We have a passion for combining the best of western and naturopathic medicine, we practice a truly integrative model.

We offer free 15 minute consultations with Drs. Boulter and Burrell; Call to schedule!  802.891-3459

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Living with Chronic Pain

As the weather is getting warmer and we are emerging from our winter hibernations through spring blossoms and soon into early summer, we will see a rise in tick borne infectious disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection we get from infected ticks. Symptoms of the initial infection may or may not include a bullseye rash but can also include fever, headache, chills, fatigue, muscle and joint aches, and swollen lymph nodes. If the infection isn’t treated promptly, symptoms can progress into neurological tissue and cause systemic and local inflammation that manifests as arthritis, severe joint and nerve pain, dizziness and cognitive issues, and memory problems.

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Sugar—Is There a Connection?

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million people in the US are living with Alzheimer’s Disease. This number is expected to reach 13 million by 2050. 33% of seniors die from Alzheimer’s or dementia which is more than deaths from breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. There is no exact known cause for Alzheimer’s, but genetics do increase risk as well as other environmental and lifestyle factors.

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What to Know About Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapies

The most common medication use to treat hypothyroidism is levothyroxine, which is a synthetic thyroxine (T4) that was developed in 1927. This medication must be converted to active T3 for it to alleviate the symptoms of hypothyroidism. There are many factors that can negatively influence the conversion of T4 to T3 including stress, trauma, infections, liver or kidney dysfunction, toxins, and certain medications. Minerals such as zinc and selenium are cofactors in the conversion of T4 to active T3. If these minerals are deficient, then inadequate conversion of T4 to T3 would lead to lower T3 levels. 

Often considered a more natural option for thyroid hormone replacement is...

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Move More, Age Less

Our bodies need movement to function optimally. Movement stimulates the lymphatic system, helps blood circulation, increases energy, decreases anxiety, improves sleep, and keeps muscles and joints working properly.  Technological advances have made our lives easier, but the downside is a tendency to adopt a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting at a computer all day, binge watching television (we don’t even have to get up to turn the channel) and driving instead of walking are just a few examples...

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Aging & Organ Health: Goji Berry’s Role

When we think of anti-aging herbs we look beyond herbs that simply address the skin and consider those herbs that address a dysfunction in the body. Aging is not just the breakdown of skin but also the breakdown of organ functioning and their communication with the other organ systems in the body. One of the herbs that comes to mind is gou qi zi (pronounced ‘go- chee-tze’). Gou qi zi, a.k.a. goji berry, has been used classically to address aging related issues such as visual decline. You will find this herb as a common addition to formulas that address ‘kidney and liver deficiency.’ For the goji berry, youth preservation ties into healthy organ function, immune function, cellular nourishment and the mitigation of cellular damage.

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Finding The Right Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy…For You

Finding the right thyroid hormone replacement requires a thorough investigation of clinical symptoms.

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