AboutJacqueline Jacques, ND Expertise I can answer any question related to conditions treated by naturopathic medicine and how they might be approached. These would include (but are not limited to) allergies, arthritis, depression/anxiety, autoimmune diseases, irritable bowel, PMS, menopause, hormone dysfunction, chemical sensitivity, headache, and chronic pain. I am also happy to discuss naturopathic therpaies including herbal/botanical medicine, medical nutrition, diet therapy, detoxification, manipulation, hydrotherapy, and natural hormone replacement. I would also welcome questions on naturopathic philosophy, licensure, scope of practice and education
Experience I am a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) with ten years of experience. The focus of my work has been in women's health, obesity and pain, but I have treated all conditions. I currently see private patients, consult in the natural products industry, own part of a medical nutrition company, write for several publications, and speak across North America. I additionaly serve on the medical advisory board of several companies and non-profit organizations.
Organizations California Naturopathic Doctors Association (member and past board member)
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (member)
National Nutritional Foods Association (member)
Obesity Actional Coalition (Medical Advisory Board)
Samueli Canter for Integrative Medicine at University of California, Irvine (Board Member)
Publications Nutrition and the MD, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, Bariatric Times, Today's Dietitian, Integrative Health Retailer
Education/Credentials Lewis and Clark College
National College of Naturopathic Medicine
Awards and Honors Health Professional of the Year (2004) - Bariatric Support Centers International
Question dear ma'am :
I have a sever case of Candida , I have used different vaginal gels like clotrimazole , triamcinolone N.N , betamethasone ... but seems nothing works permanently , it's really irritating , the monthly cycle of the bad smell & the cheese like leaky gut! what should I do ? dieting is so hard because I have sugar problems .
Answer Dear Arezoo,
If you you have done several rounds of over-the-counter treatments for candida, there is a strong likelihood that what you have is not a yeast infection. If you have not already done so, you should have a vaginal culture performed by your gynecologist to see if there is another organism causing the problem.
Another possible problem would be that you are being repeatedly reinfected. This can happen if your sexual partner has candida. This is very often not symptomatic in men, so it can be hard to know. If you cannot both get to a doctor, you might try BOTH doing an over the counter treatment together, then obtaining from sex for a solid week after completing treatment. In the interim, it's a good idea to supplement a good probiotic - either in pills or in a good yogurt for a month or so.
But first advice - go get a culture so you know what you really have.
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
