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 QUESTION: Hi Dr. Jacques,
I'm 54, almost menopausal, plagued with acne on my face and underside of my breasts, for the 1st time since adolescence. After reading of your positive experience with this, I bought Gaia Herbs whole plant standardization process saw palmetto extract in 60-70% grain alcohol & spring water. How much and how often would you recommend taking it? (I'm in a small town with no doctors familiar with this use.)
THANK YOU!
Nancy
ANSWER: Hi Nancy,
For that product, take two capsules per day.
Also consider taking Calcium-D-Glucarate - 400 to 800mg/day - and Pycnogenol at 50 to 100mg per day.
Hope this helps!
In Health,
Dr. Jacques
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QUESTION: Thanks, but it's a liquid extract in 60-70% grain alcohol in spring water. Its suggested dosage is 40 drops 3x per day--is that adequate for this purpose?
Also, I am taking 1000mg/day of Calcium Citrate. do you recommend taking the Calcium-D-Glucarate in addition to that?
Thanks again.
Answer Go ahead and use that product up with those directions - then get the capsules.
Calcium-D-Glucarate is not a source of calcium (at least not much). It is a source of D-Glucaric acid, which is outstanding for detoxifying hormones. Keep taking the calcium citrate, and add this.
