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, formulate product for 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
I am a 36-year-old woman who had sudden hearing loss back in April when I had a sinus infection while pregnant. I was treated for fluid in my ears with Claritin and Nasonx, but my hearing loss never got better. I thought it was useless to try to get rid of the fluid while pregnant and thought it would go away after I had the baby, so I did not go back to the doctor at the time. I had lots of cracking in both ears after having the
baby in August but the hearing loss remained. I went to the ENT doctor in September and was found to no longer have fluid and to have no problems with the eustachian tube. I had an MRI which did not reveal anything. A hearing test revealed mild hearing loss on the right and moderate on the left. Also, I have had problems with Candida and have also had a problem with my ears being sensitive in the past which stopped after going on a Candida diet. It seemed to flare up whenever I had environmental allergy problems so I was wondering if it could be Candida related. Do you know if it is possible to have Candida or fungus deep in the ear that could affect conduction or the nerves and if any related hearing loss could be reversible? If you have any ideas about this strange situation, your input would be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
Melodie P.
Answer Melodie,
There are really only two kinds of hearing loss - the kinds related to problems in the ear itself and the kids that are neurological. You have diagnosed hearing loss, so something is clearly not right. Before pursuing any home treatment, I would make an appointment with a neurologist to look at other causes.
