Wellness in Winter Local doctor is creating a farm to promote health and wellness naturally
Dr. David Hamilton (preferably, “Dr. Dave”) specializes in botanical medicine, family medicine, pain management, and clinical nutrition. He uses these modalities to best individualize patient care. He treats a variety of different conditions, ranging from the acute cough or cold to pre- and post-natal care, pediatrics, Lyme disease, hypertension,diabetes, and thyroid disorders; from autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis to lupus, Crohn’s disease, and gastrointestinal disorders like food sensitivities,SIBO, and IBS; from anxiety and depression to eczema/ psoriasis, fertility assistance, male and female health concerns, and a number of other conditions. Dr. Dave and his wife Laura co-own and operate Of The Earth Wellness Natural Health, which has two locations: Charlotte, North Carolina and Roanoke, Virginia.
Dr. Dave received his doctorate of naturopathic medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona. He co-owns a small urban homestead with an emphasis on “Food as Medicine.” The farm is under conservation in Elliston, Virginia, and is home to chickens, Nigerian Dwarf dairy goats, and bountiful woodland medicinal plants. For the farm’s dedication to organic and sustainable practices, Dr. Dave was awarded the Paul C. Bragg Health Science Scholarship. The humbling and grounding nature of plants serves as a reminder that all things are connected. Herbs are a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals. Given their similarity to food, they have a long history and wellestablished tradition of use and ease of assimilation by our bodies.
health and wellness. By harnessing nature, healthy habits, and the body’s innate ability to heal itself, he is able to individualize each patient’s journey toward health. Dr. Dave believes in creating a maintainable and sustainable approach to your health goals. He is flexible and will offer his recommendations based on your health needs. Education is a huge component of medicine. The greek term docere or “doctor” means to teach. Dr. Dave takes the time to engage each of your health concerns to empower you with knowledge of yourself. Plant the seed of health and grow balance naturally!
Dr. Dave uses the energetic and medicinal properties of plants to enhance and individualize treatment to promote
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