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Have you ever struggled with your mood or energy? Feeling consistently gloomy or depressed? Everyone talks about serotonin and dopamine, but there are so many more puzzle pieces to figuring out your mood. In this video, Dr. Brad explains some frequently overlooked aspects behind mood. Lesser known hormones, common issues he sees, as well as some tips and tricks to implement into your life. His number one tip is to keep on mooooving!
Guided Imagery with Katie: Using classical music, she gently guides you through visualization to help regulate and restore your nervous system. This practice can support shifting away from emotional triggers that create ongoing conflict, sadness, or frustration—helping you find greater clarity, calm, and resilience.
Feeling burnt out? Stressed? Just physically… off? That tension doesn’t just live in your mind — it settles into your nervous system.
If it’s been a while since you’ve truly felt relaxed, reflexology can help you find your way back. This archetypal therapy, used for generations around the world, works with the body’s natural systems to restore balance and calm.
Patient Stories
Hear Bob's journey of suffering from concussion symptoms for three years after a bad car accident. Then be told, "just go home and try to limit screen time."
One night last year, Allison suddenly couldn’t sleep. And then the next. "I couldn't sleep for weeks and weeks,” she said. “I would fall asleep, but my brain would wake me up as soon as I would go into the unconscious stage.”
After finding no help with several doctors, she came to Hope Clinic, desperate. Dr. Brad identified some possible causes, and Allison began receiving care from the entire Hope Clinic Team
After learning about Dr. Brad's expertise and treatment options at his Hope Class she says, "I finally found the health care I've been looking for!" Take a listen to this 45-second glimmer of hope!
She comments, "modern medicine cannot fix everything." Dr. Brad's recommendations reduced her symptoms. After seeing the improvements, her Neurologist said, "I think your Dr. Brad is right."
Women come in daily to Hope Clinic for support related to the thyroid, fatigue, brain fog, aches/pains, tooth problems, dry mouth).
There is hope for concussions! Hear from a dad who found relief after years of debilitating migraines, fatigue, and brain fog with CNSR, Central Nervous System Restoration. For those that have tried other therapies and treatments for chronic headaches, neck, shoulder, and concussion issues—you might find relief with CNSR.
Hear a mother share about her 2-year old who was diagnosed with 46 different food allergies and the journey to find help. And hope!
"Dr. Brad has helped me in so many ways over the past several years. When I first began treatment with Dr. Brad, I had allergies, chronic sinus infections, and always felt exhausted.
I have not had a sinus infection since treatment began nor do I take allergy medicine anymore. The exhaustion is gone and I am so active now that Dr. Brad continues to treat my interesting injuries that occur from all the new activities I am enjoying..."
Amy and Guy are long time Hope Clinic patients who are kind enough to share their story of how Dr. Brad and the other specialists at Hope Clinic have affected the health and well-being of their whole family.
When she first began experiencing extreme menopausal symtoms, Becky sought help from the medical community. Doctors told her that the 30 to 40 hot flashes she was having each day were quite "normal" and they encouraged her to take some drugs to quiet the symtoms. But Becky wasn't satisfied.
After living in years of chronic, unrelenting back pain, Sheila decided something had to change. So after a suggestion from a co-worker, she started looking for natural, alternative health options.
Concussions can be scary situations and we want you to know what to do in case you or someone you know might suffer from a concussion.
In this short video you'll hear a patient story of a woman who came to Hope Clinic because her and her husband were hoping to start a family. This woman had suffered from multiple miscarriages.
This seven-year-old with severe asthma was on multiple medications. His symptoms persisted year around and only seemed to be getting worse. He came to see if Dr. Brad could help him.
Searching for answers
A 52-year-old woman visited Hope Clinic with heavy sweats/hot flashes/fevers and chills during both day time and night time. She complained of being completely fatigued and felt absolutely no energy. She had been hurting all over (neck, back, shoulders, spine, hips) for years. Her ears hurt at night and she was having difficulty with constipation. She had been getting headaches for two years. She had also been very dizzy for last two months and had a long history of Meniere’s disease herself and for generations in her family. The patient also had a long history of anxiety. She was diagnosed with Lymes’ infection two months before and had been peri-menopausal for three years (cycling every 3 months).
We used our team approach at Hope Clinic for diagnosis and treatment. The patient was diagnosed with...
Amy and her husband first started bringing their young son to see Dr. Brad at Hope Clinic years ago. Their son, at the time, had just been diagnosed with ADHD and they were looking for alternative natural health options for him.
ARTICLES
Is your shoulder stiff? Limited in range of motion? Does it flare up now and then? You may benefit from some shoulder rotation exercises. Watch Dr. Brad’s video for some key techniques that make all the difference.
A ginger bath is the first and very best thing you can do for your kids when they get sick. Whether your child’s symptoms are nasal or lung congestion, the flu bug or a bad cough, a ginger bath is one of the best natural remedies that can help stimulate the immune system to give the body that extra boost it needs. And it’s great for adults, too. Plus, learn how to make ginger tea and get tips about how it is helpful.
Fall is a tricky time.
It’s a season of transition — both in nature and within us. The body begins to clear the lungs and large intestine, and we start to notice changes inside and out. As we shift into fall, the air dries, the light changes, and our energy follows. We may feel more reflective or emotional, or notice that our physical systems feel a bit “off.” Read more for supportive tips.
One of the most common concerns we see at Hope Clinic is period problems—especially cramps and heavy bleeding (menorrhagia). In typical medical care, the go-to is often birth control. While that can manage symptoms, it doesn’t always address what’s actually causing the problem. Dr. Brad also notes that birth control can increase the risk of strokes and cancers, and it’s not a true fix for what’s going on underneath.
If you’ve been around Hope Clinic, then you know drinking lots and lots of every water is essential for your body’s health. You probably also know about these essential remedies for winter colds. But have you ever heard Dr. Brad share his best advice for how to stay young? Listen up!
At Hope Clinic, our team of practitioners chooses to approach things differently. We want to specifically help the people for whom traditional protocols aren’t working. By using techniques across multiple natural health disciples, we work to find the right fit for each person.
Around here at Hope Clinic we talk a lot about organ systems, and their different seasons. Since these references aren't exactly coming up at a typical medical doctor appointment—or around the water cooler—let's take a few moments to explain things a bit.
At Hope Clinic we focus on your main health struggle, versus overall wellness care. For some people vitamins, nutrients, diet and exercise are enough to support feeling well. But If you're feeling stuck despite those efforts, you may need targeted support for your main area of weakness.
Although it can feel challenging, keep your appointment and see Dr. Brad. He will not only provide support for your current symptoms but also use this opportunity to gain a better understanding of your overall health.
Excessive fluoride is a concern, and in part 2, Dr. Brad discusses this issue in detail. For practical tips on how to keep fluoride in check, see part 1.
Parents often ask if their children should receive fluoride treatments. While some fluoride is beneficial, Dr. Brad has a rule of thumb to ensure a safe level.
Dr. Brad shares tips for promoting skin healing quickly and naturally with first aid at home.
When we hit 40 years old, certain things in our bodies do begin shifting. For instance, it’s around 40 when a person’s energy and activity levels start to drop.
What about this cough?
What information helps your doctor help you best? Your symptoms.
Dr. Brad reflects on a difficult time when he needed help—hear about where he found it.
You don’t have to believe to receive the help your body needs necessarily.
Hear Bob's journey of suffering from concussion symptoms for three years after a bad car accident. Then be told, "just go home and try to limit screen time."
Overdue it in the sun?
To help reduce the chance of peeling and promote healing:
- The sooner you can get calendula gel on the affected skin the better. - If it's been a day…
Learn more at Sue's next Homeopathy class— held the second Thursday of every month at 5:30 pm; attend and receive $60 off your initial evaluation!
If you know Dr. Brad, you know he values the health benefits of exercise. Patients have asked for his recommendation of an exercise routine they could do at home.
Check it out! With simply a bungee cord, light dumbbells, and a stable chair, you can also exercise the main muscle groups and get in some cardio as well.
Our team meets together with Dr. Brad to ask the questions that come up and try to piece together helpful content (and hope!) for you all.
For this round, we asked Dr. Brad, "how do you help people with kidney stones?" And boy, Dr. Brad sure has answers. We thought, let's just roll this off-the-cuff, very informative video.
From Dr. Brad! Food poisoning tips you can do right from home. Take a listen to learn how pumpkin and rice, broth, hydration, and probiotics can help. The focus here is how to support the body to get out what it needs to get out; while staying hydrated.
Feeling chilly? Ginger is a warming herb. A warm digestive system means fewer digestive issues, less upset stomach, less nausea, less bloating, and more overall support to the immune system.
Listen to Dr. Brad break it down, or if you prefer a read; here you go! Antibiotics can be useful for bacterial infections -not so much for viral infections. That one we can all wrap our heads around.
Sometimes we take an antibiotic even though we are not quite sure what kind of infection we have going on; and we do find relief. Does that mean "it worked?"
For anyone Dr Brad has recommended the curling dead lift exercise to— here you go! Start light and see how you feel.
We've been hearing our patients' concerns and questions regarding the body's ability to fight off illnesses and viruses. Dr. Brad put together a class overview to help provide answers and specific direction to support all of the immune system lines of defense.
If you give a kid a cookie, it's at least better than a mountain dew!
As we continue to keep your immune system going strong, let's talk about sugar(s). Inflammation is a key to overall health and the immune system's virus killing powers - the less inflammation the body is having to deal with the more effective our immune system can run.
The little decisions we make on any given day can make a big difference on how well our immune system will work. You can help yourself! Find out how here.
KID ZONE
Sometimes the headache is in the front of your head, sometimes behind your eyes, sometimes on the top of your head. No matter where the headache is, it can really be painful. When you get headaches kids, here are some good things Dr. Brad says you can do to help yourself.
Leg aches and growing pains tell us your activity levels suddenly got higher than your body’s ability to repair itself. This is usually due to your nutritional status. When you begin to notice this pain, be sure to listen!
Getting sick is no fun, no fun at all. With such a rough flu season this year, we kids need to stick together! We cornered Dr. Brad yesterday and begged him to give us some free advice for staying healthy this winter. As always, he was happy to help!
Are you a kid who happens to get regular nose bleeds? If so, this post is just for you.
We kicked off something new on our Kid’s Zone blog called Read This Book. Here’s what’s happening: we’ve asked a long-time friend of Hope Clinic, Sally Kimmes to highlight a few extraordinary, fun and imaginative children’s books each month for our Hope Clinic kids.
Bees, wasps, yellow jackets and hornets, oh my! These little stinging critters play important roles in nature. But sometimes these little insects get spooked and feel like they need to protect themselves. Then suddenly, ouch! You got stung. That’s no fun at all! Dr. Brad wants your body to start feeling better right away.
After a long, fun day outdoors, it’s finally time to come inside. You take a quick look in the mirror, and uh-oh! You’re sunburned. Like really sunburned. Learn some healthy tips for what to do next time you get sunburned.
It’s SUMMER. And that means it’s time to get out there and play! Kids, here are a couple of things Dr. Brad wants you to remember as you head outdoors this summer.
So here’s a little something every kid should know about their snot...
Grab a cozy blanket and a warm mug of hot coco and snuggle up to start reading some of your favorite holiday stories! In case you are looking to add a new winter tale to your collection, our librarian friend, Sally Kimes picked out a few of her favorite reads for this time of year.
At night, when you are fast asleep and cozy in your bed, your brain is still hard at work sorting through all the things you experienced that day. It’s important for Dr. Brad to ask this because dreams can tell us quite a bit about how your young body is doing.
Dr. Brad has asked Sally Kimmes, a local librarian, to recommend a few of her favorite reads to us every so often. Sally is a passionate advocate for great children's literature that ignites the imagination.
Kids exercise and grow strength by playing tag, crossing the monkey bars, riding bikes, swimming at the beach or a whole host of other fun activities. That’s why making a smart shoe choice for your teens and kids is an easy way to help your kids grow as strong and healthy as possible.
Ever wondered about why mosquitoes go after some people more fiercely? Well, here's one reason that might be true.
While your kids are playing outside this summer, whether in sports or just in the backyard, be sure to encourage them to drink enough water and stay hydrated.
“Brooke! Brooke! I’ve got big bumps on my skin!” “Oh! Yep, you have acne.”
“Acne?”
“Yeah, acne. Otherwise known as pimples.”
“Pimples?! Aaaaaaaaaaaaah!”
Jack: The leaves are changing colors and falling off the trees! It must be fall!
Brooke: Dr. Brad says that fall is also a time our body gets ready for winter. In Chinese medicine this is the time of year our lungs and large intestine want to clean out before it gets cold. So, breathing deeply and cleaning out our large intestine every day is very important. That’s what he said anyway.
Jack: Did he mean going to the bathroom?
Brooke: Yeah....you get the drift.
FILM SHORTS
Excessive fluoride is a concern, and in part 2, Dr. Brad discusses this issue in detail. For practical tips on how to keep fluoride in check, see part 1.
Why does Dr. Brad like olives? Find out here!
If you live anywhere near Hope Clinic, you're aware it's been the coldest April in years. With lots of clouds and wind. Sitting down with Dr. Brad, we sought out his thoughts (and sympathy) regarding this chilly spring and how that impacts how we're feeling. Both mentally and physically.
Our team meets together with Dr. Brad to ask the questions that come up and try to piece together helpful content (and hope!) for you all.
For this round, we asked Dr. Brad, "how do you help people with kidney stones?" And boy, Dr. Brad sure has answers. We thought, let's just roll this off-the-cuff, very informative video.
According to Traditional Chinese medicine, spring is liver and gallbladder season. This means our bodies crave certain foods. So what should we all be eating during the spring months? Find out in this video!
Resistance exercise is necessary for a variety of reasons, like building and retaining muscle as well as being especially helpful in losing weight to achieve a lean, healthy body. When done properly, weight resistance can also help build stronger bones and healthy joints.
When you feel a bit tight on time, here's a Dr. Brad-recommended, full-body workout that will take you just 10 minutes! Do it at home in your living room or maybe even your kitchen.
Don't let the winter bug get you down this winter. Watch this short video to learn more about how to keep your family healthy this winter.
Is your shoulder a little sore or stiff these days? It might be time for some safe and practical shoulder therapy exercises from Dr. Brad.
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After experiencing extreme fatigue, anxiety, and a feeling that his life was spiraling out of control at age 44, Chris knew something wasn't right. With the help of Dr. Brad, Chris didn't just get his life back—he gained a better quality of life.