Dr. Kat Peterson, ND
Naturopathic Physician
4240 Kipling Wheat Ridge CO, 80033About
Dr. Katherine Peterson is a naturopathic physician practicing in Wheat Ridge, CO. Dr. Peterson specializes in proactive prevention and treatment. Dr. Peterson combines holistic healing methods with traditional solutions to medical illness. Providing both individual and family care, the most common ailments treated are allergies, chronic pain, digestive issues, obesity, heart disease, fertility, menopause, cancer and chronic fatigue syndrome. Naturopathic Physicians place a strong emphasis on natural remedies that add to the broad spectrum of remedies available.
Education and Training
National University of Natural Medicine Naturopathic degree 2009
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What can I do to naturally build immunity for my 5 year old?
Excellent Proactive question! What I love to do with my little patients is to use both food and supplements that are guaranteed to not react with anything else they may be doing and or taking. Foods that boost the immune are: Citrus (high in vitamin C), Arceola Cherries (high in vitamin C), and Carrots, Cantaloupe, Sweet Potatoes (all have vitamin A). Make sure not to over cook and remove the amazing nutrients found in these foods. My favorite immune boosting supplement is Elderberry. It can easily be found as a yummy tasting syrup for kiddos to take during the flu/cold season. Hope that helps! READ MORE
Can diet influence our sleep?
Yes, how we eat dramatically impacts how we sleep, via two very different pathways. The first is the insulin/blood sugar pathway: If we eat lots of carbohydrates prior to going to bed, we are much more likely to wake up in 3-4 hours unable to sleep soundly because our "Brain" and body will be hungry for more energy. Therefore, eating more fat (healthy fats of course) and proteins at our last meal help us to potentially stay asleep longer. The second pathway that foods impact our sleep is with foods that are prone to causing inflammation in the body. These foods can trigger a stress response and increase our cortisol levels. Cortisol is the hormone that controls our sleep wake cycle; if this elevates, then we wake up, typically between 2-4AM, and find it difficult to fall back asleep. READ MORE
Is Propidren safe and effective for hair loss? How does it work?
Propidren blocks DHT (dihydrotestosterone) which is the most common hormone causing hair loss in both women and men. Timing is completely dependent on the amount of that hormone as well as your own body's clearance ability. Although it is not dangerous to lower a females DHT levels I always think that any time you are taking anything to lower hormones you should make sure (for both financial and impactful reasons) that you are targeting the RIGHT hormone. Plus if you are a nursing mom I would NOT recommend adding anything that might impact hormones without speaking to either your OB/GYN or Pediatrician. I would also highly encourage you to get tested. Ask that a doctor run a complete hormone panel (Estradiol, progesterone, DHEA, Testosterone, DHT, Cortisol, TSH, T4 and T3). READ MORE
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- Professor Nutrition Therapy Institute (NTI) of Anatomy & Physiology and Biochemistry -
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Get to know Naturopathic Physician Dr. Kat Peterson, who serves patients in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Dr. Peterson is a licensed naturopathic physician and Founder of All Around Health in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. She is focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction, and will do everything she can to meet patients’ expectations.
In regards to her educational background, she is a 2009 graduate of the National University of Natural Medicine located in Portland, Oregon, and completed a year internship in women’s health and pediatrics in Montpelier, Vermont. She is excited to increase the awareness and understanding of naturopathic medicine in her home state of Colorado.
Passionate about the foundation of nutrition, Dr. Peterson helps individuals understand the importance of how they relate to their food and eating healthy and balanced. She does group cooking classes and group shopping adventures incorporating food label reading and shopping healthy.
An avid fitness enthusiast, she loves to help individuals with their goals in weight-loss, weight gain, and muscle building. She has several different nutritional plan options guaranteed to work with anyone’s budget and lifestyle.
A devout yoga practitioner, Dr. Peterson loves to share her passion for yoga with anyone that would like to incorporate that on their healing journey, which is especially beneficial to individuals wanting weight loss or those working on anxiety or addiction concerns.
As for her academic appointment, she is a Professor at the Nutrition Therapy Institute (NTI) of Anatomy & Physiology and Biochemistry. She is also an accomplished speaker and available to speak on several different subjects at both corporate events, wellness fairs and schools.
The practice of naturopathic medicine includes modern and traditional, scientific, and empirical methods. Naturopathic medicine is a distinct primary health care profession, emphasizing prevention, treatment, and optimal health through the use of therapeutic methods and substances that encourage individuals’ inherent self-healing process. Naturopathic physicians manage and seek to prevent acute and chronic illnesses to restore and establish optimal health.
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