Dorothea Cist, Naturopath
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Dorothea Cist

Naturopath

187 Avenida La Plata San Clemente CA, 92673
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Dr. Dorothea Cist is a naturopathic physician practicing in San Clemente, CA.  She practices medicine based on the premise that the body is designed to heal itself.  In each patient, there is a puzzle to be solved.  Where are the underlying causes of the disease?  Do they spring from heredity?  From diet or environment?  From an underlying emotional trauma? From nutritional sensitivities?  From environmental toxicty?  From a weakness in a specific system - gastroenterological, neurological, pulmonary, immune?  

It's an unending joy to solve these puzzles and to watch, in their solution, the blossoming of health in her patients.

Dr. Cist graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelors in Science and Engineering.  She graduated from Bastyr University, in Seattle, with a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine.  She completed a two-year Residency at the Brain Therapeutics Medical Center.  

She has practiced for over 18 years, greatly improving the health of her patients - with ages ranging from 1 month to 99 years, and diagnoses ranging from Respiratory Syncycial Virus to Parkinsons Disease.

Letters of Recommendation from specific patients are on file.

Education and Training

Bastyr University ND 2004

Princeton University BSE 1980

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish
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Dorothea Cist's Expert Contributions
  • What is a natural way to manage anxiety?

    There are many wonderful ways to "manage' and heal anxiety in naturopathic medicine. But, holistic medicine properly practiced is not like corporate medicine. There is not "a pill for every ill." In treating anxiety, a good holistic doctor will take a very thorough history and physical and follow many possible threads - do you have some physical abnormality, like an adrenal tumor; do you have a childhood history of trauma and abuse; do you have unhealthy patterns of daily living which are causing this anxiety; are you in toxic relationships? Once the cause or causes are determined, there are lovely and effective treatments depending on the underlying situations. Could be homeopathy, could be Emotional Freedom Technique, or could be addressing underlying adrenal exhaustion with diet and botanical medicines. That's the joy of practicing holistic medicine. It's not a case of paint-by-numbers medicine you tell me the diagnosis and I"ll tell you the drug. This medicine addresses, and usually solves, the underlying puzzle of trauma and disease in each patient. READ MORE

  • Can I solve my stomach issues through natural remedies?

    The odds are wonderful - and much better than with conventional medicine - that Naturopathic medicine can solve your stomach issues. While there are always exceptions, like a neuroendocrine tumor or some kind of structural abnormality, these are very rare. Much more likely there are toxicities, food sensitivities, nutrient deficiencies or emotional tensions that are at the root of your stomach issues. With these latter issues, Naturopathic medicine is magnificent at healing them. I suggest you find a good licensed naturopathic physician near you. READ MORE

  • Are homeopathic remedies effective?

    Yes. They are magnificent for treating UTIs. READ MORE

  • Are there any natural ways to strengthen my liver?

    Yes! READ MORE

  • Is a water fast safe or healthy?

    Very much depends on your health history and how you do the fast. READ MORE

  • Are there natural ways to fight off fatigue?

    Yes!! This medicine is wonderful for healing fibromyalgia. READ MORE

  • Are there any homeopathic medicines to prevent mono?

    There are many wonderful ways to boost your immune system which will protect you against Epstein Barr virus - among many other diseases. READ MORE

  • Do homeopathic therapies treat insomnia?

    Usually, insomnia results from exhausted adrenal glands. In my experience, herbal remedies are wonderfully effective for healing insomnia. Theoretically, homeopathy can achieve this, too. But, for this, herbs are better. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

HomeopathyClinical NutritionBotanical MedicineHyperbaric OxygenOzone TherapyIntravenous NutrientsPlatelet Rich Plasma

Professional Memberships

  • California Association of Naturopathic Doctors  
  • American College for the Advancement of Medicine  
  • The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians  

Dorothea Cist's Practice location

Personalized Regenerative Medicine

187 Avenida La Plata -
San Clemente, CA 92673
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