Thank you to all of my friends, patients and colleagues who wrote in to legislators in support of Naturopathic Medicine.  The budget passed and the Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine is still standing.  For the time being, we are in the clear.

During this process a lot people were contacted in Sacramento and educated about Naturopathic Medicine and a close relationship was developed between the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA) and the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA).  The proposed restructuring effort of the DCA still stands and the threat of eliminating the bureau has not disappeared.  If expected revenues don’t come in we could see it as soon as April.

The DCA now has a much better understanding of Naturopathic Medicine and the need for Naturopathic Doctors to be licensed.  If the proposals do come around again, the CNDA will be part of the conversation and won’t end up in such a difficult situation again.

Thank you, again, for your support.

Sincerely,
Dr. Jaspreet Mundeir

Guide to Safe Cosmetics

Key Ingredients to Avoid

While researching for one of my patients I came across a very useful handout that details harmful cosmetic ingredients to avoid.  We often take labels at face value – if it says natural on the label we assume it is!  I’ve often been shocked to see the ingredients in products that claim to be natural.  It just shows how important it is to read labels and be a conscious consumer.

Download the PDF from EWG’s website and put it in your wallet so that next time you are shopping for cosmetics, skin care or body care products you know which ingredients to stay away from.