Sacramento Naturopathic Medical Center

Dr. Dennis Godby, BS, MA, ND - A California licensed primary care provider. I can do what I love – helping people to not only optimize their health and energy, but to also improve the overall quality of their life. Education and Training: Doctor of Naturopathy, Sutter Medical Foundation; Board of Directors, Institute for Natural Medicine.

Why Health Equity Matters-and What You Can Do About It

Health equity is not a political slogan-it is a moral principle. It means that every person, regardless of their zip code, income, race, or background, has a fair and just opportunity to achieve optimal health.

Why More Patients Are Choosing Bioidentical Hormones

Fatigue. Brain fog. Weight gain. Poor sleep. Mood swings. Low libido. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Many men and women in Roseville and throughout the region are told these symptoms are simply part of aging.

Feel Better Fast: How a Spring Detox Can Boost Energy and Health

Sacramento, Calif.- If the new season inspires you to spring-clean your home, you may also want to consider a “spring cleaning” for your body.

Hidden Food Allergies: The Inflammation You May Not See

Sacramento, Calif.- Naturopathic physicians often describe themselves as “medical detectives.” Rather than simply suppressing symptoms, we look for underlying causes of chronic illness. One often-overlooked contributor?

Celiac Disease and Gluten Intolerance: The Hidden Symptoms Doctors Often Overlook

The good news about celiac disease (CD) and gluten intolerance (GI) is that this condition is 100% manageable—if one is willing to avoid all gluten permanently, 100% of the time.

Walking for Health Equity: One Step at a Time, One Community at a Time

Across the United States, where you live can determine how long you live. Access to quality healthcare, safe housing, nutritious food, clean air, and supportive communities varies dramatically from place to place.

Achieving Optimal Health: Four Essential Laboratory Tests

Sacramento, Calif.- If you want to make a dramatic improvement in your health this year, Dr. Chris Meletis, ND, recommends four simple laboratory tests before embarking on your wellness journey. As Dr. Meletis tells his patients: "Test, don't guess."

Rethinking Weight Loss: Health, Not Perfection

Sacramento, Calif. - As health care providers, we fully recognize that excess weight leads to higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and other serious health conditions. But we are equally aware of the tragic consequences of a nation

Low Energy? The Answer Might Be in Your Liver

Sacramento, Calif. - If your health and vitality seem to be going downhill, consider your liver. Our bodies must be able to detoxify, or neutralize, toxins in the environment (chemicals, plastics, heavy metals, etc.), as well as those produced within our own bodies.

Are You Vitamin D Deficient? Signs, Risks, and Optimal Levels

Sacramento, Calif.- If living a long and healthy life is a priority, it is imperative to understand that simply having a low level of vitamin D is associated with a 26 percent increased rate of death from all causes, according to a study published in Archives of Internal Medicine.

Celiac Disease: A Silent Epidemic That Could Be Affecting Your Health

Sacramento, Calif.- I have to admit, despite my thorough naturopathic medical education, I didn't take celiac disease (CD) seriously enough-until recently.

How to Stay Healthy and Stress-Free This Holiday Season

Sacramento, Calif.- It’s important to keep our health on that list. If we don’t make health a priority and end up feeling lethargic or stuck in bed, nothing on the list will get done. We can also avoid becoming a "Scrooge" of the season by taking care of ourselves and feeling our best.