Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D.
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Dr. Carolyn Dean is a recognized authority in both conventional and alternative medicine. She has trained extensively in both traditional medicine and naturopathic medicine. Dr. Dean graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in Nova Scotia in 1978. Dr. Dean is also a graduate of the Ontario Naturopathic College and is a long-standing board member of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto.
Dr. Dean began practicing integrative medicine in 1979 using both conventional and alternative medicine in her practice. In her telephone wellness practice she consults on all types of health concerns and is able to explain the value of both conventional and alternative medicine to her clients. Dr. Dean is acutely aware of drug side effects and drug and nutrient interactions. She is able to provide her clients with valuable ways to counter these side effects.
In her practice Dr. Dean advises a variety of medical and alternative treatments for all types of health problems that include nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, oral vitamins and minerals, acupuncture, acupressure, bodywork, light therapy, and prescription drugs when indicated.
Dr. Dean has authored over 10 books to share her extensive knowledge in both traditional and alternative medicine. These titles include: The Yeast Connection and Women’s Health, The Miracle of Magnesium, IBS for Dummies, Hormone Balance: A Woman’s Guide to Restoring Health and Vitality, Homeopathic Remedies for Children's Common Ailments, Everything Alzheimer's, Death by Modern Medicine, and The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.
Yeast overgrowth has only been recognized since the early 1980’s when Dr. Orian Truss wrote The Missing Diagnosis and Dr. William Crook wrote The Yeast Connection based on clinical observations in their practices. In her naturopathic training, Dr. Dean learned about the tendency for normal yeast in the body to grow out of control under the influence of antibiotics, birth control pills, cortisone, and a high sugar diet. In the early years of her practice she was able to recognize and treat this condition and became a widely sought after yeast expert. Dr. Dean is the medical advisor to yeastconnection.com.
As the well-known author of The Miracle of Magnesium, Dr. Dean is an expert in recognizing and treating the dozens of conditions caused by magnesium deficiency. People from all over the world seek her advice on establishing the correct magnesium balance for their various health conditions.
