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Ms. Paula Rochelle, N.D.

Naturopathic Physician

Dr. Paula Rochelle is a naturopathic physician practicing in Grove, OK. Dr. Rochelle specializes in proactive prevention and treatment. Dr. Rochelle 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.
Ms. Paula Rochelle, N.D.
  • Grove, OK
  • Accepting new patients

My daughter is grinding her teeth. What could be the reason behind this?

There are number of "causes" for teeth grinding however, the most common cause for younger children is a parasitic infestation. You might consider doing a mild parasite cleanse. READ MORE
There are number of "causes" for teeth grinding however, the most common cause for younger children is a parasitic infestation. You might consider doing a mild parasite cleanse. If she is exposed to animals, you might consider putting them through a cleanse as well!

How effective is turmeric to cure a ringworm infection?

Actually, tumeric is quite effective for ringworm. Mix a small amount with water and apply topically (preferably with a q-tip) to the affected area. Tumeric is a great anti-fungal READ MORE
Actually, tumeric is quite effective for ringworm. Mix a small amount with water and apply topically (preferably with a q-tip) to the affected area. Tumeric is a great anti-fungal which is what ringworm is. As far as prevention, normally 500 mg daily is effective however, you might want to check personally with your health care practitioner as there are some conditions that tumeric shouldn't be taken on a long-term basis, such as the predisposition to kidney stones.

How safe are natural and ayurvedic medicines to treat constipation?

There many natural remedies that can treat constipation. Sometimes is as simple as adding a probiotic to you regimen. Other times, it requires looking at the liver and gallbladder READ MORE
There many natural remedies that can treat constipation. Sometimes is as simple as adding a probiotic to you regimen. Other times, it requires looking at the liver and gallbladder which can cause constipation. I would suggest that you find a health professional that can assess why you are having the constipation. I would NOT recommend that you take products that contain Cascara Sagrada on a long term basis to resolve this.

Can natural remedies treat insomnia?

There are several reasons that you may have insomnia. Differentiation needs to be made between difficulty going to sleep vs. staying asleep. The issues may be lack of a neurotransmitter READ MORE
There are several reasons that you may have insomnia. Differentiation needs to be made between difficulty going to sleep vs. staying asleep. The issues may be lack of a neurotransmitter called gaba, to anxiety issues treated best with l-theanine, to low serotonin. Identifying which one of the pathways is not functioning properly is the best approach to correcting insomnia. If you are waking up after going to sleep and that is more of the issue, then it is important to look at things like liver congestion and possibly a parasitic pattern.

What are the best natural remedies for mononucleosis?

Mononucleosis is a combination of 3 viruses that tend to inhabit the thyroid gland. Homeopathy and support of the thyroid gland though nutrition normally resolve the issue. If READ MORE
Mononucleosis is a combination of 3 viruses that tend to inhabit the thyroid gland. Homeopathy and support of the thyroid gland though nutrition normally resolve the issue. If not resolved, these viruses can stay in the body for years. One of these viruses is commonly involved in autoimmunity so it is important to get resolution as quickly as possible.

My wife is suffering from adenomyosis. Will ayurvedic medicines be able to help her?

Adenomyosis is driven by elevated Lipopolysaccharides which elevates cytokines and histamine.  While I have successfully worked with this with botanical medicine, I personally READ MORE
Adenomyosis is driven by elevated Lipopolysaccharides which elevates cytokines and histamine.  While I have successfully worked with this with botanical medicine, I personally have never used Ayurvedic medicine specifically.