Dr. Michael Smith, ND

04/11/2026

In addition to naturopathic medicine, I sure love space, rockets, stars, planets, and everything we have been enjoying watching this past week or so with Artemis II. So glad it was a successful mission. Couldn't help but share this fun thought that I had.

03/28/2026

Crazy to think that it's been 6 years since the pandemic started. After helping many patients with both acute and chronic COVID infections, here are some things that I've learned that are still relevant to all of us today:

COVID-19 changed our world. This is what I learned from it.Friday, March 13, 2020 was my last "normal" day of life as we knew it before the COVID pandemic ch...

03/05/2026

Hot off the Press: what you need to know about Daylight Savings Time Change and how to not let it completely throw you out of whack. It is a great conversation with my friend and sleep researcher/guide Dagny Deutchman. Listen through to the end for helpful tips for staying healthy this weekend!

Like it or not, it's that time of year again when we change our clocks for Daylight Saving Time. We can't avoid it, but there are many things that we can do ...

02/27/2026

Lately, I have been talking to a lot of patients about fiber - how we need more of it than we are getting and ​why fiber is helpful for cholesterol, blood sugar, and overall gut health. I made a video that dives into way more details about fiber than I could ever fit into a patient visit. Let me know what you think!

One of the number one things I recommend to patients dealing with chronic health conditions like high cholesterol or high blood sugar is simply to eat more f...

02/19/2026

This video (recorded a while back) covers some of my favorite things: my family, good movies, twisty balloons, and naturopathic medicine. Excited to finally share it with you and help you think about an aspect of your doctor's visits that you probably haven't thought about very much.

My family loves the movie, The Emperor's New Groove, so much so that my daughter wanted to have a birthday party completely focused on that movie.You may rec...

02/13/2026

I don't usually post about government policy/advocacy topics on my YouTube channel or on Facebook, but this issue is very important to me. Current proposed regulatory changes in the government threaten to undermine the future of naturopathic medicine, along with nursing and many other allied health professions. Please take 2-5 minutes and share your voice to counter this issue. Thank you!

Help protect the future of naturopathic medicine in the United States!Submit your comment about naturopathic medicine here before March 2nd: https://naturopa...

02/07/2026

I love the Olympics! Athletes from around the world are amazing and inspiring to watch. In order for them to be at the top of their sport, they follow a pattern of very simple things - the same things that we can do to help us progress on our health journeys. I dive into these in my newest YouTube video. Let me know what you think!

Olympic athletes are so inspiring! They do amazing things and provide both a example and inspiration on how to conquer life's challenges, including those abo...

12/23/2025

I haven't met too many centenarians in my life, but this one stands out among them all. Today, December 23rd, I honor the birthday of my wife's Grandpa Lowell Hicks with 10 things that I learned from him while living with him for about a year after my wife and I got married. These 10 things are principles that can help us all live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilled life, regardless of whether we hit 100 years old or not. Happy Birthday, Grandpa Hicks!

Living to 100 years old is possible! In this video, Dr. Michael Smith shares 10 secrets to living past 100 years old. These come from the amazing life of Low...

12/23/2025

A different type of topic for today's video. Thinking about how we all want answers when it comes to our health. Sometimes the answers are straight forward, but sometimes, they take time. In this daily video, I share some thoughts about 4 things we need in order to achieve those "lightbulb moments," those, "ah ha!" moments. Let me know what you think.

One of the biggest challenges a patient can have is not getting enough answers to their important health questions. It can be frustrating, and lead individua...