Known to many as "America's Natural Physician," Dr. Mark Stengler is acclaimed for combining the best of alternative and conventional medicine at his clinic in Encinitas, California.Mark Stengler, NMD, is a licensed naturopathic medical doctor, author, and lecturer with expertise in nutrition, herbal therapy, vitamin therapy, homeopathy, natural hormone replacement and integrated medicine. Dr. Stengler is board certified in Integrative Medicine and certified in Intravenous Nutrient Therapy.Besides practicing what he preaches at his clinic in California, Dr. Stengler also teaches what he preaches. He is an associate clinical professor at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, and served on a medical advisory committee for the Yale University Complementary Medicine Outcomes Research Project. Dr. Stengler has extensive training in conventional and natural therapies. His medical license allows him to prescribe pharmaceutical medications as well as alternative therapies.In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Stengler is the author of 17 books, including three best sellers, "The Natural Physician's Healing Therapies", "Prescription for Natural Cures", and "Prescription for Drug Alternatives." Dr. Stengler is a frequent contributor to leading health magazines and has a regular column in Better Nutrition magazine. He is a popular medical expert on television, including FOX, CBS and NBC affiliates. He has also been involved in two PBS documentaries on natural medicine: "7 Steps to Perfect Health" and "Supercharge Your Immune System."Education and TrainingMark Stengler, N.M.D., completed premedical studies at Mt. Royal College (in Calgary, Alberta, Canada), and the University of Calgary, and graduate-level naturopathic medical school at the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Naturopathic medical education taught Dr. Stengler the same basic sciences studied by MD candidates, but also provided him with the knowledge of holistic and nontoxic approaches to therapy, with a strong emphasis on disease prevention and optimizing wellness. In addition to a standard medical curriculum that included training in diagnosis, lab testing, pharmacology and minor surgery, Dr. Stengler was required during these four years to also complete training in clinical nutrition, Chinese medicine, homeopathic medicine, botanical medicine, psychology and counseling to encourage people to make lifestyle changes in support of their personal health. Additional degrees and certifications Diplomate of the College of PhysiciansCertification Intravenous Nutrient TherapyMasters of Religious Studies from Southern California SeminaryCertification of Homeotherapeutics at the National College of Natural MedicineOriental medicine training at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in Portland Licensed to practice as Naturopathic Medical Doctor in CaliforniaMembershipsAmerican Association of Naturopathic PhysiciansCalifornia Association of Naturopathic DoctorsMember of the American College for Advancement in MedicineMember of the American Association of Integrative Medicinewww.MarkStengler.com