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Balancing Menopause Naturally: Insights into TCM Diagnosis and Herbal Formulas

TCM diagnosis and herbal formulas for menopause

Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, signaling the end of her reproductive years. While it is a natural biological process, menopause can bring about a variety of physical and emotional symptoms that impact daily living. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, insomnia, and fatigue are just a few of the challenges many […]

Biome Restoration and Harmony Protocol: Reclaim Your Gut Health and Thrive

In the quest for optimal health, one of the most profound yet often overlooked frontiers is the gut microbiome—the bustling community of trillions of bacteria residing within our digestive tract. Emerging research reveals that nurturing this internal ecosystem can unlock numerous benefits, including reducing inflammation, restoring immune balance, and even supporting thyroid health. What Is […]

Vine Tea Benefits, Side Effects and How to Make It

Vine tea is an herbal tea made from the leaves and young stems of Ampelopsis grossedentata, a climbing vine from the mountains of southern China, where it is also sold as mao yan mei. A 2025 review in Trends in Food Science and Technology describes it as a folk tea consumed in China for more […]

What we know about DMSO for prostate and perineal pain

Chronic perineal pain and prostate health

People search “DMSO for prostate” for a simple reason. Chronic prostate and perineal pain is miserable, the usual treatments often disappoint, and DMSO has a reputation for pulling other substances through the skin. This page explains what DMSO is, what the research does and does not show for prostate problems, how Dr. Collins thinks about […]

PSA, Testosterone and Prostate Cancer: What the Research Shows

Does testosterone therapy raise PSA or cause prostate cancer? What the TRAVERSE trial found, what falsely raises PSA, and when a rising PSA needs a urologist.

Dancing: Humanity’s Timeless Medicine for Body, Mind, and Soul

Since the dawn of civilization, dance has been much more than just movement–it is a universal language, a sacred ritual, and a profound healer. From the ancient 12,000-year-old ceremonies at Göbekli Tepe to the pulsating energy of today’s Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festivals, dance has woven itself into the fabric of human culture as a […]

Entheogens and the Human Journey: Mushrooms, Mind, and the Evolution of Consciousness

Entheogens, mushrooms and human consciousness

For as long as humanity has walked the earth, we have sought to understand the mysteries of our own minds. From the earliest cave paintings to the intricate rituals of ancient civilizations, psychoactive plants and fungi, known as entheogens, have played a profound role in shaping our spiritual, cultural, and scientific evolution. Today, as modern […]

Tick-Borne Illness Awareness: Holistic Prevention & Management

Tick-borne illness prevention and management

With warmer seasons arriving and outdoor adventures calling, it’s crucial to shine a spotlight on a silent and often underestimated threat—tick-borne illnesses. Once confined to specific pockets of the U.S., these diseases have rapidly spread across broader geographic areas, particularly the Eastern Continental U.S., due to climate change, urban sprawl, and increasing overlap between human […]

San Qi (Panax Notoginseng): Research on Cardiorenal Health and Vitality

In the world of traditional Chinese medicine, few herbs have earned as much reverence as San Qi, also known as Panax notoginseng. Often hailed as a “miracle root,” San Qi has been a cornerstone of healing for centuries, prized for its remarkable ability to protect the heart and kidneys, two vital organs that sustain life and […]

The Role of Glutamate in Psychiatric Disorders

Glutamate, the most abundant neurotransmitter in the human brain, plays a central role in nearly every aspect of brain function. As the primary excitatory neurotransmitter, it facilitates communication between neurons, supports learning and memory, and helps regulate mood, cognition, and behavior. Recent research has uncovered its critical involvement in psychiatric disorders, reshaping our understanding of […]

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After struggling with molluscum contagiosum for over a year and a half with my toddler, we finally found relief thanks to Dr. Drew Collins. I can’t recommend him enough. My son had these viral bumps for about 18 months, and they just kept spreading. We brought it up multiple times with our pediatrician and were told they would resolve on their own within a few months. Unfortunately, that never happened. Instead, the bumps continued to spread and were slowly working their way up toward his neck. They were itchy, uncomfortable, and clearly bothering him. Like many parents, I spent a lot of time searching online for solutions. The problem is that there really aren’t clear protocols—just countless suggestions from people trying anything and everything. We tried many of those approaches, but nothing helped, and some even seemed to make things worse. When we finally met with Dr. Drew Collins, the experience was completely different. He took the time to listen, understand the situation, and develop a thoughtful treatment plan. The plan was surprisingly simple—just one supplement—but within about a month we started seeing real improvement. Now, about three months later, my son only has a few small scabs left where the bumps used to be, and they’re healing up nicely. After 18 months of watching this spread and worrying about it, seeing such clear progress has been a huge relief. We’re incredibly grateful for Drew’s help and expertise. If you’re dealing with persistent molluscum or similar issues and feel like you’ve run out of options, I would absolutely recommend scheduling a visit with him.

Lindsay Jones

Dr. Collins has a heart for getting you well. Having had cancer fourteen years ago, I have no thyroid gland. Many doctors have had the “well the numbers look good, you must be feeling well” approach. Dr. Collins understands many reasons why things may not be right even though tests show they should be. He is more interested in you feeling well than the numbers. His approach has revealed things about my present condition I think many doctors missed. While he had my thyroid hormone condition under control, another issue sprang up that traditional doctors approached with the usual pain medications. My gut was constantly hurting. MRIs and ultra sounds, showed nothing. No one offered any reason for my pain. Dr. Collins correctly identified pain in fatty tissues and an incorrect balance of gut microbes. More and more information is being found all the time about how important your gut health is to the rest of your body. Dr. Collins takes a great interest in this subject. He is very concerned for the health of the gut in the American diet that has been terribly broken down by pesticides typically sprayed on seed products and the toxic byproducts of seed oils (wheat, corn, rye, barley, rice and so forth). He has discovered the findings from MIT and a heart surgeon Dr. William Davis who published Super Gut, that showed there is a missing gut biome called L. Reuteri. Without this biome, all the fatty pain tissues and issues inside the gut caused my pain. Dr. Collins graciously offered a free starter of L. Reuteri and the instructions to grow a yogurt from these bacteria. I was on my way to health. Dr. Collins makes clear that you must have the desire to “follow” the treatment. For this treatment I needed to get off all seed products and take the yogurt daily. This takes some time, several months and at first it was difficult to tell if I was getting better. By the third month there was no doubt. I lost eighteen pounds of fat over my gut and the pain went away. The pain from my sciatica went away due to a reduction in inflammation. This is a side benefit I did not expect. My back hurt less, again, a reduction in inflammation. My skin started looking better. Soon, my wife started taking it because she had trouble with inflammation in her hands. Indeed, her hands and knuckles started to improve, and also her skin. Dr. Collins wants everyone to know about this, and so do I. I highly recommend this treatment and other natural approaches that Dr. Collins employs.

Robert Mehl

Dr. Drew is amazing! He’s kind, good at explaining everything and has wonderful bedside manner. He really knows how to make you feel comfortable. On top of all of that he is very skilled at what he does. I came to Dr. Drew for my knee which has been giving me issues for years. I had a terrible fall on the ice here in Bend, OR a few days before. Not only did he address my knee but he addressed my fractured tailbone and all the pain I was having for my fall. No joke, I had a noticeable relief by the time I was leaving his office. I experienced some pain and soreness that night from all of the injections but within two days I was sitting on my tailbone again and walking around without excruciating pain. I’m now committed to going through the process to address pain in my shoulders hip and knees. Can’t wait to keep the healing going! Thank you Dr. Drew!!

Alice Fairbairn

Dr Drew Collins is an Amazing naturopath. He saved me from having a knee replacement! I had 6 PRP shots and was fine! That was 14 years ago! I've also done prolotherapy for my shoulders and hands with him. He is wonderful!

Dona Davis

I have been working with Dr.Collins for close to ten years now. I first came to him because I am a Doctor of Chiropractic and needed help with staying in business. Over the years using my arms, hands , wrists, elbows and spine to treat patients with chiropractic I developed a lot of tendinitis and nerve pain that was so severe I couldn't practice. With expert clinical care and diagnosis Dr.Collins was able to use regenerative medicine to heal these injuries. I am so happy to say that I now practice pain free. Furthermore as I am in my 50's now I needed help with my diminishing hormone levels. Dr.Collins analyzed my blood work and using bioidentical hormones brought my levels up to normal and completed the healing process for me. Now my energy, mood, motivation and love for being a chiropractor are back . I come from a medical family and have worked with other doctors for 30 years, Dr.Collins is the most talented doctor I have met. He is a level above in clinical expertise and has the greatest amount of knowledge and available treatment that I have experienced.

Patrick Rardin

Dr. Collins is awesome and helped me when no other doctor could. I went to see Dr. Collins due to multiple medical problems due to a car accident. Dr. Collins treated my neck, shoulders, lower back and knees with tremendous success. I had seen many pain management specialists in the past who could only provide temporary pain relief with treatments and medications but Dr. Collins provided me with concrete permanent results. In addition his treatments were pain free! I had very bad knee pain due to degenerative arthritis and all pain is gone now. I had excruciating pain in my lower back and that is gone now because of Dr. Collins treatments. I had frozen muscles and tendons in my shoulders and neck and he was the only doctor that successfully gave me permanent relief. In closing, if you are really motivated to get relief from persistent pain go see Dr. Collins and you won't regret it. He specializes in ozone therapy, hormone replacement, hypothyroidism, prolotherapy, stem cell therapy, anti-aging, nutrition and offers concierge medicine. I am more than grateful that he is conveniently located in Bend so I can see him for all my medical needs in the future.

Desiree Kerkhoff Bryant

Dr. Collins has been my physician since 2010. He has kept me healthy with his exceptional skill set & that includes Bio-identical hormone therapy & thyroid treatment. I feel fortunate to be his patient.

Dana Schultz

Thank you so much Dr. Collins for balancing my hormones and thyroid for many years. I feel great under your care. Anytime I have a question or concern you always get right back to me. I appreciate the care you take with my health.

Sharon Reeve

I have been a patient of Dr. Collins for almost 20 years and he has helped me so much with my overall health and well-being. Not only is he a brilliant doctor, he is a kind and compassionate person who truly cares for his patients. Dr. Collins helped me overcome a terrible hip injury that wasn't responding to conventional treatments. In addition, he balanced my Thyroid Hormones and has helped me with numerous other ailments. I highly recommend Dr. Collins and can't say enough good things about him. I love you Dr. Collins and will be a patient for life!

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Author: Dr. Drew Collins, ND