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Dr. Tori Hudson graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM) in 1984 and has served the college in many capacities. She is currently clinical professor at NCNM and Bastyr University, has been in practice for over 31 years, and is medical director of the clinic A Woman’s Time in Portland, Oregon. She is the author of the book Women’s Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine; a contributing author to several books, including the Textbook of Natural Medicine; and director of research and education for Vitanica, a supplement company for women. She is a nationally recognized author, speaker, educator, researcher, and clinician.

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