Dr. Ew Christensen
Family Medicine
Safford, AZ
30 years experience male
Locations
Living Health MD
Safford, AZ
About
Bio
I love to help patients and families achieve their optimal health and full lives.
I am is board certified in Family Medicine and Integrative and Holistic Medicine. A certification in Functional Medicine has been my latest pursuit. Through my own personal health journey, and that of my patients, I have found that individualized care and treatment plans can help patients and families achieve better health.
I am eager to assist you in your own journey to wellness!
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Family Medicine
Holistic Medicine
Integrative Medicine
Licenses
United States: Arizona
Doctor Q&A
306 Answers
889 Agrees
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ew Christensenanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
Try it.: It is best to get into see the dentist, but n the meantime, you can try a self-fitted mouth piece. Make sure you stay away from chewy foods and give ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Be healthy.: Make sure you are eating good healthy whole foods. Get as many vegetables into your day as you can. Drink plenty of water. Get on a good exercise p... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Phlegm: Hi! Chronic or ongoing phlegm production could be due to an infection, chronic bronchitis or something like allergies. If this has been going on for... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Get In!: If you are having left sided chest pressure, you need to get to the emergency room right now and have it evaluated. The serious causes of such pain n... Read More
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A member asked:
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Yes: Keep the area clean and dry and you could try a cream such as Lotrimin (clotrimazole). If it does not help, you need to get in to see your physician f... Read More
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A female asked:
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Be Patient: At 37 weeks, you should not be in a rush. Some babies are still finishing their lung development at 37 weeks. Hang in there and be patient for the nex... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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12-13: 12-13 times or about every 28 days would be normal.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Depends: How long has your weight been recovered? How long did you go without a period. You need to be patient and make sure you are consuming nutritious who... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
No.: This is not a bad sign. However, you should continue to be followed by your physician and have any new lumps or problems evaluated.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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Varies: Great job on the great feeding! Keep it up! Your period may not start until you stop breast feeding. However, it could start earlier to. It varies... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
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Headache: Headaches are not a common side effete from Lovenox (enoxaparin). If you had spinal anesthesia, that may be a reason for your headaches. Make sure y... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Breathe: Some sensations of shortness of breath can be normal during pregnancy, so try not to worry to much about it. Make sure you are sitting with good post... Read More
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A 35-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Get in.: The low number or the diastolic pressure is very high and your need to get in and get on something to get your pressure down. Get in now. Take care.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Sure: It would be better for you to wait unless you are being seen for specific concerns such as infection or pain. Good luck.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
No: Osgood Schlatter disease does not affect your overall height. You are about as tall as your dad and taller than your mom - it sounds like your height... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Roof: The roof of your mouth can be hurting for a number of reasons. Some include: toxic exposure, food sensitivity, food intolerance, trauma and other. Y... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Stop the Aspirin: It sounds like you have an allergy to aspirin. You need to stay away from aspirin and products that contain aspirin. Your next exposure could give you... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Soccer: If you are having palpitations, you still need further evaluation to determine what is causing it before vigorous exercise is recommended. Thyroid dis... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Yes: Yes it is possible if there is not good ventilation. Make sure you are not in an enclosed area and that there is good ventilation or just turn the ca... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Do not panic: Chances are still low. I would recommend that you get into the neurologist soon to have an evaluation and find our for sure.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Possible labor: At 33 weeks with back pain and cramps, you could be in early labor. You need to get in as soon as possible and get checked.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Possible arthritis: Morning pain in the fingers can be a sign of arthritis. This could be a serious condition and would merit a visit to your physician.
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Yes: There can be slight variation in your thyroid medication as the manufacturer changes. It is important to try an stay with the same manufacturer. It ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Fertility: If you have been trying for a year, it is time to get evaluated. Start by having your partner evaluated with a sperm count and semen analysis. If this... Read More
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A female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Possible: If you have missed your period, you could be pregnant. You should do a pregnancy test and see. Blessings.
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A 61-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
2nd opinion: Orthotics may help your feet quite a bit. However, it is reasonable to expect your podiatrist to examine your feet. If your did not receive an exam ... Read More
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A female asked:
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No, but: Green in the emesis and stool is usually from the bile in your system. This is not a reason to go to the hospital. However, if you are lightheaded or ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Medicine.: There are no obvious interactions between the two, but each medicine does have its own side effects. Be careful.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Nuts for coconut: Coconut oil is naturally saturated and not strutted through a man-made process. It contains medium chain fatty acids that are easily absorbed and con... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Time: You might have squeezed them too hard causing the change in your skin. It should get better with time. Just be patient and try not to bother the are... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Can be.: Sauna helps you sweat which is one of the ways your body gets rid of toxins. Sweating is an important part of being healthy and sauna can help with t... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Cough: You can try symptom relief with zinc lozenges and mucinex (guaifenesin). If your cough, sore throat and fever are getting worse, or if you are short o... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Yes: The repo injection will stop the ovaries from ovulating - that is how it prevents pregnancy. The injection is usually working after a week of your fi... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Yes: You should have no problem using a cough drop 7 days after your tonsillectomy.
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A 61-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Be advised.: I have had a patient with a significant reaction to Advocare in the past, so be careful. I would make sure you review it with your physician before ta... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Possible past trauma: Osteophyte appears as a small growth of bone. They can be the result of past trauma to the bone and sometimes they grow for an unknown cause.
The nav... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Get in.: Bleeding at this time of your pregnancy should be evaluated. Make sure you get in to make sure you and the baby are doing ok. Take care.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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Ok: You will probably be fine, but do not do it again. Be careful.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Get in: This could be a lymph node, a cyst or another typer of mass. I recommend that you get in to have the lump evaluated by your physician to make sure it ... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Back pain: There are many causes for your pain including poor posture, muscle strain, spinal curvature and many more. If your pain continues, you need to get in ... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Diarrhea: If your symptoms continue, you need to have a colonoscopy if you have not had one. You could also get a celiac panel blood test done if you have not h... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Mirena (levonorgestrel): Everyone is different in their response to the mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD. Acne is not uncommon. Some patients get over this quickly and others conti... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Graft: I am sorry you had such a bad accident. Skin grafts will usually leave a permanent scar. The scarring does tend to improve slightly over time. Good lu... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Stress reduction: If your sister has truly been worked up for all of her presenting problems, then it is time to get her on a stress reduction program. Stress could ca... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Yes: Intestinal candida does exist. It can be present in small or large quantity. It can be hard to diagnose. There are specialty labs such as Genova/Me... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Get Seen: If you are having severe pain, then you need to be seen soon. If your doctor can see you soon then get in, if not then going to the ER may be the bes... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Flank pain: Usually pain in the kidneys is manifest with pain flank area or the area of the back on either side just below the ribs.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Get in.: It is hard to say without seeing the episodes, but it could possibly be seizures. If you can video the episodes do that, but make sure you get in rig... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Depends: It depends on the amount of exertion or intensity it takes to climb the hill. You should be challenging yourself with your exercise. Good luck.
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A 46-year-old male asked:
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Family Medicine 30 years experience
Drain the abscess: The best treatment for an abscess is to get it drained as soon as possible. The antibiotic can take a long time to penetrate the abscess and make a d... Read More
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Aug 11, 2014
Dr. Christensen is a great assest to both his peers and patients. He has actively pursued avanced training in both holistic and functional medicine, and has a large toolkit to use when helping patient...Read More
Aug 27, 2014
Dr Christensen gives thoughtful and caring responses, and I am grateful he is my colleague on Healthtap. I highly recommend him.
Feb 6, 2015
Dr. Christensen is a kind and caring physician. His answers on HealthTap are on target and helpful to patients and colleagues.
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you! She usually presents n/v w/ strep not norm symptoms. When younger she had scarlet fever 2x. Her fever is hard to control. Maybe dehydrated
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This was very helpful. Thanks! had my lymph nodes swell really bad in my neck,the size of 2 littke golf balls. i am a opiate addici
t and trying so hard to quit. any cpnnection<
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks Doc; appreciate your help. I stopped smoking cold turkey last year for about 10 months. Hope this time I can do it for good.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, MO
Graduated 1993MD
Residency
FHP Hospital, Salt Lake City
Completed 1997
Residency
Phoenix integrative program of OB/GYN internship
Completed 1994
Awards
IFM Certified Practitioner
Top Doctor, First Place, Tucson Region - Summer
2014
Top Family Physician, First Place, Arizona - Summer
2014
Affiliations
American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine
Institute for Functional Medicine
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