December 2006 | Neurology

November 2006 | Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome

October 2006 | Gastrointestinal

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Tolle Totem
Celiac: Not Just a GI Disease
Christine Doherty, ND

Docere
Melatonin and the Gut: The Untold Connection
Ron Mariotti, ND and Eric Yarnell, ND, RH (AHG)

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
The Far-Reaching Benefits of Colonic Hydrotherapy
Gaia Mather, ND
Colonic equipment has several advantages over the simple enema bag.

Treatment of UC: A Case Study
Anne Kelty, ND
Fear over colon removal brings patient to naturopathic medicine.

Primum Non Nocere
Antibiotics, Superbugs and ‘First, Do No Harm’
Tom Ballard, ND
Naturopathic physicians must seek answers to the questions of why, when and how to prescribe antibiotics.

Hypochlorhydria and Dementia
Gene Bowman, ND
Part 1 of this two-part series focuses on GI pH, micronutrients and gut flora.

Tolle Causam
Candida and Proteolytic Enzyme Therapy
Tara Levy, ND
Additional available tools can help shorten the road for treating candida overgrowth and co-infections.

Extra-GI Manifestations of Parasites…
Eugene R. Zampieron, ND MH(AHG) and Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN
…and their link to autoimmune arthritides.

Similar Thought
My Gut Reaction
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND
One week later, at the follow-up visit, the patient reported being asymptomatic within three days – no pain, no diarrhea, no mucus.

Botanical Insights
The Neuroenteric Hypothesis for the Action of Herbal Medicines
Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG)
Many systematic actions of herbs may be the direct result of effects of those herbs in the gut.

The Green Corner
Discussing the Impacts of Environmental Contaminants on Human Health
Mitch Kennedy, ND
Decreased testosterone in workers exposed to phthalates; warning about homes built on old orchards.

Naturopathic News
Find Out What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Aromatherapeutics
Aromatherapy for Abdominal Pain
Shaida Sina, ND
Aromatic therapies and energetic medicine combine.

Education
Flexner’s Impact on the Naturopathic Community
David Schleich, PhD
Medical historians describe the final dominant positioning of biomedical practitioners as growing directly from Flexner’s work.

September 2006 | Pediatrics

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Tolle Causam
The Rising Epidemic of Childhood Obesity
Kristi Hughes, ND and Trish Turpin, ND
Assessing altered body composition and managing the related diseases facing children and adolescents today.

The Case of Scott: Addressing the Underlying Causes of ADHD
Stephen W. Parcell, ND

Primum Non Nocere
An Unusual Remedy for an Unusual Boy: A case of PDD-NOS
Tim Shannon, ND
The remedy that helped this child completely is uncommon. For a variety of reasons, it took a year and a half to find the right remedy for this child.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Alice in Wonderland Syndrome
Marnie Loomis, ND
AIWS is a rarely occurring group of symptoms that is usually associated with pediatric migraine.

Pediatric Conditions: A Review of Natural Therapies
Michael Ancharski, ND

Botanical Insights
Herbal Tips in Pediatrics
Eric Yarnell, ND, RH (AHG)
Ear glycerite vs. ear oil. A time-tested ear glycerite formula to immediately relieve pain and get children to sleep.

Aromatherapeutics
Aromatic treatment of infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis (cradle cap)
Shaida Sina, ND

The Green Corner
Mothers’ exposure to carcinogenic pollution linked to brain cancer risk in children; thimerosal alters dendritic cell response in vitro.
Mitch Kennedy, ND

Naturopathic Perspective
Vaccine Spotlight: Two new vaccines approved for use in Pediatrics
Nathan Vitaro, ND

Marriage Education Improves the Health of Children
Jennifer Brett, ND, LAC
Marriage education training is a behavioral modification based set of skills that can be taught to couples in a relatively short time frame.

Message From the President
A rotating column from the Presidents of CNME accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges
William J. Keppler, PHD

Naturopathic News

Education
Important Factors in Naturopathic Professional Formation, Part 5 in the series
David Schleich, PHD
Canadian naturopathic doctors faced a bumpy road in trying to position their naturopathic college in the higher education landscape.

Expanding Your Practice
Revitalize your practice, nurture your passions
Carolyn Campbell

August 2006 | Infertility

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Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Acupuncture for fertility after IVF failure (Judith Fiore, ND): A case study of successful full term pregnancy utilizing acupuncture and naturopathic medicine after 4 failed in vitro fertilization procedures

Peat Therapy (Sussanna Czeranko, ND): The newest old nature cure around

Tolle Causam
Regulating Menstruation and Optimizing Female Fertility with TCM (Khristina Kovalic, NMD, LAC)

Primum Non Nocere
Male Equipment Failure: Treating erectile dysfunction and low libido (Steve Parcell, ND): An estimated 30 million men suffer from some form of erectile dysfunction (ED)

Xenoestrogens: The assault on reproductive health (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH (AHG))

Tolle Totum
Treatment considerations for unexplained male and female infertility (Amy Johnson-Grass ND, LM, CPM): According to the American Society for reproductive Medicine, approximately 10-15% of infertile couples will receive the diagnosis of unexplained infertility

PCOS: A Leading Cause of Infertility (Mary Shackelton, ND, MPH)

Naturopathic Perspective
Deciphering Problematic Conception (Pamela Frank, ND)

French Fries and Cancer Treatment (Jacob Schor, ND)

Docere
Tongkat Ali: A potent herb from the rainforest (Ronald Steriti, ND, PHD): Long Jack or Tongkat Ali is a Malaysian herb considered to be a powerful male aphrodisiac, tonic, and energy enhancer

Bio-Regeneration with Low-Level Lasers (Donese Worden, ND)

Botanical Insights
Herbs for Sperm Disorders (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH (AHG)): Three major groups of herbs that are helpful for male infertility are adaptogens, antioxidants, and hormone modulators

The Green Corner
(Mitch Kennedy, ND) Discussing the impacts of environmental contaminants on human health

Aromatheraopeutics
Aromatic therapies in the treatment of infertility (Shaida Sina, ND)

Naturopathic News
It’s Time: Foundations of Naturopathic Medicine Project Under Way (Kate Williams, MA)

Association News, College News, and Naturopathic News Briefs

Education
Message from the President: Bob Bernhardt BSC MED, LLM, PHD (CAND), President of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Important Factors in Naturopathic Professional Formation (David Schleich, PHD): Part 4 in the series

Expanding Your Practice
The Perils and Pitfalls of Bartering (Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC)

July 2006 | Dermatology

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Docere
Uncommon Presentations for Common Dermatological Conditions (Rita Bettenburg, ND and Wayne Centrone ND, MPH): The real challenge of dermatology is the dissection of common variables.

Successful Treatment of Sun Damaged Skin with Therapeutic Laser (James Tuggle, NMD): A new FDA-cleared technology that uses nitrogen plasma was utilized to rejuvenate this case of actinic keratosis. Naturopathic Aesthetic Medicine, an Evolving Specialty (J.D. McCoy, NMD): Raising the standard.

Tolle Totum
A Case of Chronic Urticaria (Jennifer Brett, ND, LAc): This case demonstrates the power of combining acupuncture with natural medicine.

Tolle Causam
Facial Dermatitis and Food Intolerance: Part Five in the Clinical Rounds series (David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN)

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Prolotherapy in Cosmetic Dermatology: Aesthetic intradermal proliferative therapy utilizing natural substances (David A. Tallman , DC, ND)

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Face Value: A Look at Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation (Marnie Loomis, ND): A typical protocol involves 10-12 treatments, although lasting results can be seen after 5-7.

Naturopathic Perspective
A New Way to Talk About Antioxidants (Jacob Schor, ND) This article will change the way you think about the word antioxidant.

Botanical Insights
Stellaria media (Chickweed) (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH [AHG]): This gentle herb has a surprising range of activity yet to be tapped.

Aromatherapeutics
Treatment of MRSA with Aromatic Therapies (Shaida Sina, ND): Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus may find its way into your office.

The Green Corner
(Mitch Kennedy, ND) Animal antibiotics in vegetables; In utero exposure to lead reduces children’s IQ; How green is your lawn?

Naturopathic News

Education
Message from the President (Guru Sandesh Singh Khalsa, ND, of UBCNM): A rotating column from the presidents of CNME accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges

Important Factors in Naturopathic Professional Formation (David Schleich, PhD): The naturopathic profession is in midleap, from a marginalized group to the middle of the primary health care landscape

Expanding Your Practice
What Impression Are You Creating? (Carolyn Campbell, MA, CPPC): Key tools to increase the impact of your connections.

June 2006 | Mind-Body

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Primum Non Nocere
Relax! Applying Mind-Body Medicine to Breast Cancer (Helan? Wahbeh, ND and Heather Zwickey, PhD): RVT and similar therapies have been shown to beneficially affect breast cancer patients.

Ishayas’ Ascension Attitudes: Accessing the Healing Power of Nature (Cheryl Kasdorf, ND): Ishayas’ Ascension is an ancient meditative technique from the Himalayas.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae
Finally Scientific Proof: Homeopathic Remedies are More than Water (Helan? Wahbeh, ND)

Docere
A Key to the Subconscious Mind: Medical Hypnosis (Steven Gurgevich, PhD): Hypnosis can be taught in one or two sessions, and can be used just about anywhere when needed.

Cold Laser is a Hot Modality in My Practice (Donese Worden, NMD): Cosmetic procedures aside, this is still an excellent adjunct for treating most conditions.

Tolle Totum
Affirmations in the Treatment of Depression (Melissa Dawahare, ND) Depression is an illness that responds well to this treatment.

Botanical Insights
Choosing Among Adaptogen Herbs (Eric Yarnell, ND, RH [AHG]): This article will deepen and broaden prescribing of adaptogen herbs.

Aromatherapeutics
Aromatic Therapies and Mind-Body Medicine (Shaida Sina, ND): Stimulation of the limbic system in mind/body medicine.

The Green Corner
(Mitch Kennedy, ND) The first organic park; What to feed children; Decline of minerals in conventional food.

Naturopathic News

Tolle Causam
The Logic of Health and Disease (Iva Lloyd, ND)

Personality as a Predictor in Health, Survival and Disease (Laurie Menk-Otto, ND Candidate)

Education
Perspective on Higher Education (David Schleich, PhD): How marginalization affected the successful deployment of naturopathic medical education.

Expanding Your Practice
Small Steps to the Big Vision: Five common traits of successful practices.

Bringing Inactive Patients Back to Your Practice: The best ways to reactivate inactive patients.

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