2010 Issues

July 2010 | Pain Medicine

NDNR July 10 Cover

IV Therapeutics for Disease and Pain Control
Looks at specific parenteral nutrients and the conditions they benefit.
Virginia Osborne, ND

The Articular Intraosseous Cyst in Osteoarthritis
David Tallman, DC, ND
Subchondral cyst and traction cyst diagnosis and treatment includes the use of advanced imaging along with an extensive orthopedic evaluation. Before and after MR scans of 2 cases are discussed.

Physician (and Profession): Heal Thyself!
Darrell SCS Misak, ND, RPh
Considers the principles offered in the book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.

Pain Disrupts Sleep … the Sleep that Eases Pain
Catherine Darley, ND
Offers research confirming that constructive sleep helps reduce pain in chronic pain patients.

Chronic Pain Syndrome and Ayurved
Virender Sodhi, MD (Ayurved), ND
Provides a look at chronic pain, and touches on diet, exercise and herbal options.

Eucalyptus Oil: A Possible Aid for Cancer Patients
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO
Research suggests that eucalyptus oil may be a useful adjunct for patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Effective Pain Relief
Philip M. Wazny, NMD
Explains how platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections stimulate the Vis and can provide valid pain relief.

Naturopathic Management of Arthralgias Associated with AI Therapy
Daniel Lander, ND, FABNO; Katherine Neubauer, ND
Explains suggested causes of AI-induced arthralgias, and suggests various treatment and support methods.

Message from the President
David Schleich, president of NCNM
A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges.

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Urinary Pain and a Peculiar Symptom
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND
Can a definite result in an acute case confirm the similitude of a chronic case?

Botanical Management of Difficult Skin Conditions, part 2
Jillian Stansbury, ND
Takes a closer look at psoriasis and vitiligo, and offers effective herbal options for these conditions.

Naturopathic Seeds Sprout in Fertile African Soil
Pauline Crouch (Baumann), ND
A guest columnist discusses a recent trip to Zambia and the naturopathic growth occurring there.

Missed Appointments: More than a Minor Nuisance
Judy Capko
Explains the true losses tied to missed appointments, and offers solutions to prevent its occurrence.

Medical Resources for NDs
Stacie Deyglio, ND
A review of current publications for the naturopathic industry.

June 2010 | Mind-Body Medicine

NDNR June 10 CoverAt-Home Guided Imagery
A cost-effective and accessible therapy for common conditions featuring a mind-body “disconnect.”
Anesia Groves, NMD
Guided imagery may provide a means for practitioners to help patients shift from a state of being “disconnected” to a state of empowered awareness.

The Impact of the Mind on Sleep
Iva Lloyd, BSCH, RHN, RPP, ND
Takes a close look at some of the varied causes of non-restful sleep, and at the impact an unsettled mind has on brain activity.

Electroencephalogram Use in Autistic Disorder Assessment
Steven Rondeau, NMD, BCIA-EEG
Discusses use of the EEG to evaluate autistic spectrum disorders, and includes several imaging examples.

Pursuing the Whole
Michael Byrne, MA, ND
Considers the interconnectedness of the mind and body with the heart, spirit, family, culture and environment, and offers assessment and treatment perspectives from the psychotherapy field.

Creating a Healing Space in Our Everyday Practice
Lena Kian, ND
Explains how early healing truly can begin … as soon as a patient enters the office, well before they start a treatment protocol.

Special Section
NDNR: 5th Anniversary!
NDNR celebrates a milestone. This issue marks 5 full years of coverage of the naturopathic industry by NDNR since its inception with the June 2005 inaugural issue. Colleagues weigh in on our progress. Past issues are highlighted to emphasize the publication’s accomplishments. If you’ve missed any of our content over the years, archives are available at ndnr.com.

Ayurveda and Mind-Body Medicine
Virender Sodhi, MD (Ayurved), ND
Offers the history, philosophy and more about Ayurvedic medicine and how to use this ancient system to help balance the body and eliminate disease.

Naturopathic News
Association Spotlight
C. Stockton Jacobs, ND, CNS
South Carolina Association of Naturopathic Physicians (SCANP)

Botanical Insights
Tree Medicine: Connecting Heaven and Earth
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG)
Explores numerous healing options that trees provide from their many parts, including the bark, sap, flower and fruit.

Similar Thought
Treatment of Autistic Siblings
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND
Describes a case study focusing on the elder of two autistic brothers, born two years apart.

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls
Chromotherapy: Let There Be Light
Sussanna Czeranko, ND
Explains how early naturopaths used color therapy to treat patients, and describes treatment applications for various colors.

Education
Housing Naturopathic Education
David Schleich, PhD
Discusses how choosing a higher education home for naturopathic medicine isn’t what it used to be.

May 2010 | Dermatology/Anti-Aging Medicine Issue

NDNR May 10 Cover

Primary Care Management of Atopic Dermatitis

Melissa Larson, ND and Jonathan Bell, ND
Suggests several benefits of palliating symptoms (in conjunction with addressing the cause), such as helping eliminate obstacles to cure, leading to a more definitive diagnosis, and preventing disease progression.

Supporting Skin Through the Aging Process

Carol Morley, BKin, ND and Claire Girgis, HBSC, ND (Candidate)
Discusses how to use diet, lifestyle, supplements and topical therapies to help decrease the aging process.

Thyroid Dysfunction in the Aging Population

Laura Miller-Sickels, NMD
Asserts that the aging process affects the endocrine system, as evidenced by increased prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in the aging population.

Acne Vulgaris: Yes, diet matters

Alan C. Logan, ND, FRSH
Contends that diet plays a large part in the presence of acne, and reviews recent studies that support this statement.

Thyroid and Melanoma

Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO
Discusses recent research and findings regarding TRH and TSH effects on melanoma.

Association Spotlight

Lori DiBacco, ND, president
Massachusetts Society of Naturopathic Doctors

Message from the President
Alexander P. Cortina, MEd
Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine
A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges.What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Similar Thought

“I am Not Miserable for No Reason”
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND
Discusses a female patient with complaints of acne, PMDD and depression. Just when the remedy seems evident, the case takes a turn.

Botanical Insights

Protecting and Supporting Skin Integrity
Jillian Stansbury, ND
Delves into the differences between chronological and photoaging, and offers several herbal remedies to help support the skin and endocrine system. Part 1 of 2.

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls

Our Skin: Window on health, or what the elders knew
Sussanna Czeranko, ND
Early naturopaths knew the importance of skin as an excreting organ. Perspiration, exercise, and cold baths were considered vital in keeping the body and skin healthy.

Education

The Future Isn’t the Same as It Used to Be
David Schleich, PhD
The AANMC and the urgent need for a strategy for fast naturopathic medical education growth.

Medical Resources for NDs
Stacie Deyglio, ND
A review of current publications for the naturopathic industry.

April 2010  | Autoimmune / Allergy Medicine

Sociological Effectson Autoimmune Disease: An anthropological perspective

Emily Chan, ND

Describes how musical, physical and emotional factors play a key role in encouraging a proactive treatment regimen for patients.

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis

Sarah A. Lobisco, ND

Offers an overview of the leading cause of hypothyroidism in the U.S., and a supporting case study.

Treating Allergies and Autoimmunity in Children: A Gastrointestinal-Based Approach

Kären van der Veer, ND

The author feels that in both allergies and autoimmunity the body is overwhelmed by a combination of environmental, toxic and/or antigenic load and thus begins to express pathological symptoms. Treatment focuses on healing the gut.

Laughter and Allergies: The Work of Hajime Kimata

Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO

Discusses research demonstrating the use of humor as treatment for allergic responses.

Naturopathic Residencies

Kirsten West, ND

Offers third-year students insights into seeking a naturopathic residency: why, how, when and more.

Naturopathic News – Message From the President

Carl Hangee-Bauer, ND, LAc

A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges and other organizations.

Similar Thought – A Very Moldy Story

Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND

A case of a 25-year-old woman presenting with breathing difficulty, coughing, asthma, throat irritation and more, all while living in an apartment with a severe mold problem.

Botanical Insights – Autoimmune Conditions and Herbal Medicine

Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG)

Offers a bevy of herbs that help eliminate toxins and modulate inflammation.

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls – The Art of Natural Sleep: Part 2 of 2

Sussanna Czeranko, ND

Takes a look back at remedies recommended by nature cure doctors for insomnia.

Education – Research in ND Land: Myths and Possibilities in a Brave New World

David Schleich, PhD

Part 2 of 2 continues last month’s discussion about medical literature and addresses the misconception of biomedical research.

Medical Resources for NDs

Stacie Deyglio, ND

A review of current publications for the naturopathic industry.

March 2010 | Sleep & Anxiety Medicine

NDNR March 10 Cover

The Pathological Sequelae of Shift Work

Catherine Darley, ND

Describes common performance, safety and health consequences of shift workers, and offers strategies to help those patients work during the night successfully.

Homeopathic Treatment of Insomnia

Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, LCSW, DHANP

Explains how use of Coffea cruda can successfully treat insomnia, and includes a supporting case study.

A Mind-Body Connection to Anxiety, Depression and Insomnia

Betsy Yurgel, RN, NMD

Asserts that anxiety, depression and insomnia are warning signs of a person out of balance. The holistic approach to treatment requires the patient to think outside the box and to create a new existence by creating a new belief system.

Pyroluria: A cause of anxiety

Sherri Jacobs, ND, CNS

Pyroluria, a genetic condition of altered hemoglobin breakdown, is a biochemical cause of anxiety. This condition causes a relative B6 and zinc deficiency, which is a disaster for mental health.

Cancer and Anxiety

Lena Suhaila, ND

Suggests that although anxiety is a normal reaction to cancer, it may decrease a patient’s quality of life and lifespan. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction can help.

The Rest of This Story: Article commentary

Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO

Naturopathic News – Message From the President

Guru Sandesh S. Khalsa, ND

A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges.

Association News

News Briefs

Celebrating Our New Colleagues

Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO

Dr. Schor attended the graduation ceremony for SCNM’s 2009 graduating class and compares the similarities and differences to his own graduation in 1991.

Similar Thought – Sweet Dream

Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND

A case of an 11-year-old boy with sleep problems and emotional sensitivity treated with homeopathy.

Botanical Insights – Herbal Treatment Approaches to Insomnia

Jillian Stansbury, ND

Presents treatment options for patients affected by a sleep disorder. Several general categories of sleep disorders addressed.

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls – The Art of Natural Sleep: Part 1 of 2

Sussanna Czeranko, ND

Takes a look back at remedies recommended by nature cure doctors for insomnia.

Education – Research in ND Land: Myths and possibilities in a brave new world

David Schleich, PhD

Part 1 of 2

February 2010 | Women’s Medicine Issue

NDNR February 10 Cover

Diagnosing the Underdiagnosed: Recognizing PCOS

Pamela Frank, BSc, ND

Outlines a comprehensive approach to diagnosing PCOS through testing and signs and symptoms.

The Moon and Menstruation: Should menstrual cycles match lunar cycles?

Kristina Conner, ND

Though there is a correlation in past cultures, the author states that evidence does not favor as strong an association currently; nor does there seem to be an ideal cycle between the moon and mense

Mind-Body Spiritual Approach to Secondary Infertility

Christina Kovalik, NMD, LAc

The author reviews a case history that shows the importance of treating all aspects of infertility.

Exploring the Link Between Endometriosis and Infertility

Amy Day, ND

Discusses factors contributing to endometriosis and infertility. Case study and treatment included.

Uterine Ablation as Treatment for Severe Menorrhagia

Amy Terlisner, NMD

The author proposes this treatment should be considered in perimenopausal patients who desire to have a hysterectomy after failed naturopathic or allopathic protocols.

Oncanp Perspective – New Risk Factor for Osteoporosis : SSRIs can impact bone health

Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO

Reviews the literature showing the potential of SSRIs to negatively impact patients’ bone health.

Naturopathic News

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Botanical Insights – Menopausal Musings

Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG)

During menopause, supporting the liver is essential. Gives lipotropic formula and phytoestrogenic herbs. Osteoporosis in menopause is also considered.

Similar Thought – A Contradictory Case of Sciatica

Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND

Our columnist finds a patient’s repetition of a symptom annoying, and then realizes that if it’s annoying it must be important.

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls – Constipation: A symptom of toxemia : Part 2 of 2

Sussanna Czeranko, ND

Outlines our early 20th century naturopathic elders’ approaches to treating constipation.

Education – Our Students at the Gathering: The traditions we risk, the questions they ask

David Schleich, PhD

Our Education columnist attends the Gathering in Portland.

January 2010 | Gastrointestinal

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Mona Morstein, ND

Provides recent statistics about NAFLD, along with etiological risk factors, signs and symptoms, and overall diagnosis and treatment options.

Raw Oats for Gastrointestinal Health

Jeff Clark, ND

Explains how use of raw oats can benefit patients suffering from ailments related to Candida species.

Tumor Mass vs. Spirit: Body and mind

Heidi Kussmann-Armstrong, ND

The author reviews a case history that causes her to reflect on the question, “What if living and dying are the necessary elements of healing?”

A Lesson on the Importance of a Comprehensive GI Intake

Steven A. Bailey, ND

A naturopathic physician successfully treats a 15-year-old boy from the Czech Republic with idiopathic GI pain.

Probiotics and Gastrointestinal Health

Sue Plummer, PhD; Iveta Garaiova, PhD; Marija Pevac-Djukic, MD(Serbia), ND

The authors discuss the important role of the gut microbiota in nutrition and metabolism, regulation of immune function, and protection.

Vis Medicatrix Naturae – El Curandero: The one who cures

Hanna Ian, NMD, MS

A colleague reminisces about her travels to the Yucatán where she and her public health students learn from the village curandero about indigenous medicinal plants, the nature of the soul, the crisis of the spirit, and the magic that surrounds us.

Docere – Optimization of Cellular Environment: The key factor to health

Darrel S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPh

Proposes that diet and nutrition are only a piece of the puzzle when it comes to cellular optimization.

Naturopathic News – Message From the President

James F. Winterstein, DC; Fraser Smith, ND

A rotating column from the presidents of naturopathic medical colleges.

What’s Happening in the Naturopathic Medical Community

Similar Thought – No Time to Waste

Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND

Our homeopathy contributing editor and columnist responds to a thought-provoking question from a student.

Botanical Insights – Abdominal Migraines: What are they really?

Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG)

Diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of abdominal migraines.

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls – Constipation: A symptom of toxemia

Sussanna Czeranko, ND

Education – A Baker’s Dozen by 2025: We can do this. We have to do this

David Schleich, PhD
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