Oxytocin, Music, and Social Connection
Oxytocin is a naturally occurring hormone that has been shown to promote social interaction, such as cooperation and affiliation. It… Oxytocin, Music, and Social Connection
New Research Supporting the Use of Balneotherapy in Arthritis
Two new research studies serve as reminders of the power of balneotherapy techniques to ease pain and inflammation. Balneology is… New Research Supporting the Use of Balneotherapy in Arthritis
More Details on Dairy: A2 Beta Casein Milk Raises Glutathione Levels
Sometimes dairy gets a bad wrap, being one of the top 8 common food allergens. There has been research and… More Details on Dairy: A2 Beta Casein Milk Raises Glutathione Levels
A Toothpaste that May Replace the Need for Traditional Fillings
Dr. Kazue Yamagishi, of the FAP Dental Institute, Tokyo, Japan, has developed a brilliant new oral compound for the treatment… A Toothpaste that May Replace the Need for Traditional Fillings
Marijuana Use Could Have Negative Impact on Cerebral Blood Flow
The popularity of marijuana as a medicinal agent, and also as a recreational substance has increased dramatically within the last… Marijuana Use Could Have Negative Impact on Cerebral Blood Flow
Breastfeeding How We Can Better Support Nursing Women
Naturopathic Perspective Keri Layton, ND The conversation about the role of women in the workplace has reached fever pitch in… Breastfeeding How We Can Better Support Nursing Women
The Vaginal Microbiome: Its Role in Fertility, Pregnancy, & Preterm Labor Risk
Tolle Totum Artemis Morris, ND, MS, LAc Infertility, defined as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected sex,… The Vaginal Microbiome: Its Role in Fertility, Pregnancy, & Preterm Labor Risk
Female Infertility: Case Studies Using Naturopathic Interventions
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Kate Naumes, ND Carina Parikh, MSN, MSiMR David Daniels Infertility affects as many as 12.3% of women… Female Infertility: Case Studies Using Naturopathic Interventions
Alopecia in Menopause
Tolle Causam Andrea Purcell, NMD Alopecia that occurs in menopause is really a type of late-onset Female-Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL),… Alopecia in Menopause
22: The Veteran & the Naturopathic Doctor
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Every day of every year, year after year veterans take their own lives. Today 22… 22: The Veteran & the Naturopathic Doctor
Supporting Busy Women Lifestyle, Diet, & Medicinal Food
Jillian Stansbury, ND Botanical Insights My practice is filled with busy women who are struggling to work, manage a household,… Supporting Busy Women Lifestyle, Diet, & Medicinal Food
Oenothera Biennis A Modern Remedy with Traditional Roots
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Joanna Thiessen, ND Oenothera biennis, or evening primrose, is a plant native to North America which… Oenothera Biennis A Modern Remedy with Traditional Roots
Phytoestrogens: Varying Effects Across a Lifespan
Student Scholarship – 2nd Place Research Review Allison Wills & Fraser Smith, MATD, ND Phytoestrogens are a controversial topic in… Phytoestrogens: Varying Effects Across a Lifespan
Research Supports the use of Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) in the Treatment of PMS
In a September article from the Journal of Herbal Medicine, it was concluded that Melissa officinalis has significantly greater success… Research Supports the use of Melissa Officinalis (Lemon Balm) in the Treatment of PMS
New Research on Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) and Diabetes
A recent research article highlights bitter melon (Momordica charantia) as a powerful tool in treating type two diabetes. Bitter melon… New Research on Bitter Melon (Momordica charantia) and Diabetes
Criticism of Recent Article on Dietary Supplements Causing Liver Injury
A recent article in Hepatology, comments on an increase in herbal and dietary supplements (HDS) induced liver injury in the… Criticism of Recent Article on Dietary Supplements Causing Liver Injury
American Botanical Council finds sponsor for Coffee Fruit Research
FutureCeuticals, Inc. has recently adopted Coffea spp., Rubiaceae through the American Botanical Council’s (ABC’s) “Adopt-an-Herb program. ABC’s “Adopt-an-Herb” program provides… American Botanical Council finds sponsor for Coffee Fruit Research
Research Supporting Biopsychosocial Interventions for IBS
This September, an article from the Journal of Gastrointestinal Liver Disease, highlighted psychological interventions for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It… Research Supporting Biopsychosocial Interventions for IBS
New Research Showing the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting in Health and Disease
New research is beginning to question whether the benefits of fasting may be had by simply altering the times in… New Research Showing the Benefits of Intermittent Fasting in Health and Disease
American Academy of Pediatrics Renegotiates Pre-toddler Screen Time
With the astute acknowledgement that “ ‘screen time has merely become ‘time,’” the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has reformulated… American Academy of Pediatrics Renegotiates Pre-toddler Screen Time