by NDNR | Aug 6, 2018 | 2018, 2018 | August, Pediatrics
Docere Stacey Shillington, ND Our bodies are designed to thrive in the sun, and yet we are living in a sun-deprived society. In fact, over 40% of the US population is deficient in vitamin D, otherwise known as the “sunshine vitamin.”1 This number is disturbing...
by NDNR | Aug 6, 2018 | 2018, 2018 | August, Opinions Editorials
Letter to the Editor Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Our friend and mentor, Steve Austin, passed away late last winter, close enough to the Ides of March that he would have noticed and made a comment about it had he had been allowed the opportunity. My contact with Dr Austin...
by NDNR | Aug 6, 2018 | 2018, 2018 | August, Pediatrics
Tolle Totum Dana Schmidt, ND CJ, a 9-year-old boy, came to our clinic with his father and aunt. He was a healthy-looking child, and I was struck by his impeccable appearance. His hair was neatly parted and slicked to the side, his clothes were stylish and neat, and...
by NDNR | Aug 3, 2018 | 2018, 2018 | August, Pediatrics
Docere Teresa Neff, ND, CLE As naturopathic physicians, we enthusiastically encourage our patients to eat a varied diet that nourishes their bodies. Adult patients who struggle to eat healthfully can generally reason themselves into making acceptable food choices....
by NDNR | Aug 3, 2018 | 2018, 2018 | August, Pediatrics
Tolle Totum Chris D. Meletis, ND Increased intestinal permeability – otherwise known as leaky gut – is associated with a surprising number of health concerns, including seasonal allergies, autoimmune disorders (eg, rheumatoid arthritis), migraines, depression, and...