Perimenopausal Cognitive Changes (Brain Fog): A Comprehensive, Evidence-Informed Clinical Approach in a Patient with APOE4

by NDNR | Jan 4, 2026 | 2026 | January

A case-based, integrative strategy for addressing brain fog, executive dysfunction, and long-term cognitive risk in perimenopausal women, including those with APOE4 genetic risk. Dr. Nicole Roberts, ND Abstract In this case report, we see a 48-year-old female, over...

Stress, Systems, and Survival: Mental Distress through an Evolutionary and Societal Lens

by NDNR | Jan 4, 2026 | 2026 | January

An exploration of mental distress as an adaptive survival response shaped by evolutionary biology, social structures, and ecological conditions—challenging symptom-focused models of mental health care. Dr. Leslie Solomonian, ND Abstract This article examines rising...

Borage (Borago officinalis): Botanical Ally for Courage, Self-Expression, and the Restoration of Self-Love

by NDNR | Jan 4, 2026 | 2026 | January

An integrative exploration of borage’s traditional uses, phytochemistry, and clinical applications in supporting self-compassion, stress resilience, and emotional regulation in naturopathic practice. Dr. Katelyn Mudry, ND, MSc Introduction Over the past year,...

Lavender Essential Oil and Anxiety Management: A Case Study

by NDNR | Jan 4, 2026 | 2026 | January

A case-based examination of oral lavender essential oil as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for generalized anxiety disorder in a patient seeking evidence-informed, integrative care. Dr. Jennifer Brusewitz ND Abstract This case study explores the use of a...

Olive Oil and Mental Health: A Scoping Review of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Outcomes

by NDNR | Jan 4, 2026 | 2026 | January

A comprehensive scoping review explores how olive oil and its bioactive constituents may influence depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health outcomes across clinical trials, epidemiological research, and preclinical models. Dr. Monique Aucoin ND MSc Vanessa...