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Table of Contents | 2018 | January
An Elemental Primer: Use of Elemental Diets in IBD and IBS – Part 1
Gary Weiner, ND, LAc Naturopathic Perspective The elemental diet (ED) has enjoyed a revival in the naturopathic community largely due to the efforts of Drs Allison Siebecker and Steven Sandberg-Lewis, who have consistently presented it as 1 of 4 treatment options for...
Probiotics in IBS
Keegan Sheridan, ND Docere Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder characterized by recurring abdominal pain and discomfort, as well as alterations in bowel habits without demonstrable pathology.1 It is prevalent in the developed world, with 10-15% of...
NAFLD: Hepatic Manifestation of Metabolic Syndrome
Asia Muhammad, ND Tolle Causam Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the hepatic manifestation of metabolic syndrome (MetS). NAFLD (also referred to as NASH, or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis) constitutes a spectrum of simple steatosis, steatohepatitis, and...
CD vs NCGS – My Patient Tested Negative for Celiac – Now What?
McKenzie Treloar Mescon, ND Tolle Totum I am sure I am not alone that patients seek my help in understanding their reaction to gluten when they have tested negative for celiac disease. This article is a summary of my efforts to clear the haze around gluten sensitivity...
The COHERENT Method
Matt Marturano, ND Tolle Totum A Biopsychosocial Approach to Functional Digestive Disorders Since the release of the Rome IV criteria and a series of articles in a special issue of Gastroenterology (Volume 150, Issue 6, May 2016), there has been an upsurge in interest...
Hydrogen Sulfide Dysbiosis: A Case Study
Nirala Jacobi, BHSc, ND Naturopathic Perspective “Mary,” a 65-year-old woman, was referred to me for further treatment for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). She had been given the diagnosis of SIBO in 2015 following a lactulose breath test, and despite...
Micropathology of SIBO: Bridging a Gap Between Research & Clinical Practice
Manoji-Tharaka Gamaralalage, BScChris Hergesheimer, BA, MAKarrin Fairman-Young, ND Tolle Causam Abstract The human-gut microbiome is illuminated as a multifactorial signature of aging and a modulator of health and disease. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)...
Love Your Microbiome: Creating Homeostasis in Our Micro-World
Maria Del Mar Rodriguez-Berrios, ND Abstract This article reviews how early-life microbial exposures, antibiotic use, birth mode, and diet shape gut microbiome diversity and immune homeostasis across the lifespan. It summarizes mechanisms linking dysbiosis to barrier...
Leaky Gut: Is There a Test for That?
Alisun Bonville, ND Docere Leaky gut, ie, increased intestinal permeability, is a term that gets a lot of attention on health blogs and advertisements these days. Many Americans are curious about increased intestinal permeability and believe it to be a contributing...
Biofilms: What Have We Learned from the Research?
Paul S. Anderson, NMD Docere The medical relevance of biofilms in human illness is better understood now than ever before. A simple PubMed search using the terms “biofilm” and “human” yields 14 417 publications – an indication of the breadth and depth of research on...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Allergy Research Group Announces Peer-Reviewed Publication Advancing Thyroid and Endocrine Integration Science Collaborative research led by ARG’s Medical Affairs and Scientific Advisory Board reinforces the company’s commitment to thyroid...
Dr. Chris D Meletis Oxaloacetate: A Missing Link in CFS, Long-Haul COVID, and Mitochondrial Performance
Adam Livingston: The Integration of Naturopathic Medicine and Pharmacy: A Collaborative Approach
Dr. Bush Bradley And The Role of Histamine and Serotonin in Upper GI Motility
Thymosin Alpha-1 Restored Immune Function Across Five Organ Systems
The thymus peptide upregulated 1,198 genes tied to energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cell cycle regulation. The Thymus Shrinks With Age and Takes Immune Function With It The thymus gland loses 95% of its immature immune cells with age, and the peptide it produces to...
Fluoxetine During Development Damaged Hearing and the Brainstem
Fluoxetine exposure during early auditory development drove 91 gene expression changes in the brainstem, reduced the stability of mature neural circuits, and left lasting hair-cell damage in the inner ear. Fluoxetine Changed the Developing Auditory Brain and Left the...
Eight Communities You Never Thought of That Can Be a Goldmine for Finding New Patients
Advancing Public Health Through Community Alignment Valuing self-reliance and freedom, certain enthusiast groups are naturally drawn to holistic, naturopathic, and integrative care because it aligns with their ethos of personal autonomy and preparedness. These are...
Overcoming Objections to Pay Cash for Doctor’s Visits: Scripts Your Staff Can Use
Razi Berry Handling Objections Handling objections to paying cash for doctor’s visits can be a delicate task. It requires empathy, clear communication, and an understanding of the patient's concerns. Here are some effective scripts that your staff can use to address...
Fifteen Questions to Get Patient Commitment
Razi Berry A practical tool for doctors, practice managers, and staff to support patient decision-making and follow-through Practitioners often say they do not want to be salespeople. In practice, sales are simply a decision and a transaction between two people. One...
The Gut-Heart-Prostate Connection: The Link between Intestinal, Cardiovascular, and Prostate Health in Men
How the gut microbiome, systemic inflammation, and metabolic health link cardiovascular disease and prostate disorders—and what integrative care can do about it. This article explores the shared metabolic, inflammatory, and microbiome-driven pathways linking...
Resolution of Exercise-Induced Asthma with Individualized Homeopathic Treatment: A Case Report
A case demonstrating sustained remission of exercise-induced asthma, allergic oropharyngeal symptoms, and recurrent respiratory infections in an adolescent following constitutional homeopathic care. This case report describes the resolution of exercise-induced asthma,...
Arterial Plaque Regression: A Case-Based, Integrative Approach to Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
A preventive cardiology case demonstrates how advanced imaging, aggressive lipid optimization, and integrative therapies can reduce coronary plaque burden in a high-risk patient. Dr. Stephen Parcell, ND This case report examines the regression of coronary artery...
Closing the Care Gap in Atrial Fibrillation: An Evidenced-Based Role for Naturopathic Doctors
Dr. Olivia Greenspan, ND RN Abstract Structured risk factor modification and longitudinal lifestyle care can improve atrial fibrillation outcomes beyond rate and rhythm control alone. This article examines atrial fibrillation as a progressive, risk factor–driven...
Managing Elevated Coronary Artery Calcium Scores: An Updated Clinical Guide
A step-by-step, evidence-informed framework for interpreting high coronary calcium CT results, refining cardiovascular risk, and implementing integrative prevention strategies. Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC Abstract This article provides an updated, clinically grounded...
The Gut-Heart-Prostate Connection: The Link between Intestinal, Cardiovascular, and Prostate Health in Men
How the gut microbiome, systemic inflammation, and metabolic health link cardiovascular disease and prostate disorders—and what integrative care can do about it. This article explores the shared metabolic, inflammatory, and microbiome-driven pathways linking...
Resolution of Exercise-Induced Asthma with Individualized Homeopathic Treatment: A Case Report
A case demonstrating sustained remission of exercise-induced asthma, allergic oropharyngeal symptoms, and recurrent respiratory infections in an adolescent following constitutional homeopathic care. This case report describes the resolution of exercise-induced asthma,...
Arterial Plaque Regression: A Case-Based, Integrative Approach to Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
A preventive cardiology case demonstrates how advanced imaging, aggressive lipid optimization, and integrative therapies can reduce coronary plaque burden in a high-risk patient. Dr. Stephen Parcell, ND This case report examines the regression of coronary artery...
Closing the Care Gap in Atrial Fibrillation: An Evidenced-Based Role for Naturopathic Doctors
Dr. Olivia Greenspan, ND RN Abstract Structured risk factor modification and longitudinal lifestyle care can improve atrial fibrillation outcomes beyond rate and rhythm control alone. This article examines atrial fibrillation as a progressive, risk factor–driven...
Managing Elevated Coronary Artery Calcium Scores: An Updated Clinical Guide
A step-by-step, evidence-informed framework for interpreting high coronary calcium CT results, refining cardiovascular risk, and implementing integrative prevention strategies. Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC Abstract This article provides an updated, clinically grounded...
IS TYLENOL SAFE DURING PREGNANCY?
Understanding Risk Factors, Not Causation Learn how much Tylenol pregnant women can safely take, what risk factors matter, and why glutathione status—not acetaminophen itself—determines safety during pregnancy. IN THIS ARTICLE • Key Takeaways: Tylenol Safety...
Functional Longevity Summit 2026 Sets Stage for Next Wave in Precision and Regenerative Medicine
Phoenix, Arizona — Healthcare practitioners across naturopathic, functional, regenerative, and precision medicine are gearing up for one of the most comprehensive clinical education events of the year. The 2026 Functional Longevity Summit, hosted in Phoenix from...
A Somatic Approach to Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease: Unbinding Fear and Grief from the Renal System
A naturopathic case exploring how structured somatic medicine can support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and quality of life alongside conventional care in end-stage renal disease. Dr. Erin Hayford, ND This case report examines the integration of a...
Approaching Idiopathic Neuropathy: A Naturopathic Strategy Beyond Diabetes
A clinical overview of diagnosing and treating non-diabetic neuropathy through root-cause evaluation, including autoimmunity, infections, biotoxin exposure, and small fiber nerve pathology. Dr. Jason Porter, NMD Abstract This article explores a naturopathic framework...
Clinical Applications of Mind-Body Medicine: Somatic Awareness and the Wisdom of the Body
An in-depth exploration of how somatic awareness, interoception, and relational neuroscience can support nervous system regulation, authenticity, and healing in clinical practice. Allison Creech, M.Ed., ND Abstract This article examines mind-body medicine as a...
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IS TYLENOL SAFE DURING PREGNANCY?
Understanding Risk Factors, Not Causation Learn how much Tylenol pregnant women can safely take, what risk factors matter, and why glutathione status—not acetaminophen itself—determines safety during pregnancy. IN THIS ARTICLE • Key Takeaways: Tylenol Safety...
Quantum Energy Field and Its Effects on Cellular ATP Production Rates in Human Cells
Author: Robert Sheaff, PhD, and Ian Mitchell Abstract This study investigated whether quantum field exposure generated by Quantum Upgrade based on Leela Quantum technology, influences adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in human cell lines. This double-blind...
Georgia State Brain Researchers Draw Cellular Blueprint for How We Think, Feel
A new study from experts with Georgia State University has achieved a long-standing goal in neuroscience: showing how the brain’s smallest components build the systems that shape thought, emotion and behavior, by demonstrating how specific cell types, chemical...
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Allergy Research News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Allergy Research Group Announces Peer-Reviewed Publication Advancing Thyroid and Endocrine Integration Science Collaborative research led by ARG’s Medical Affairs and Scientific Advisory Board reinforces the company’s commitment to thyroid...
Strive Compounding Pharmacy Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
Strive Compounding Pharmacy has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, alleging a coordinated effort to suppress competition and restrict patient access to lawful compounded GLP-1 medications. The complaint, filed on January 14, 2026, in...
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