Jannine Krause, ND, EAMP Naturopathic Perspective The quest to slow down the aging process is a daunting one, with a plethora of options that seem to be ever-changing, like the “flavor of the month” at a local ice cream shop. In a little over a decade of practice as a...
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Table of Contents | 2018
Gold Standard or Double Standard?
Sean Elizabeth Jackson, BA (Hons) Jason Marr, BSc (Hons), ND Student Scholarship – 2nd Place Research Review Evidence-Based Healthcare in Medical Malpractice When evidence-based medicine (EBM), now known as evidence-based healthcare (EBHC), was first introduced in...
Castor Oil & Age-Related Cataract – A Case for the Therapeutic Order
Mary Fu, BA, MA Jennifer Brusewitz, ND Student Scholarship – Honorable Mention Case Study The Therapeutic Order describes the foundational philosophical principles of naturopathic medicine and serves as a guiding force in its modern practice (Figure 1).1 The following...
The Spanish Mantle
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Nature Cure Clinical Pearls All the chief pores of the whole body are opened by the Spanish mantle in a very mild way; the dirt and phlegm are excreted. - Benedict Lust, 1900, p.37 Younger persons dip the Spanish mantle into a cold...
Adult Onset Acne: Case Study & Clinical Perspective
Briana Cain, NMD Tolle Causam Late-onset adult acne is a condition that seems to be presenting in many naturopathic medical practices at a growing rate. I see roughly 2 new cases of late-onset acne every month, with the majority of these cases being females over the...
Collaborative Teaching & Learning: What Mary Goggins Taught
David J. Schleich, PhD Education Like all professional education preparatory programs, medical education has 3 tiers, elucidated well by Donald Schon in his seminal 1986 book, Educating the Reflective Practitioner. The tiers include the basic sciences, applied...
IBS with Obesity
Justin Wise, CA, BComm Peter K. Raisanen, NMD, BSc Student Scholarship – Second Place Case Study Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel habit.1 IBS is categorized...
A Century After the Spanish Flu
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Nature Cure Clinical Pearls The very old and the very young showed themselves, on the whole, less susceptible. - Dr Bernard Fantus, 1918, p.635 None are so blind as those who cannot see that the average mortality of influenza patients...
Traumatic Brain Injury: Clinical Applications & Plausible Interventions
Cora Stover, ND Diana Zitserman, ND Radley M. Ramdhan Naturopathic Perspective Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, has been noted in history, literature, and medical societies for quite some time. Boericke noted it in one of his “Never well since…” rubrics, along with...
Autoimmune Disease: The Role of Gut Bacteria
Keegan Sheridan, ND Tolle Causam According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 23.5 million Americans suffer from autoimmune disease. Epidemiological data provide evidence that this number is also steadily rising throughout Westernized societies.1 More than 80...
Sleep-Disordered Breathing: An Under-recognized Cause of Chronic Disease – Part 2
David Nortman, ND Docere Part 1 of this article covered the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of obstructive sleep-apnea syndrome (OSAS). Below, we continue with a description of the sleep study and an overview of treatment methods. Laboratory Diagnosis The...
Diverticulitis: Naturopathic Care
Mona Morstein, ND, DHANP Vis Medicatrix Naturae Diverticular disease is the fifth most important gastrointestinal condition in Western countries.1 Diverticulosis is a condition featuring small herniated pouches, generally around 5-10 mm, in the colonic mucosal layer....
Lyme Disease: A Whole-Person Approach
Darin Ingels, ND, FAAEM Tolle Totum Lyme disease has become the fastest-growing insect-borne infectious disease in the United States, Europe, and Asia. In 2018, we are already hearing about the rising tick population and the expectation that Lyme disease will only...
Heartburn & Heartbeats: Exploring GERD & Atrial Fibrillation
Andrew Hubbard, BSc (Hons) Ellen Wong, BSc (Hons), ND Student Scholarship – First Place Research Review Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most commonly diagnosed heart arrhythmia in America.1,2 Most causes are of cardiovascular origin and include hypertension, coronary...
Reversing Stage 3 Kidney Disease: A Case Study
Shawna Eischens, ND Tolle Totum Why is my urine frothy? What can I do to help my kidneys from being damaged even further? What is the cause of protein in my urine? “John” had asked previous physicians these questions but had received no helpful or hopeful answers....
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
Naturopathic Support for Age-Related eGFR Decline: A Clinical Guide
Dr. Jenna Henderson, ND A clinical overview of kidney function changes with aging, common diagnostic pitfalls, and natural approaches to support renal health in older adults. Short Description This article examines the natural decline in kidney function...
Naturopathic Approach to Women’s Hormone Health: From Menarche to Menopause
Dr. Serena Goldstein, ND A comprehensive review of hormonal changes, mood, metabolism, and integrative strategies to support women’s health at every life stage. Short Description This article explores hormonal changes across the female lifespan—from menarche...
Spring 2026 Conference: Advancing Care in the Era of Progressive Disease
Orchestrated by one of the leading authorities in naturopathic and integrative medicine, Dr. Paul Anderson will be presenting the 19th International hybrid CME conference for Advanced Applications in Medical Practice (AAMP) during May 15th to 17th in Scottsdale,...
Sequencing in Multi-Mycotoxin Illness: A Case Report on Binding Capacity, Immune Modulation, Membrane Support, and Glutathione Therapy
Dr. Autumn Frandsen, ND Abstract This case describes a 71-year-old female presenting with acute-onset neuropsychiatric and systemic symptoms following relocation to a new office environment. Laboratory evaluation revealed elevated complement component C4a and...
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
By Lina Mockus, ND 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...
Arterial Plaque Regression: A Case-Based, Integrative Approach to Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Dr. Stephen Parcell, ND A preventive cardiology case demonstrates how advanced imaging, aggressive lipid optimization, and integrative therapies can reduce coronary plaque burden in a high-risk patient. This case report examines the regression of coronary...
Resolution of Exercise-Induced Asthma with Individualized Homeopathic Treatment: A Case Report
Dr. Michael Knapp, ND, DHANP 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...
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...
Managing Elevated Coronary Artery Calcium Scores: An Updated Clinical Guide
Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC A step-by-step, evidence-informed framework for interpreting high coronary calcium CT results, refining cardiovascular risk, and implementing integrative prevention strategies. Abstract This article provides an updated, clinically...
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
Dr. Erin Hayford, ND 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. This case report examines the integration...
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...
Managing Elevated Coronary Artery Calcium Scores: An Updated Clinical Guide
Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC A step-by-step, evidence-informed framework for interpreting high coronary calcium CT results, refining cardiovascular risk, and implementing integrative prevention strategies. Abstract This article provides an updated, clinically...
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
Dr. Erin Hayford, ND 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. This case report examines the integration...
Approaching Idiopathic Neuropathy: A Naturopathic Strategy Beyond Diabetes
Dr. Jason Porter, NMD A clinical overview of diagnosing and treating non-diabetic neuropathy through root-cause evaluation, including autoimmunity, infections, biotoxin exposure, and small fiber nerve pathology. Abstract This article explores a naturopathic...
Clinical Applications of Mind-Body Medicine: Somatic Awareness and the Wisdom of the Body
Allison Creech, M.Ed., ND An in-depth exploration of how somatic awareness, interoception, and relational neuroscience can support nervous system regulation, authenticity, and healing in clinical practice. Abstract This article examines mind-body medicine as a...
Perimenopausal Cognitive Changes (Brain Fog): A Comprehensive, Evidence-Informed Clinical Approach in a Patient with APOE4
Dr. Nicole Roberts, ND 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. Abstract In this case report, we see a 48-year-old female,...
Stress, Systems, and Survival: Mental Distress through an Evolutionary and Societal Lens
Dr. Leslie Solomonian, ND 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. Abstract This article examines...
Borage (Borago officinalis): Botanical Ally for Courage, Self-Expression, and the Restoration of Self-Love
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,...
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