Donese Worden, NMD Naturopathic Perspective Homeopathic medicines have a long history of clinical use for the treatment of chronic pain and depression. They may be used alone or integrated with other therapeutic modalities, including conventional medicine, traditional...
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Table of Contents | 2018
Insomnia: Circadian Rhythms & The Gut Microbiome
Yasaman Tasalloti, ND Docere With about 60 million Americans affected each year by insomnia and an estimated 8.5 million taking sleep medications, there is clearly a need for a slightly different therapeutic approach to this health concern. As the incidence of chronic...
10 Top Market Realities of Naturopathic Medical Education
David J. Schleich, PhD Education What’s It Really Like Out There? As every naturopathic physician knows, natural medicine is also known these days as “holistic” or “integrative” or “functional.” Some estimates put the aggregate population of active...
Sleep-Disordered Breathing: An Under-recognized Cause of Chronic Disease – Part 1
David Nortman, ND Docere We spend 1/4 to 1/3 of our time sleeping (or trying to), yet most medical care is focused on our waking hours. Sound sleep heals and restores the organism on all levels. Poor sleep, on the other hand, may cause, maintain, or exacerbate any...
What Begets Suicide?
Jonathan E. Prousky, ND, MSc, MA Naturopathic Perspective The first several minutes of the 2006 documentary, The Bridge,1 features what appears to be a rather idyllic day in San Francisco. The sky is blue and the Golden Gate Bridge is filled with sightseers and...
Antimicrobial Copper: The Solution to Superbugs?
Paul Herscu, ND, MPH Michael J. Norden, MD Naturopathic Perspective The rapid emergence of superbugs, ie, those resistant to essentially all drugs, threatens to return us to the horrors of the pre-antibiotic era when countless people died from common infections. The...
Food for Thought: How Sugar Can Affect Your Mental Health
Anna Garber, MSc Monique Aucoin, ND Sukriti Bhardwaj, BHSc Tolle Causam The field of nutritional psychiatry is relatively recent but is gaining momentum in terms of its evidence base and public interest.1 Several studies suggest a relationship between improved...
Resetting the Clock: The Key to Restoring Healthy Sleep
Jennifer Bahr, ND Tolle Totum When you have insomnia, you're never really asleep, and you're never really awake. With insomnia, nothing's real. Everything is far away. Everything is a copy of a copy of a copy. (Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club) As a naturopathic doctor who...
Sleep: The Emerging Science & Its Clinical Implications
Krista Anderson-Ross, ND Tolle Totum Sleep is a criminal waste of time, inherited from our cave days. (Thomas Edison) While it’s easy to believe that sleep deprivation is a manifestation of the modern world and the effects of increasingly occupied opposable thumbs,...
The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis: The Biological & Clinical Basis for Using Probiotics in Mental Health Disorders
Jeremy Appleton, ND Vis Medicatrix Naturae The gut-brain axis is a communication network that links the central nervous system (CNS) with the enteric nervous system. The anatomical network includes the brain and spinal cord (CNS), autonomic nervous system (ANS),...
Message from the President: National University of Natural Medicine
David J. Schleich, PhD Education Now into its seventh decade, National University of Natural Medicine (NUNM) has been building its brand, building professions, building natural medicine healthcare, building natural medicine research, and building a permanent campus...
Hydropathic Advice for Women
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Under this column free advice according to the rules of the Natural Method of Healing will be given to all subscribers of The Kneipp Water Cure Monthly. - Ludwig Staden, 1900-1901 (heading at the beginning of each...
An Elemental Primer: Use of Elemental Diets in IBD and IBS – Part 2
Gary Weiner, ND, LAc Naturopathic Perspective In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the history, indications, and mechanisms of action of an elemental diet (ED). Part 2 offers prescribing recommendations, tips, and 3 cases demonstrating practical use. Prescribing the...
When Testosterone Drops: Anti-Aging for Male Baby Boomers
Janice Seibert, ND Naturopathic Perspective The testes, unlike the ovaries, are capable of making testosterone well past the age of 70. Compared to women, men do not experience an abrupt reduction in endogenous sex hormone production.1 Rather, testosterone decline in...
Soul Mates: Naturopathic Medicine & Spirituality
David J. Schleich, PhD Education We are spiritual beings having a physical experience. (Pierre Teilhard de Chardin) Seasoned naturopathic doctors know that the spiritual history of a patient in a medical intake, while...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND A clinical review of evidence-based botanical and nutritional compounds that support serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic, and stress-response pathways in...
Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A 38-year-old female with predictable mid-cycle and late luteal migraines achieved relief through an integrative approach combining nutrition, botanicals, supplementation, and conventional care. Short...
Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil in Women’s Health: Clinical Evidence and Applications
By Dr. Artemis Morris, ND From ancestral kitchen wisdom to modern research, exploring how the Mediterranean diet supports hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and longevity. Short Description This article examines the Mediterranean diet as a...
Lactational Mastitis: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Protocols
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND Understanding the causes, symptoms, and evidence-based conventional and alternative therapies — including probiotics, allicin, and therapeutic ultrasound — to support recovery and prevent recurrence. Short Description: This article...
Fluoxetine During Development Damaged Hearing and the Brainstem
ARCADIA TALLMAN 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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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