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Police investigating fatal shooting in southeast
Struggling to sell one multi-million dollar home currently on the market won’t stop actress and singer Jennifer Lopez from expanding her property collection. Lopez has reportedly added to her real estate holdings an eight-plus acre estate in Bel-Air anchored by a...
Coronavirus: France deaths at city 14,400 ahead Macron lockdown
Struggling to sell one multi-million dollar home currently on the market won’t stop actress and singer Jennifer Lopez from expanding her property collection. Lopez has reportedly added to her real estate holdings an eight-plus acre estate in Bel-Air anchored by a...
Philanthropy & Naturopathic Medicine: What Gives?
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Because the healthcare and higher-education sectors are in turmoil and many are worried, the role of philanthropy to keep it all going is important to understand. As enrollments in the education sector contract for a while, the value...
Friedrich Eduard Bilz (1842-1922)
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE It is Nature that cures, not we. ~ Friedrich E. Bilz, 1898, p.6 Our only task then is to aid this vital power, and the subject of this present work is to thoroughly teach how it may be done. ~ Friedrich E. Bilz,...
UBCNM Program Closure: A Canary in a Coal Mine?
Open Letter to the Profession David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN By now many of you are undoubtedly aware of the decision by the University of Bridgeport (UB) to cease further enrollment and complete a “teach-out” in its 20-year old naturopathic medical...
Tell Me Your Story: Narrative Medicine in the Therapeutic Relationship
Tolle Totum Lauren (McKinney) Mandych Paul Epstein, ND Before every session, I take a moment to remember my humanity. There is no experience that this man has that I cannot share with him, no fear that I cannot understand, no suffering that I cannot care about,...
Taming the Reptilian Brain
Naturopathic Perspective Jim Massey, ND, HANP We find ourselves living in a most tumultuous time of our human civilization. We face a fork in the road, where we can either move forward and work together or we can further separate ourselves from one another and risk...
CBD Cases & Clinical Pearls: Anxiety & Depression
Integrative Cannabis Aimée Gould Shunney, ND Despite lightning-fast expansion of clinical use of hemp CBD (cannabidiol) in recent years, there is still a dearth of information available for healthcare practitioners (HCPs) that details the intricacies and pitfalls of...
Pleasure as Medicine: A Case Study
Tolle Causam Nicola Dehlinger, ND Jane is a 48-year-old woman who presented to clinic with anxiety. She had experienced anxiety since childhood, but it went undiagnosed until 2008, when she had her first full-blown panic attack. She also had severe endometriosis and...
The AANMC at 20: Crossing to the Next Decade
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Since 2001 the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) has been promoting the naturopathic profession in North America from its educational perch. One top-of-mind focus all this time has been recruitment of new...
Holistic Use of CBD for Acne
Integrative Cannabis Rob Streisfeld, NMD Don’t judge a book by its cover. I am sure you’ve heard this phrase many times, but if the cover being referred to is the health of a person’s skin, you might actually understand that what’s inside has a direct relationship to...
Chronic Major Depression: Rapid Improvement Using Naturopathic Therapies
Student Scholarship – Second Place Case Study Courtney K. Pickworth, BA Lai Chim Chan, ND Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a significant public health concern associated with increased functional disability and mortality.1 Patients with depression have at least a...
Hope for Healing: Case Studies of Patients with Mental/Emotional Concerns
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Shawna Eischens, ND The highest ideal of cure is rapid, gentle, and permanent restoration of health, or removal and annihilation of the disease in its whole extent, in the shortest, most reliable, and most harmless way, on easily comprehensible...
Picrorhiza & Neopicrorhiza: Applications in Allergic & Inflammatory Lung Disorders
Botanical Insights Jillian Stansbury, ND Neopicrorhiza schrophulariiflora and Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora have been used traditionally for allergies, asthma, and inflammatory disorders, including liver disease. Neopicrorhiza grows in high-altitude locales of the...
Homeopathic Dermatology
Tolle Causam Sharum Sharif, ND In my general, primary care practice, 1 out of every 4 patients has a skin disorder/condition. As many of you know, treating skin conditions/disorders can be challenging, to say the least. I believe they are even significantly...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
When Rib Pain Comes from the Spine: Thoracic Radiculopathy and Targeted Platelet-Based Treatment
After 2 years of persistent right costal-margin pain, negative visceral evaluations, and unsuccessful conservative treatment, neurodynamic testing and targeted examination localized a suspected T10 radicular source with additional thoracic articular and peripheral neural involvement. A single image-guided, multi-structure platelet-based intervention was followed by substantial and durable improvement in pain and function.
When Pain Was Where Shame Lived: Abdominal Pain and the Mind-Body Connection
After imaging failed to reveal a significant structural explanation for severe recurrent abdominal pain, attention shifted toward chronic stress, body image, and the mind-body connection. This case explores the patient’s experience with craniosacral therapy and integrative care as her relationship with her body changed and her abdominal pain ultimately resolved.
Medication-Induced Kidney Injury: Mechanisms, Risk Factors, and Prevention
Medications may account for an estimated 20% of community- and hospital-acquired acute kidney injury, with risk amplified by CKD, older age, chronic disease, dehydration, and polypharmacy. This review examines the major mechanisms of drug-induced nephrotoxicity and practical strategies for medication review, hydration, renal monitoring, and prevention.
Low Testosterone and Cardiovascular Disease: Risk Marker, Mediator, or Both?
Low testosterone is consistently associated with adverse cardiovascular outcomes, but whether it is a cause of vascular disease or a marker of underlying metabolic and inflammatory dysfunction remains unresolved. This review examines the epidemiology, vascular mechanisms, hypertension and atherosclerosis data, TRAVERSE findings, and the cardiovascular implications of TRT-induced erythrocytosis.
When Menopausal Symptoms Aren’t Menopause: Lessons from a Case of Pituitary Hypophysitis and the Value of Comprehensive Endocrine Assessment
Adrianne M. Cook, ND, FABNE A case report illustrating how fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, metabolic dysfunction, and vasomotor symptoms initially attributed to menopause revealed underlying hypopituitarism, central adrenal insufficiency, and secondary...
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S): When “Eat Less, Move More” Backfires in Active Adults
Ben Alter, MA, ND How chronic low energy availability disrupts metabolism, hormones, recovery, immune function, and performance—and why recreationally active individuals may be especially vulnerable. This article explores Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), a...
Vitamin D Beyond Bone Health: Emerging Roles in Immunity, Metabolic Health, PMOS, and Disease Prevention
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND From widespread deficiency to VDR signaling across tissues, this review synthesizes evidence on how vitamin D shapes immunity, infection severity (including COVID-19), tumor biology, uterine fibroids, metabolic syndrome, and PMOS—and outlines...
Liver-Centered Model of Midline Adiposity & MASLD
by Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA Discover how hepatic steatosis, insulin resistance, and liver dysfunction contribute to visceral fat accumulation, and explore evidence-informed assessment and treatment strategies that integrate modern hepatology with...
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Assessment: An Integrative Approach
Dr. Juline Savaya, ND Beyond “Unexplained” Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: An Integrative Approach to Immune, Hormonal, Thrombophilic, and Male-Factor Assessment Pregnancy loss occurs in approximately 15% to 20% of recognized pregnancies, though the true prevalence...
Migraines and Menopause: Two Case Studies
By Jillian Finker, ND Explore how naturopathic approaches effectively address hormonal migraines in menopausal women through real-life patient case studies. Summary: This article explores two case studies of women suffering from migraines during menopause. It...
Chronic Clostridioides difficile Infections: Two Naturopathic Case Studies
Exploring two complex cases of recurrent C. difficile infections unresponsive to antibiotics and FMT, and how naturopathic interventions supported long-term remission and restored quality of life. Short Description: Recurrent C. difficile infections pose a significant...
The 2026 AzureWellness Summit
Building a Community of Practitioners to Inspire Healthier Families June 22–26 Five Day Virtual Event of Education, Insight, and Whole-Person Wellness AzureWell is pleased to announce the Azure Wellness Summit, a free five-day virtual event taking place June...
The Silent Male Infertility Epidemic: How Men Can Protect & Restore Their Fertility
Dr. Samuel Madeira, N.M.D. Infertility affects about 180 million people worldwide and at least 15% of couples in the United States alone. The far-too-often overlooked factor in fertility medicine today is the male contribution, accounting for the cause of 30-50% of...
Co-Prescribing Probiotics with Antibiotics: The Case for Omni-Biotic AB 10
Omni-Biotic Human clinical trials demonstrate that functionally targeted Omni-Biotic AB 10 prevents diarrhea, reduces C. difficile risk, and eliminates multidrug resistant organism colonization in the gut. Introduction Antibiotics are among the most...
Migraines and Menopause: Two Case Studies
By Jillian Finker, ND Explore how naturopathic approaches effectively address hormonal migraines in menopausal women through real-life patient case studies. Summary: This article explores two case studies of women suffering from migraines during menopause. It...
Chronic Clostridioides difficile Infections: Two Naturopathic Case Studies
Exploring two complex cases of recurrent C. difficile infections unresponsive to antibiotics and FMT, and how naturopathic interventions supported long-term remission and restored quality of life. Short Description: Recurrent C. difficile infections pose a significant...
The 2026 AzureWellness Summit
Building a Community of Practitioners to Inspire Healthier Families June 22–26 Five Day Virtual Event of Education, Insight, and Whole-Person Wellness AzureWell is pleased to announce the Azure Wellness Summit, a free five-day virtual event taking place June...
The Silent Male Infertility Epidemic: How Men Can Protect & Restore Their Fertility
Dr. Samuel Madeira, N.M.D. Infertility affects about 180 million people worldwide and at least 15% of couples in the United States alone. The far-too-often overlooked factor in fertility medicine today is the male contribution, accounting for the cause of 30-50% of...
Co-Prescribing Probiotics with Antibiotics: The Case for Omni-Biotic AB 10
Omni-Biotic Human clinical trials demonstrate that functionally targeted Omni-Biotic AB 10 prevents diarrhea, reduces C. difficile risk, and eliminates multidrug resistant organism colonization in the gut. Introduction Antibiotics are among the most...
From PCOS to PMOS: What the Name Change Means for Your Practice
Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, ND A clinical review of the landmark renaming of PCOS to PMOS and why this shift reframes the condition as a whole-body endocrine and metabolic disorder requiring broader assessment and long-term care. This article explores the recent...
Collaborative Fertility Care: How Naturopathic Doctors and Nurse Practitioners Can Expand Integrative Treatment Options
Dr. Nora Pope ND, FCP A clinical exploration of how collaborative ND–NP care can bridge prescribing limitations, integrate restorative fertility strategies, and expand access to individualized reproductive treatment. This article examines the clinical value of...
Resolving Fatigue, Food Sensitivities, and PMS in a 38-Year-Old Female: A Gut–HPA Axis Case Report
Dr. Brian Lamoreux, ND, MA, LPCC A clinical case exploring the interconnected roles of HPA axis dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, food reactivity, and stress physiology in new-onset fatigue and premenstrual symptoms. This case report follows a 38-year-old woman with...
Progesterone Resistance and Implantation Failure: An Integrative Approach to Endometrial Receptivity
Dr. BreAnna Guan, ND A whole-person exploration of how inflammation, endocrine disruptors, metabolic dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and stress may impair progesterone signaling and compromise fertility. This article examines progesterone resistance as an...
Age-Related Fertility Decline: Improving Oocyte Quality Through Integrative Naturopathic Care
Dr. Shannon Sinsheimer, ND A clinical review of mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and evidence-informed nutritional strategies to support oocyte maturation, embryo quality, and successful conception in advanced reproductive age. This article explores...
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Actionable Habits That Help You Lose Weight and Stay Healthy
Simone McFarlane Achieving sustainable weight loss isn’t about dramatic diets or fleeting willpower; it’s about forming habits that support your body’s natural balance and energy. Wellness-focused changes that are consistent, manageable, and grounded in how...
Naturopathic Applications of Mild Hyperthermia
Applications in Practice John H. Furlong, ND Naturopathic medicine sits at a crossroads. As we progress through the 21st century, we have an opportunity to re-assert our unique leadership place in natural medicine. We can challenge ourselves to build on our...
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Allergy Research News Release
RAZI BERRY 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 category...
Strive Compounding Pharmacy Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
ARCADIA TALLMAN 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...
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