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Table of Contents | 2020
Notes from the Field: March, 2020
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Jared L. Zeff, ND, VNMI, LAc The following is not an article prepared for a medical journal. Not every statement of fact is cited or referenced. This is a commentary on the medicine, a running set of observations about practice in the...
Complex Chronic Illness: Retraining the System with Mind-Body Medicine
Tolle Totum Lauren Tessier, ND Naturopathic physicians are taught to treat the whole person and find the underlying cause of illness. In times of quick appointments, mountains of paperwork, and insurance mandates, we rarely have the time to have more than a “bare...
A Return to Balance
The Vital Conversation James Sensenig, NDJudith Boice, ND, LAc, FABNO, VNMI This article joins a series of articles in NDNR that are based on transcripts of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI)’s Wednesday morning call-in program, The Vital...
Candid Post-Covid Considerations: Protecting Our Core Ideas in Naturopathic Education
David J. Schleich, PhD As our digital and local lives expand and our physical and global ones contract, this sea change will create and destroy value. (Mark Carney, 2020) In the naturopathic community, there has been wonderful growth in the past quarter-century...
Guided Imagery for Pain Relief: Improving Clinical Outcomes with Mind-Body Healing
Tolle Causam Sasha Pustam, ND (inactive) According to psychotherapist Belleruth Naparstek, guided imagery is “a form of deliberate, directed daydreaming – a purposeful use of the imagination that deploys words and phrases designed to evoke rich, multisensory fantasy...
Benzodiazepines & Anxiety: A Case Study Using Natural Alternatives
Alli ErdahlJessica Nagelkirk, ND Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be associated with significant anxiety and depression that decrease the patient’s quality of life.1 Due to their rapid-acting effects, benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for anxiety...
Carpe Momentum: A Mindful Message
Jim Massey, ND, HANP We’re all familiar with the adage “Carpe diem,” meaning “Seize the day.” I remember first hearing “Carpe annum” as we approached the New Year’s Day holiday, reminding us to seize the year ahead. These words of wisdom offer worthy advice. With the...
Helping the Body Sing: Resolving Chronic Pain Using Touch
Naturopathic Perspective Christopher Maloney, ND As someone who has read hundreds of thousands of pages since graduating from NUNM back in 2002, I’d like to think that my intelligence is my major asset as a doctor. But everything I’ve learned is a distant second to...
Bio-Electric Chemistry in Practice: A Case Study
Tolle Totum Darrell S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPh Everyone is tired of feeling tired, and as a practitioner of natural medicine, my goal is to understand why when a patient consults me. From generation to...
Insomnia, Substance Use, & Anxiety: Looking to the Therapeutic Order to Restore Balance
Student Scholarship – 3rd Place Case Study Lana FerrisJennifer Brusewitz, ND As naturopathic physicians, we understand that quality sleep is foundational to our patients’ well-being. Many patients suffer from comorbid conditions that interfere with...
COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2: Diagnostic Testing Overview
Docere David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN, IFMCP, FACN There is a lot of conversation and controversy surrounding the issue of laboratory testing as it pertains to COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2. This has generated an unfortunate amount of media misreporting...
Notes from the Field: February, 2020
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Jared L. Zeff, ND, VNMI, LAc The following is not an article prepared for a medical journal. Not every statement of fact is cited or referenced. This is a commentary on the medicine, a running set of observations about practice...
Homeopathy, Part 2
The Vital Conversation James Sensenig, NDThomas A. Kruzel, ND This is the second part of a 2-part article based on discussions with Dr Thom Kruzel, of Scottsdale, AZ, and moderated by Dr Jim Sensenig, the founder of the Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI). They...
The Brave New World of eLearning: Let’s Not Strap on Feathered Wings
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Dickens nailed it when he wrote in 1859, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” [A Tale of Two Cities] Two centuries later, the best and the worst are before us in the higher education and healthcare terrains. There is...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine
RAZI BERRY Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine A Conversation with Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff Fehling on Remote Quantum Technology and Human Performance Interest in frequency medicine and subtle energy technologies continues to grow...
Increased Intracellular NAD+ Levels via Oral Supplementation With a Novel Liposomal Delivery Method: A Non-Randomized Crossover Study
Blair E, Miller A, McDonald R. Introduction: NAD+ is a critical coenzyme for cellular energy production, DNA repair, and sirtuin activity, with levels known to decline with age. While oral NAD+ supplementation is proposed for healthy aging benefits, its efficacy in...
Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) as a Contributor to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Dr. Todd Maderis, ND Exploring immune dysregulation, viral reactivation, mitochondrial impairment, and treatment implications in post-EBV fatigue syndromes. Abstract This article examines the role of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) reactivation and immune exhaustion in the...
Intravenous Phosphatidylcholine in Severe Refractory Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Case Report
Melanie Stein, ND Clinical improvement in treatment-refractory MCAS with normal conventional biomarkers and profound oral intolerance through membrane lipid therapy. This case report describes a 34-year-old woman with severe, treatment-refractory mast cell activation...
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...
Perimenopausal Cognitive Changes (Brain Fog): A Comprehensive, Evidence-Informed Clinical Approach in a Patient with APOE4
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...
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...
Perimenopausal Cognitive Changes (Brain Fog): A Comprehensive, Evidence-Informed Clinical Approach in a Patient with APOE4
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
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
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
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
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...
Desperate patients are looking for you
Right now, someone in your community is Googling "how to get off antidepressants safely."They're not alone. Searches for "antidepressant withdrawal" are up 200%. In Canada, taper-related searches have increased 160 to 180% over the last few years.They're...
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Digoxin Prescribed to Some Patients Can Lead To Higher Death Risk
According to a study published Aug. 11 in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, doctors need to use caution when prescribing digoxin to patients with atrial fibrillation as it can cause debilitating strokes. The print version will appear Aug. 19. Digoxin,...
The Current Status of Psilocybin Research: Depression, Anxiety & Trauma
By Pam Conboy Part 3 (a. & b.) of this series will provide an overview of the current status of psilocybin research in a variety of conditions. Today’s article will focus on its efficacy in depression, anxiety, and trauma. Breakthrough Therapy (2018;2019) ...
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...
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AANP and AANMC Urge Naturopathic Community to Act: Proposed Federal Rule Threatens ND Student Loan Access and Future Workforce
Washington, DC — The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) are calling on naturopathic physicians, students, patients, and all allies to urgently submit public comments opposing a...
The Night Sky Changed Emotional State in 2.5 Minutes
Night sky photos activated all 6 dimensions of awe, increased positive emotion, and restored mental focus in under 3 minutes. People Who Looked at the Night Sky Felt Vastly Different Within Minutes Photographs of deep space and starry night skies activated all 6...
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