Naturopathic Perspective CATHERINE CLINTON, ND Sixty-percent of children experience trauma before the age of 16 years, according to a recent statewide survey.1 This study, which followed 1500 children for a period of 25...
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Table of Contents | 2020
Chronic Autoimmune Neutropenia: Case Study of a 4-Year-Old Female
Tolle Totum ELISABETH BASTOS, BSC, ND, RACU Neutrophils are known for their important role in fighting extracellular bacteria and fungal infections.1 They are involved in innate immunity via their recruitment and activation...
Notes from the Field: December, 2019
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Jared L. Zeff, ND, VNMI, LAc The following is a 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...
Dialing Up the Vis, Part 3
The Vital Conversation James Sensenig, ND This is the third part of a 3-part article from The Vital Conversation that took place on June 22, 2016. It is part of a new series of articles in NDNR that is based on transcripts of conversations that occurred on Wednesdays...
Public Sector Higher Ed: Slippery Slope or the Next Best Path?
Education David J. Schleich, PhD We’ve been sparring with the biomedicine industry all along the professional formation continuum (education, research, licensing) for a very long time. We have also been joining some aspects of the mainstream’s strategies for a...
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Regenerative Medicine Fred G. Arnold, DC, NMD Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is the third topic in my series about regenerative medicine treatments for painful musculoskeletal conditions. This regenerative injection procedure was originally used in 1987 following...
Fatigue Due to Mold Exposure: Pathophysiology
Tolle Causam Lauren Tessier, ND Illness resulting from mold and mycotoxin exposure is gaining more traction and attention. As the paradigm shift occurs, mold and mycotoxin-induced illness (MMII) should be brought to the forefront of clinical education, both in school...
Kratom: Miracle Herb or Public Health Danger?
Naturopathic Perspective Saul Marcus, ND Mitragyna speciosa (common name, kratom) is an herb from Southeast Asia. Traditionally, it has been used by workers to help them have more stamina during long workdays. A tea would be brewed from leaves, and consumed throughout...
An Integrative Approach: Case Study of Comorbid Major Depressive Disorder & T1DM
Tolle Totum Jaclyn Graham, BSc, ND The prevalence of depression in type 1 diabetic patients may be 3 times higher than that of non-diabetic patients in the general population, while 40% of patients with type 1 diabetes also have anxiety.1 The consequences of...
Low-Dose Lithium: An Effective Treatment for Mood Disorders
Tolle Causam Nicole Cain, ND, MA Pharmaceutical lithium carbonate is widely considered one of the most effective medications in psychiatry for treating bipolar depression. However, due to the potentially toxic effects of lithium at high doses, many doctors are...
Mood Disorders: Safe, Effective, and Natural Solutions
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Todd A. Born, ND, CNS Mood disorders are mental health issues that primarily impact a person’s emotional state; an affected person may experience periods of extreme happiness, extreme sadness, or both, that last at least several weeks.1 In the...
Notes from the Field: November, 2019
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Jared L. Zeff, ND, VNMI, LAc The following is a 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...
Dialing Up the Vis, Part 2
The Vital Conversation James Sensenig, ND This is the second part of a 3-part article from The Vital Conversation that took place on June 22, 2016. It is part of a new series of articles in NDNR based on transcripts of conversations that occurred on Wednesdays for...
Fertility in Primary Care: A Case Study
Naturopathic Perspective Erin Westaway, ND Infertility is typically diagnosed after a couple has not been able to conceive or maintain a pregnancy after several months of unprotected, well-timed intercourse. For women under age 35, the diagnosis is typically not given...
Endocrine Impacts of Mycotoxins
Tolle Causam Lauren Tessier, ND There has been a groundswell of information recently about mold, mycotoxins, and their impacts on health. Many in the allopathic community are familiar with fungal allergies and fungal infections but are much less familiar with, or even...
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Restorative Formulations Launches the NeuroSynergy Clinical Series
Four professional-grade formulas targeting distinct neurochemical pathways to support mood, stress resilience, and cognitive function are now available exclusively to licensed practitioners. Montpelier, VT, March 27, 2026 — Restorative Formulations has released the...
Quantum Energy Effects on Cell Recovery Rates
Author: Robert Sheaff, PhD, and Ian Mitchell Abstract This study investigated whether quantum field exposure generated by Leela Quantum Bloc Technology influences cell recovery rates in human cell lines. A series of double-blind experiments were conducted using Human...
Naturopathic Medicine Institute Announces Vital Gathering 2026: Clinical Training in Therapeutic Touch and Vitalist Practice
TEMPE, AZ / March 25, 2026 The Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI) announces Vital Gathering 2026, its annual continuing education conference for naturopathic physicians and students, taking place April 24–26, 2026, at Sonoran University of Health Sciences....
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Sports Medicine: Clinical Applications in Concussion and Musculoskeletal Injury
Joseph Thomas, MD, MBA, Fellow of Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine In collaboration with Oxygen Health Systems Abstract Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has gained traction as an adjunct in sports medicine, particularly in concussion management and musculoskeletal injury....
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,...
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...
New Research Shows Multi-Ingredient Cortisol Formula Improves Stress, Sleep, and Mood Outcomes
Vital Nutrients Releases Clinical Findings on Plant-Based Cortisol Balance Vital Nutrients has released new research highlighting the benefits of Cortisol Balance, a plant-based dietary supplement formulated to support healthy energy, stress response, and recovery. A...
Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Emerging Health Risks and Clinical Implications
Frasier Smith, ND Abstract Understanding how persistent plastic particles infiltrate human physiology—and what clinicians can do to help patients mitigate exposure and health impacts. Micro- and nanoplastic exposure is now ubiquitous, with growing evidence linking...
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...
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...
New Research Shows Multi-Ingredient Cortisol Formula Improves Stress, Sleep, and Mood Outcomes
Vital Nutrients Releases Clinical Findings on Plant-Based Cortisol Balance Vital Nutrients has released new research highlighting the benefits of Cortisol Balance, a plant-based dietary supplement formulated to support healthy energy, stress response, and recovery. A...
Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Emerging Health Risks and Clinical Implications
Frasier Smith, ND Abstract Understanding how persistent plastic particles infiltrate human physiology—and what clinicians can do to help patients mitigate exposure and health impacts. Micro- and nanoplastic exposure is now ubiquitous, with growing evidence linking...
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...
The Fertility Factor No One Talks About: Men’s Energetic Health
Dr. Laura Chan, ND, L.Ac. While male fertility is usually framed around sperm quality and lifestyle, emotional suppression and energetic stagnation may play a critical role in sexual vitality, reproductive wellness, and overall health. Abstract This article...
Male Factor Infertility: Naturopathic Case Insights and Lifestyle-Based Interventions to Improve Sperm Health
Khivan Oberoi, ND Exploring the clinical complexities of male infertility and the impact of lifestyle, environmental, and naturopathic interventions on reproductive outcomes — with real-world case examples that demonstrate how integrative care can optimize...
Mind, Immunity & Male Fertility: A Psychoneuroimmunological View of Male Reproductive Health
Dr. Nicole Cain Exploring how chronic stress, inflammation, and the gut-brain-hormone connection influence sperm quality—and how integrative, mind-body interventions can restore reproductive vitality in men. Abstract This article examines male infertility...
Targeting Mitochondrial Function for Upstream Steroidogenesis and Adrenal Health
Chris D. Meletis, N.D. A clinical framework for restoring adrenal and gonadal hormone balance by supporting mitochondrial bioenergetics, antioxidant capacity, and adaptogenic stress resilience—upstream of testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid therapies. Abstract...
Recognizing Paternal Postpartum Depression: An Underaddressed Component of Perinatal Mental Health
Alexsia Priolo Understanding the signs, risk factors, screening tools, and family-wide impacts of paternal postpartum depression—and how clinicians can better support fathers throughout the perinatal period. Abstract This article highlights paternal postpartum...
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