Tolle Totum Reena Singh, ND Infertility affects 1 out of 8 couples1 and can be a sign of other imbalances and deficiencies in the body. When HG presented to my office, she was a 38-year-old woman who had been trying to get pregnant for 12 years. She had already...
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Table of Contents | 2020
Naturopathic Fertility Care: Five Common Missteps Made by Naturopathic Physicians
Docere Khivan Oberoi, ND The reality of infertility is upsetting on an individual level, and the statistics and projections of growth on a population basis are quite alarming. One in 8 couples and over 7.4 million women in the United States will seek assistance to...
A Surprising Menopause Case Study, Part 2
Tolle Totum Deborah McKay, ND In Part 1 of this case study, published in December 2019, I wrote about a 50-year-old woman who presented in January 2019 with a laundry list of health complaints. Some were chronic, such as recurrent sinus infections, GI disturbances,...
Adrenal Fatigue: Environmentally Induced Adrenal Hypofunction?
Tolle Causam Andrea Gruszecki, ND Normal adrenal gland function is essential during acute and chronic stress responses.1 Although commonly used, the term “adrenal fatigue” is not considered a diagnosable illness by allopathic medicine, perhaps because the effects of...
Love & Male Factor Infertility: What’s Oxytocin Got to Do with It?
Tolle Totum Breanna M. Guan, ND Oxytocin has rightly claimed its name as the hormone of love, with its essential role in birth, bonding, milk production, and feeding. We now know how important oxytocin is for social and emotional development in newborns and children...
Prolozone
Regenerative Medicine Fred G. Arnold, DC, NMD Prolozone therapy shall be the second in our series of discussions about regenerative joint injection procedures. Prolozone is another misunderstood and often-overlooked treatment for painful musculoskeletal...
How to Make a Living: Naturopathic Grads Have a Decision to Make
Education David J. Schleich, PhD At the end of a long day at a recent conference, a half-dozen new naturopathic doctors, just recovering from NPLEX, were looking for advice. They sought perspective on what it takes, business-wise, to succeed out of the gate in...
Déjà Vu All Over Again: An Identity for the Profession
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Did you hear 'em talkin' 'bout it on the radioDid you try to read the writing on the wallDid that voice inside you say I've heard it all beforeIt's like Deja Vu all over again(John Fogerty) At a naturopathic conference in England this...
Notes from the Field: October, 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...
Mycotoxicosis: A Complex Case Following Acute Mold Exposure
Tolle Causam Lauren Tessier, ND Mold illness comes in many different forms, with the most widely acknowledged forms being allergic and infectious, and the more controversial form being mycotoxicosis and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Molds and their...
Castor Oil: Magic or Myth – Part 4
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Marisol Teijeiro, ND In the early 1900s, naturopathic medicine migrated to North America where the conventional medicine system was in full force. Imagine – a world that had since been a mix of snake oil salesmen, Native American shamans,...
SIBO in a Young Woman: A Cure with Botanical Medicine
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Matthew Strickland, ND Abstract Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is increasingly recognized as both an underdiagnosed condition and a contributor to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This case study describes a 19-year-old female who...
NPLEX: What Board Certification Actually Means
Practice Building Joy Stevens, ND, JD, PE Congratulations! You passed NPLEX. No, you are not board-certified. NPLEX Exam The Naturopathic Physician Licensing Examination (“NPLEX”) is a 2-part examination, the purpose of which is to ensure a licensure candidate...
Dialing Up the Vis, Part 1
The Vital Conversation James Sensenig, ND This is the first of a new series of articles in NDNR based on transcripts of The Vital Conversation. The conversations occurred on Wednesdays for several years and were hosted by Jim Sensenig, ND, and other senior vitalists....
James Sensenig, ND: In Memoriam; December 1, 2019
JARED ZEFF, with a little help from my friends James Sensenig (“call me Jim”) was an intelligence officer in the US Army during the Viet Nam War. They picked the most capable people for that assignment. In 1974, he enrolled in the National College of Naturopathic...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
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...
Biliary Hyperkinesia in Functional RUQ Pain: A Naturopathic Case Study
Lisa Jung, ND, FABNG Abstract Biliary hyperkinesia is an emerging functional gallbladder disorder characterized by elevated gallbladder ejection fraction and right upper quadrant pain in the absence of gallstones. This case study follows a 32-year-old woman with...
Klebsiella Dysbiosis and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Naturopathic Case Study
Exploring the gut–joint connection in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis, highlighting the role of Klebsiella overgrowth, naturopathic interventions, and sustained clinical remission. Jennifer Cornell, ND Abstract Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic...
Chronic Clostridioides difficile Infections: Two Naturopathic Case Studies
Jillian Finker, ND 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. Abstract: Clostridoides difficile infection or CDI...
Interpreting the Unusual: Functional Insights from Atypical Breath Test Patterns
Dr. Bradley Bush, ND Unlock hidden patterns in hydrogen and methane testing—learn how atypical breath test results reveal valuable functional insights for gut health and individualized treatment strategies. Abstract Breath testing is a cornerstone diagnostic tool for...
Myasthenia Gravis and the Intestinal Microbiome: Naturopathic Translation into Clinical Practice
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Emerging research links gut dysbiosis and low butyrate production to myasthenia gravis. This article explores how naturopathic medicine can translate these findings into safe, patient-centered interventions. Abstract Emerging research suggests...
Akkermansia muciniphila: Clinical Insights on a Next-Generation Probiotic
Sara Love, ND A clinician’s guide to when—and when not—to use A. muciniphila: evidence for gut-barrier support, metabolic and immune effects, pasteurized vs live formulations, and patient selection. Abstract Akkermansia muciniphila is an emerging “next-generation”...
Functional Fermentation: Naturopathic Treatment of Entamoeba histolytica
Lauren Geyman, ND This case highlights how a naturopathic protocol—combining antiparasitic botanicals, targeted probiotics, and fermented foods—successfully eradicated Entamoeba histolytica while restoring gut balance and reducing inflammation. Abstract: Infection...
The Gut–Brain Axis: How the Nervous System Shapes Gut Health
Maura Henninger, ND Understanding the gut–brain connection reveals how stress, the autonomic nervous system, and the microbiome shape digestion, immunity, and emotional well-being—and how naturopathic care can restore balance. Abstract The gut–brain axis is a dynamic...
Early MASH Reversal: Mediterranean Diet and Naturopathic Co-Management
Anna Kolomitseva, ND A 51-year-old woman with severe steatosis and minimal fibrosis achieved early liver and metabolic improvements through a Mediterranean-style diet, low-impact activity, sleep support, and adjunctive nutraceuticals co-managed with conventional...
The Silent Toll: How Celiac Disease Drives Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders
Christine Bowen, ND, FABNG Abstract Celiac disease (CD) is increasingly recognized as a systemic autoimmune condition whose psychiatric and neurological manifestations often precede or overshadow gastrointestinal symptoms. Evidence demonstrates strong associations...
Early MASH Reversal: Mediterranean Diet and Naturopathic Co-Management
Anna Kolomitseva, ND A 51-year-old woman with severe steatosis and minimal fibrosis achieved early liver and metabolic improvements through a Mediterranean-style diet, low-impact activity, sleep support, and adjunctive nutraceuticals co-managed with conventional...
Akkermansia muciniphila: Clinical Insights on a Next-Generation Probiotic
Sara Love, ND A clinician’s guide to when—and when not—to use A. muciniphila: evidence for gut-barrier support, metabolic and immune effects, pasteurized vs live formulations, and patient selection. Abstract Akkermansia muciniphila is an emerging “next-generation”...
Functional Fermentation: Naturopathic Treatment of Entamoeba histolytica
Lauren Geyman, ND This case highlights how a naturopathic protocol—combining antiparasitic botanicals, targeted probiotics, and fermented foods—successfully eradicated Entamoeba histolytica while restoring gut balance and reducing inflammation. Abstract: Infection...
The Gut–Brain Axis: How the Nervous System Shapes Gut Health
Maura Henninger, ND Understanding the gut–brain connection reveals how stress, the autonomic nervous system, and the microbiome shape digestion, immunity, and emotional well-being—and how naturopathic care can restore balance. Abstract The gut–brain axis is a dynamic...
The Silent Toll: How Celiac Disease Drives Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders
Christine Bowen, ND, FABNG Abstract Celiac disease (CD) is increasingly recognized as a systemic autoimmune condition whose psychiatric and neurological manifestations often precede or overshadow gastrointestinal symptoms. Evidence demonstrates strong associations...
Clinical Commentary: Climate Change, Tick-borne Illness, and the Shifting Landscape of Clinical Practice
Lynn Klassen, ND Carolyn Mukai, ND Rising temperatures and changing habitats are driving the spread of Lyme disease and co-infections into new regions—challenging outdated risk maps, diagnostic tools, and clinical assumptions. Abstract Climate change is expanding the...
Restoring Cellular Integrity: Phospholipid Therapy as a Key Treatment of Refractory Tick-Borne Disease
Melanie Stein, ND A clinical case highlights how intravenous phosphatidylcholine and targeted membrane repair strategies supported lasting recovery in a patient with refractory Lyme and co-infections. Abstract This case describes a 47-year-old female high school...
Oxaloacetate: A Missing Link in CFS, Long-Haul COVID, and Mitochondrial Performance
Chris D. Meletis, N.D. Abstract Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) share overlapping pathophysiological mechanisms, with mitochondrial dysfunction emerging as a central driver of persistent fatigue, cognitive impairment, and multisystem dysregulation....
Post-Pandemic Clinical Medicine: Addressing Long-COVID and Vaccine Injuries
Post-Pandemic Clinical Medicine: Strategies for Treating Long-COVID and Vaccine-Related Injuries Paul S. Anderson, NMD A comprehensive review of definitions, pathogenesis, diagnostics, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches for managing Long-COVID and...
Unmasking Long COVID: Healing Through Immune Modulation in Adolescents
Sarah Cassidy, ND Abstract Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, is an increasingly recognized condition affecting not only adults but also adolescents. Though often underdiagnosed in younger populations, it can present with a wide range of...
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