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Table of Contents | 2022 | May

Studying in a Variety of Conditions Improves Learning

Variability is crucially important for learning new skills. Consider learning how to serve in tennis. Should you always practice serving from the exact same location on the court, aiming at exactly the same spot? Although practising in more variable conditions will be...

Why I became a Naturopathic Doctor 

Holly Lucille, ND, RN I grew up in the Midwest,  the daughter of two pharmacists, and was very well versed in the Western medical approach: “You don’t feel well? Here, take this pill.” Even at a very young age I was troubled by this approach to health and always...

Notes from the Field- March 2022

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 field. It’s not meant to be...

Take a Break from Social Media to Improve Mental Health

From University of Bath Asking people to stop using social media for just one week could lead to significant improvements in their wellbeing, depression and anxiety and could, in the future, be recommended as a way to help people manage their mental health say the...

Hormone Regulator of Low-Protein Diet Benefits

From Pennington Biomedical Research Center A single hormone appears to coordinate the lifespan extension produced by a low-protein diet. A new study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, published in the journal Nature Communications, found that reducing the...

Gut Microbiome Can Tell Us About Concussion Status

From Houston Methodist A recently published study by Houston Methodist scientists suggests telltale signs of concussions might be found in the gut. By taking blood, stool and saliva samples from 33 Rice University football players, the researchers were able to examine...

Increased Chemical Exposure in Pregnant Women

From University of California - San Francisco A national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to development. Many of the chemicals that the women...

Botanicals for Graves’ Disease 

Botanicals for Graves’ Disease  An Herbal Case Study  BRIAN KEENAN, ND, LAC  During my early years as a clinical intern I was tasked with seeing a new patient who was considered difficult. She was irritable, untrusting, and many in the clinic had...

Melatonin & Glucose Homeostasis

A Complex Relationship GINA BROWN  RICK BHIM, ND, CCNM  Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a global health concern, affecting over 462 million individuals worldwide.1 It is a widely common condition in clinical practice and is a significant burden on the healthcare...

Linking Heart Disease in People with Diabetes Using Gene Mapping

From American Heart Association A risk score based on a gene map predicted the likelihood of high blood pressure leading to heart problems or stroke in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed...

Exploring Electrical Synapses in the Brain

From Max-Planck-Gesellschaft They are part of the brain of almost every animal species, yet they remain usually invisible even under the electron microscope. "Electrical synapses are like the dark matter of the brain," says Alexander Borst, director at the MPI for...

Vis Medicatrix Naturae Quercetin, Vitamin C, and Beyond 

Helping Patients Through the Allergy Season  HOLLY LUCILLE, ND, RN  Abstract Seasonal allergies and chronic respiratory conditions often involve immune overreaction, leading to histamine release, inflammation, and persistent discomfort. This article reviews...

How Political Orientation Shapes How We Perceive Others

From University of Toronto A new U of T Scarborough study finds that liberals and conservatives differ in how they perceive dominance in women, which may influence their likelihood to vote them into political office. "We found that conservatives and liberals read...

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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. This case study...

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. This case study...

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Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine

Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine

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 within integrative and naturopathic...

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