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Psudoscience

Razi Ann Berry, Publisher   After 20 years publishing NDNR’s Applied Naturopathic Medicine journal, I've watched "dangerous pseudoscience" become the standard of care. You may remember we were called irresponsible for publishing IV nutrient protocols. Now there's...

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Homeopathy

Razi Ann Berry, Publisher   We started publishing homeopathic medicine cases in 2005. Many told me I would kill our credibility, that it was “pseudoscience” or that no  serious medical journal would touch it. I was told I’d never attract conventional doctors as...

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Illuminating Pain Management

Illuminating Pain Management

The Benefits of Acupuncture and Low-Level Laser Therapy SHAWN M. CARNEY, ND Naturopathic physicians are often sought out by patients frustrated with the superficial quality of care they receive from some conventional medical doctors; those seeking pain relief are no...

Case Studies | 2022

Insomnia Could Lead to Cognitive Decline in Later LIfe

From University of Helsinki The Helsinki Health Study at the University of Helsinki investigated the development of insomnia symptoms in midlife and their effects on memory, learning ability and concentration after retirement. The follow-up period was 15-17 years....

Adventurous Play May Lower Mental Health Issues in Children

From University of Exeter Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research. A study led by the University of Exeter asked parents how often...

Young Men: Diet Helps Depressive Symptoms

From University of Technology Sydney Young men with a poor diet saw a significant improvement in their symptoms of depression when they switched to a healthy Mediterranean diet, a new study shows. Depression is a common mental health condition that affects...

Neurophysiology of Psychopathy

From Nanyang Technological University Neuroscientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), University of Pennsylvania, and California State University, have established the existence of a biological difference between psychopaths and...

Could Poor Eyesight be Masquerading as Cognitive Decline?

From University of South Australia Millions of older people with poor vision are at risk of being misdiagnosed with mild cognitive impairments, according to a new study by the University of South Australia. Cognitive tests that rely on vision-dependent tasks could be...

Addressing Lung Failure Earlier to Prevent COPD

From La Jolla Institute for Immunology If you've ever struggled to breathe, you've had a moment of hypoxia -- a lack of oxygen. Hypoxia can have long-term effects. In fact, doctors describe hypoxia as an "initial insult." Experiencing hypoxia is a known trigger for...

Processing Emotions Requires Good Sleep

From University of Bern Researchers at the Department of Neurology of the University of Bern and University Hospital Bern identified how the brain triages emotions during dream sleep to consolidate the storage of positive emotions while dampening the consolidation of...

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...

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