Aarti Patel, ND ABSTRACT This case study explores menopausal acne in a 55-year-old female with severe skin barrier damage from a history of using medical-grade prescription, as well as over-the-counter acne topicals, along with a more recent history of supplementing...
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Mechanisms of Aging and Neurodegeneration
Exploring Thiamine Deficiency, Catecholamine Toxicity, and Angiotensin II Quinn Rivet, ND Exploring how thiamine deficiency, catecholamine-induced neurotoxicity, and Angiotensin II contribute to neurodegeneration and aging in the brain. Introduction This paper aims to...
Breaking the Cycle: Understanding PCOS-Related Skin Manifestations
Pathophysiology, Clinical Implications, and Evidence-Based Naturopathic Interventions Galina Mironova, ND Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder with systemic effects, including significant dermatologic manifestations. Acne, hirsutism,...
From Pain to Relief: A Shingles Victory with Homeopathy
Michael Knapp, ND, DHANP How a 51-Year-Old Female Achieved Fast Relief from Shingles Using Classical Homeopathy Abstract This case illustrates the successful treatment of shingles with individualized homœpathic medicine in a 51-year-old female. The outcome is...
Geriatric Syndrome—Bone Up, Muscle Up, and More with Myostatin Inhibition
Chris D. Meletis, N.D. How Myostatin Inhibition Supports Bone Density, Prevents Sarcopenia, and Enhances Musculoskeletal Health in Aging Populations Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are major concerns for aging individuals, often leading to fractures and loss of...
Topical Treatments for Rosacea: A Clinical Comparison of Efficacy and Patient Outcomes
Jordan Robertson, ND A detailed evaluation of the most commonly prescribed topical treatments for rosacea, comparing efficacy, patient suitability, and clinical outcomes. Rosacea significantly affects patients' quality of life, and evidence indicates that any...
Mental Health & Insomnia – May 2025 | Volume 20 | Issue 5
Issue Details Volume 20 | Issue No.05Published: May 2025Theme: Mental Health and InsomniaISSN: 2169-1622 [simplebooklet src="https://simplebooklet.com/embed.php?wpKey=xbnZ815tnZmF3SIlTBBI6f&source=wordpress" width="100%" height="637"]
Occupationally Exacerbated Palmoplantar Dermatitis with Systemic Triggers
Carrie Phillips, ND Introduction As naturopathic physicians, we recognize that medicine is both an art and a science. It requires clinical reasoning, empirical evidence, and intuition that comes from experience. This balance is reflected in our practice, which is a...
The Integrative Management of Psoriasis
A Case Study in Homeopathy, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Medicine A comprehensive, patient-centered approach to managing psoriasis by addressing root causes through homeopathy, gut health, and metabolic balance. By Marisa Kassimir, ND Introduction and Case Presentation...
Optimizing Healthy Aging for Older Adults
Insights from a Case Series Using a Novel Supplement Regimen Jen Palmer, ND; Joseph M. Keenan, MD Dietary supplements can provide older adults a therapeutic option for maintaining optimal health without relying on prescription drugs. This article summarizes key...
From Kitty Litter to Cortical Recovery
A Naturopathic Case Study on Reversing CIRS-Induced Brain Atrophy Eric Dorninger ND, LAc This case study examines a 39-year-old male with severe neurological symptoms linked to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) triggered by endotoxin exposure from a kitty...
From Toxicology to Clinical Application:
Applying Primary Source Research to Homeopathic Practice Jamie Oskin, ND, DTBRm, DHANP In a previous NDNR editorial, I gave a review of a groundbreaking new conference at Sonoran University in Tempe, Arizona, that was a collaborative project of the American Institute...
Therapeutic Order: Navigating an Ever-Increasing Toxic World
Healing Chronic Illness through Environmental Medicine By Kim Furtado, N.D. Exposure to heavy metals, persistent organic pollutants, and other chemicals is rising, with no clear end in sight. The identification of novel forever chemicals, contamination of everyday...
Allergies, Asthma & Eczema: Pediatric Treatment of the Atopic Triad
Autumn Frandsen, ND Abstract The atopic triad—eczema, asthma, and allergies—frequently presents early in pediatric patients and often shares overlapping immune dysfunction and environmental triggers. In this clinical review, Dr. Autumn Frandsen explores the...
Homeopathic Case Study: Treating PANDAS with Tarentula Hispanica
A Case Study on Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Strep (PANDAS) Successfully Managed with Homeopathy By Jennifer Bahr, ND, DHANP, FMAPS Background Summary & Initial Case History: LW was an 8-year-old female who presented to my...
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Strive Compounding Pharmacy Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
ARCADIA TALLMAN Strive Compounding Pharmacy has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, alleging a coordinated effort to suppress competition and restrict patient access to lawful compounded GLP-1 medications. The complaint, filed on...
The First Health Food Store in America Was Opened by a Naturopathic Doctor in 1896
In 1896, a 24-year-old German immigrant named Benedict Lust opened a small store in New York City. He called it a “Kneipp store,” named after Father Sebastian Kneipp, the German priest whose water cure treatments had saved Lust’s life after conventional doctors gave...
A Publisher’s Warning: The Pediatric Cases That Cross My Desk 20 Years Later
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher When we started publishing cases in the Journal of Applied Naturopathic Medicine (formerly NDNR), the bulk of pediatric cases were mild: ear infections, upper respiratory infections, rashes, food allergies. Parents who brought their...
Gentle
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher Why Starting Gentle Is Actually Radical The order you do things matters. When baking bread, repairing an engine, building a house; do it out of order and it fails. In medicine, we’ve reversed the order. We start with the strongest...
Three pigs
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher Before medicine had metrics, it had stories built on observation that carried clinical truths in plain words. One of them still teaches a rule of clinical success. Build foundations, then treat. The Three Little Pigs understood the...
Your n=1 study doesn’t count.
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher After 20 years publishing NDNR monthly, I've heard this dismissal of case reports countless times. But I've come to believe we're overlooking something critical: Medicine has always been built on careful observation of individual...
New Pain Signalling Switch Discovered by Tulane‑Led Team May Transform Treatment
A team of scientists from Tulane University and eight partner institutions has identified a previously unknown way that nerve cells communicate to trigger pain. In a study published in Science on November 20 2025, the researchers show that nerve cells can release an...
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...
Naturopathic Applications of Mild Hyperthermia
Applications in Practice John H. Furlong, ND Naturopathic medicine sits at a crossroads. As we progress through the 21st century, we have an opportunity to re-assert our unique leadership place in natural medicine. We can challenge ourselves to build on our...
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...
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...
Naturopathic Applications of Mild Hyperthermia
Applications in Practice John H. Furlong, ND Naturopathic medicine sits at a crossroads. As we progress through the 21st century, we have an opportunity to re-assert our unique leadership place in natural medicine. We can challenge ourselves to build on our...
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...
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...
The Role of Histamine and Serotonin in Upper GI Motility: Clinical Insights from Three Case Reviews
Bradley Bush, ND Exploring how neuroimmune imbalances between histamine and serotonin contribute to dysmotility, GERD, and bloating—and how targeted integrative strategies can improve outcomes. Abstract This article reviews the interplay between histamine and...
FDA Removes Black Box Warnings from Hormone Replacement Therapy
New review of research shows benefits outweigh risks for women who start treatment within 10 years of menopause onset After more than two decades, the FDA is finally removing the black box warnings that have kept millions of women from accessing hormone replacement...
Clinically Proven Natural Support for Autoimmune Rheumatic Conditions
Authors: Devin Miles, ND & Elizabeth Sutherland, ND Emerging research highlights how botanicals such as berberine, cordyceps, rehmannia, and rosmarinic acid can modulate immune pathways and reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid...
The Integration of Naturopathic Medicine and Pharmacy: A Collaborative Approach
Emma Pollon-MacLeod, BSc., N.D. Adam Livingston, PharmD, RPh Uniting naturopathic doctors and pharmacists creates a patient-centered model that addresses chronic illness, reduces polypharmacy, and improves long-term health outcomes. This article explores how...
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