A Somatic Approach to Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease: Unbinding Fear and Grief from the Renal System

by Matt | Jan 8, 2026 | 2026 | January, Chronic Disease Management, Dr. Erin Hayford, Mental Health

A naturopathic case exploring how structured somatic medicine can support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and quality of life alongside conventional care in end-stage renal disease. Dr. Erin Hayford, ND This case report examines the integration of a...

Approaching Idiopathic Neuropathy: A Naturopathic Strategy Beyond Diabetes

by NDNR | Jan 4, 2026 | 2026 | January, Dr. Jason Porter, Naturopathic Perspective, Neurology / Mind-Body Medicine

A clinical overview of diagnosing and treating non-diabetic neuropathy through root-cause evaluation, including autoimmunity, infections, biotoxin exposure, and small fiber nerve pathology. Dr. Jason Porter, NMD Abstract This article explores a naturopathic framework...

Clinical Applications of Mind-Body Medicine: Somatic Awareness and the Wisdom of the Body

by NDNR | Jan 4, 2026 | 2026 | January, Allison Creech, Mind/Body, Neurology / Mind-Body Medicine

An in-depth exploration of how somatic awareness, interoception, and relational neuroscience can support nervous system regulation, authenticity, and healing in clinical practice. Allison Creech, M.Ed., ND 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

by NDNR | Jan 4, 2026 | 2026 | January, Dr. Nicole Roberts, Mental Health, Women's Health

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. Dr. Nicole Roberts, ND Abstract In this case report, we see a 48-year-old female, over...

Stress, Systems, and Survival: Mental Distress through an Evolutionary and Societal Lens

by NDNR | Jan 4, 2026 | 2026 | January, Dr. Leslie Solomonian, Mental Health, Mind/Body

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. Dr. Leslie Solomonian, ND Abstract This article examines rising...

Borage (Borago officinalis): Botanical Ally for Courage, Self-Expression, and the Restoration of Self-Love

by NDNR | Jan 4, 2026 | 2026 | January

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,...