Nathan Horek, ND There are a number of theories and models to describe the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying mood disorders. The biology is complex and varied, yet with stepping stones of concrete and comprehensible mechanisms. This can provide distinct targets...
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Mindfulness & CA
Athanasios Psihogios, BA Monique Aucoin, BMSc, ND While many resources and treatments for managing malignancy are available for cancer patients, both the disease itself and concomitant therapies can compromise quality of life (QOL). Due to the complexity of...
Dramatic Cure for Depression: A Case of Red-Tailed Hawk
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, MSW The first and foremost homeopath to introduce and document bird remedies is Jonathan Shore, MD, of California. However, we have found in the Reference Works computer program information on various other bird remedies that we have...
Curcumin: A Potential Powerhouse for RA Treatment
Holly Lucille, ND, RN In conventional practices, NSAIDs and glucocorticoids are used the most frequently for RA treatment, but they also bring with them a host of side effects, especially in long-term use. Possible adverse effects include stomach and liver damage,...
The Role of Emotions in Health: Part 2
Iva Lloyd, ND, RPP When it comes to health, emotions play a significant role. And how they are expressed in the physical body follows certain rules. Last month, in Part 1 of this article, I discussed the “logic” of emotions and how different systems of medicine look...
Mindful Healing Spirit: Interview with Cathy Rogers, ND
Mark Swanson, ND I’m absolutely thrilled that Dr Cathy Rogers graciously accepted to be my interview guest for this particular issue of NDNR. Dr Rogers has been a modern naturopathic pioneer and a true “who’s who” in naturopathic medicine. She was instrumental in the...
Sensitive, Hot, & Passionate: A Homeopathic Medicine for Extreme Hypersensitivity
Tara Peyman, ND Over the past few years, I have treated several cases of mood disorders where extreme physical and emotional hypersensitivity is a part of the symptom picture. There are a few remedies that are well known for treating these kinds of hypersensitivities,...
Violence & Aggression in Kids: Can Naturopathic Medicine Help?
Sandro D’Amico, ND Consider the following patient: 16-year-old boy Born to a drug-addicted mother Severe physical abuse and neglect as an infant and toddler, resulting in removal from his home by Child Protective Services and placement in foster care Adoption into a...
Chronic Mood Disorders: Supporting the Process of Healing
Raina Lasse, ND Healing doesn’t just happen to a patient, and it’s rarely a quick fix. As naturopathic doctors, we know that healing is a process that depends on involving the patient every step of the way. I call this “process-oriented healing.” When treating...
Optimizing Sleep: A Multi-Pronged Approach
Mark Woodall, ND, MS The Therapeutic Order, as elaborated by Drs Jared Zeff and Pamela Snider, begins with, “Establish the conditions for health.”1 Optimizing sleep quality and duration is one of the most essential first steps in this category. The aim of this article...