TEMPE, AZ / March 25, 2026 The Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI) announces Vital Gathering 2026, its annual continuing education conference for naturopathic physicians and students, taking place April 24–26, 2026, at Sonoran University of Health Sciences....

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Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine
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Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) as a Contributor to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
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Resourcing Positive Emotional States Through Embodied Memory
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Psychedelic Science: Spirituality as Medicine
Erica Zelfand, ND Tolle Totum Are psychedelic users happier than the rest of us? According to a recent study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, the answer is yes. Whereas lifetime use of non-psychedelic illicit drugs (such as meth, heroin, and cocaine) are largely...
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Similar Thought: Where Am I?
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The Art of Being Mindful
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Case Study: Herbal Treatment of Depression
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Education David J. Schleich, PhD Every day of every year, year after year veterans take their own lives. Today 22 did. Yesterday 22 did. Tomorrow 22 will, unless we do something about it. John Bickel, US Army Lt Col (Ret), Ranger (Airborne), West Point There is a...
Music as Medicine: A Case Study in Autism
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Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
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Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil in Women’s Health: Clinical Evidence and Applications
By Dr. Artemis Morris, ND From ancestral kitchen wisdom to modern research, exploring how the Mediterranean diet supports hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and longevity. This article examines the Mediterranean diet as a clinically validated,...
Lactational Mastitis: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Protocols
by Dr. Daniella Perri, ND Understanding the causes, symptoms, and evidence-based conventional and alternative therapies — including probiotics, allicin, and therapeutic ultrasound — to support recovery and prevent recurrence. This article explores the...
Olive Oil and Mental Health: A Scoping Review of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Outcomes
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Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Emerging Health Risks and Clinical Implications
Frasier Smith, ND Abstract Understanding how persistent plastic particles infiltrate human physiology—and what clinicians can do to help patients mitigate exposure and health impacts. Micro- and nanoplastic exposure is now ubiquitous, with growing evidence linking...
Quantum Energy Field and Its Effects on Cellular ATP Production Rates in Human Cells
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The Fertility Factor No One Talks About: Men’s Energetic Health
Dr. Laura Chan, ND, L.Ac. While male fertility is usually framed around sperm quality and lifestyle, emotional suppression and energetic stagnation may play a critical role in sexual vitality, reproductive wellness, and overall health. Abstract This article...
Male Factor Infertility: Naturopathic Case Insights and Lifestyle-Based Interventions to Improve Sperm Health
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Mind, Immunity & Male Fertility: A Psychoneuroimmunological View of Male Reproductive Health
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Recognizing Paternal Postpartum Depression: An Underaddressed Component of Perinatal Mental Health
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The Fertility Factor No One Talks About: Men’s Energetic Health
Dr. Laura Chan, ND, L.Ac. While male fertility is usually framed around sperm quality and lifestyle, emotional suppression and energetic stagnation may play a critical role in sexual vitality, reproductive wellness, and overall health. Abstract This article...
Male Factor Infertility: Naturopathic Case Insights and Lifestyle-Based Interventions to Improve Sperm Health
Khivan Oberoi, ND Exploring the clinical complexities of male infertility and the impact of lifestyle, environmental, and naturopathic interventions on reproductive outcomes — with real-world case examples that demonstrate how integrative care can optimize...
Mind, Immunity & Male Fertility: A Psychoneuroimmunological View of Male Reproductive Health
Dr. Nicole Cain Exploring how chronic stress, inflammation, and the gut-brain-hormone connection influence sperm quality—and how integrative, mind-body interventions can restore reproductive vitality in men. Abstract This article examines male infertility...
Targeting Mitochondrial Function for Upstream Steroidogenesis and Adrenal Health
Chris D. Meletis, N.D. A clinical framework for restoring adrenal and gonadal hormone balance by supporting mitochondrial bioenergetics, antioxidant capacity, and adaptogenic stress resilience—upstream of testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid therapies. Abstract...
Recognizing Paternal Postpartum Depression: An Underaddressed Component of Perinatal Mental Health
Alexsia Priolo Understanding the signs, risk factors, screening tools, and family-wide impacts of paternal postpartum depression—and how clinicians can better support fathers throughout the perinatal period. Abstract This article highlights paternal postpartum...
The Gut-Heart-Prostate Connection: The Link between Intestinal, Cardiovascular, and Prostate Health in Men
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The Most EXTREME Prostate Cancer Case I Have Seen in 23 Years of Practice…and What I Learned
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