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The Elephant in the Room: Navigating Conversations About Eating Disorders with GI Patients
Jayne DuBois, ND Eating disorders are complex psychiatric conditions that frequently present in medical settings under the guise of benign gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, bloating, or abdominal pain. Because of the way that these disorders manifest in...
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PTSD: Using a Naturopathic Approach to Understand & Treat the Disorder
Radley M. Ramdhan Stephanie Draus, ND Naturopathic medicine is based on 6 principles: First Do No Harm (Primum Non Nocere); Doctor as Teacher (Docere); Identify and Treat the Cause (Tolle Causam); Healing Power of Nature (Vis Medicatrix Naturae); Treat the Whole...
Anxiety and GERD: Reversing the Therapeutic Order to Heal the Root Cause
Laura Hughes, PhD Chris Habib, BSc, ND The Therapeutic Order is a hierarchy of naturopathic modalities and therapeutic interventions based on centuries of observation of the natural healing process.1 In many cases, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition...
Yokukansan: A Traditional Kampo Formula for Dementia
Jillian Stansbury, ND With Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia affecting millions of elders, the need for safe remedies to both halt the progression and help treat symptoms is greater than ever before. One of the greatest challenges for caregivers and...
Nurturing Our Patients’ Spirits
Johanna Ryan, ND In ancient times, care was always multidimensional because it was understood that there were different elements of a person’s well-being – body, mind and spirit. Medieval chart notes from the hospices of that era reveal notations written in the...
The 3 Poisons: Greed, Hatred, and Confusion
Tanya Rampersad, ND Buddhism has a long tradition (approximately 2500 years) of rigorousness of study and dedication of generations of practitioners studying the mind. Abhidhamma is the Buddhist science of the mind1 – a way of seeing and understanding the self,...
Ayahuasca: Tradition, Context, & Clinical Applications
Tanya Maté, ND In naturopathic medicine, one of our guiding principles is to treat the root cause, and yet we rarely manage to do this. As Dr Paul Epstein says, “Balancing the immune system and biochemical pathways, though important, may not be addressing the...
Yoga & Meditation: Central Components of the Mind-Body Connection
Jim Massey, ND So, you want to further explore the mind-body connection? Yoga and meditation play a significant role in everyday practical life and in developing a holistic experience that brings together body, mind, heart, and spirit. A committed yoga practice, along...
Spirituality & Naturopathic Philosophy
Jenn Krebs Rapkin, ND Tolle Totum As naturopathic physicians, we are taught and mandated to treat the whole person – body, mind, and spirit. Our training, however, has and continues to be almost exclusively focused on the physical and emotional aspects of a person....
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The Night Sky Changed Emotional State in 2.5 Minutes
Night sky photos activated all 6 dimensions of awe, increased positive emotion, and restored mental focus in under 3 minutes. People Who Looked at the Night Sky Felt Vastly Different Within Minutes Photographs of deep space and starry night skies activated all 6...
Environmental Stressors Now Cause 1 in 5 Cardiovascular Deaths
ARCADIA TALLMAN Air pollution, noise, chemicals, and climate events cause an estimated 4 to 6 million of the 20 million annual cardiovascular deaths worldwide, exceeding many traditional risk factors, according to a joint ESC, ACC, AHA, and WHF statement. Four Major...
Air Pollution Disrupted Menstrual Cycles in Premenopausal Women
Common traffic and industrial exhaust gases disrupted estrogen and progesterone cycling, damaged ovarian tissue, and shortened menstrual intervals in premenopausal women, yet environmental exposure history remains absent from standard reproductive health evaluations....
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ARCADIA TALLMAN The thymus peptide upregulated 1,198 genes tied to energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cell cycle regulation. The Thymus Shrinks With Age and Takes Immune Function With It The thymus gland loses 95% of its immature immune cells with age, and the peptide...
Treating Intestinal Parasites in a Lactating Woman with Classical Homeopathy: A Case Study
Miriam Wheeler, ND, DHANP (DABHM) A clinical case study demonstrating the successful eradication of Dientamoeba fragilis with Aloe socotrina in a lactating patient—offering a safe alternative to conventional antiparasitic medications. Abstract This case study details...
Polyarthralgia with Rash: A Case of Parvovirus Arthritis Mimicking Post-Streptococcal Sequelae
Prabhjot Chohan, ND, MD (India), CCRA Abstract Parvovirus B19 infection in adults can present with polyarthralgia and rash, often resembling post-streptococcal sequelae such as acute rheumatic fever or reactive arthritis. This case describes a 36-year-old female with...
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Babesiosis: A Naturopathic Approach to an Emerging Tick-Borne Disease
By Alexis Chesney, MS, ND, LAc Abstract Babesiosis is an emerging tick-borne parasitic infection in the United States caused primarily by Babesia microti and Babesia duncani. Transmitted by Ixodes ticks, babesiosis has expanded beyond its traditional strongholds in...
The Sound of Healing: Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Adolescent Mental Health
A clinical and creative exploration of how vibrational sound therapies and mindfulness practices can regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and enhance emotional well-being in adolescents. Tanvi Gandhi, ND, L.Ac. Abstract Music communicates non-verbally and...
Clinical Use of Kava in Pediatric PTSD and ODD: A Case Study of Two Siblings
Michael Friedman, ND Abstract This case study explores the use of kava (Piper methysticum)and Rauwolfia vomitoria in two siblings with PTSD and ODD in an older child, and PTSD and ADHD in the younger child, following severe early-life trauma. Under naturopathic...
ACL Healing Without Surgery: Three Acute Complete Ruptures Treated with Regenerative Injection
David A. Tallman, DC, NMD Abstract This article discusses three cases of acute traumatic complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures that were treated with regenerative injection therapy. The cases include before and after magnetic resonance (MR) scans...
How We Can Solve The Loneliness Epidemic Among Young People
Christina Bjorndal, ND Abstract Social media has connected us like never before—but young people have never felt more alone. In this powerful and deeply personal interview, Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, explores the rising epidemic of loneliness among youth,...
Supporting Children’s ENT and Immune Health Through the Oral Microbiome
A comprehensive review of how targeted oral probiotics like Streptococcus salivarius K12 support the oral microbiome, improve ENT health, and may offer broader immune benefits in children.* Jamie Oskin, ND, DTBRm, DHANP Abstract Children’s immune resilience is closely...
Natural Treatment of Antibiotic-Resistant URIs in Children
How naturopathic care helped resolve chronic antibiotic-resistant strep infections and immune dysregulation in a 5-year-old female. Kaitlyn N. Staal, ND, MSAc Abstract This pediatric case involved a history of extensive antibiotic use and recurrent infections,...
A Review of The Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
Alexsia Priolo, ND Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 13% of adolescent girls, but diagnosing and managing it during this developmental stage presents unique challenges. In this in-depth clinical review, Dr. Alexsia Priolo breaks down the updated...
ACL Healing Without Surgery: Three Acute Complete Ruptures Treated with Regenerative Injection
David A. Tallman, DC, NMD Abstract This article discusses three cases of acute traumatic complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures that were treated with regenerative injection therapy. The cases include before and after magnetic resonance (MR) scans...
Supporting Children’s ENT and Immune Health Through the Oral Microbiome
A comprehensive review of how targeted oral probiotics like Streptococcus salivarius K12 support the oral microbiome, improve ENT health, and may offer broader immune benefits in children.* Jamie Oskin, ND, DTBRm, DHANP Abstract Children’s immune resilience is closely...
How We Can Solve The Loneliness Epidemic Among Young People
Christina Bjorndal, ND Abstract Social media has connected us like never before—but young people have never felt more alone. In this powerful and deeply personal interview, Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, explores the rising epidemic of loneliness among youth,...
Natural Treatment of Antibiotic-Resistant URIs in Children
How naturopathic care helped resolve chronic antibiotic-resistant strep infections and immune dysregulation in a 5-year-old female. Kaitlyn N. Staal, ND, MSAc Abstract This pediatric case involved a history of extensive antibiotic use and recurrent infections,...
A Review of The Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
Alexsia Priolo, ND Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 13% of adolescent girls, but diagnosing and managing it during this developmental stage presents unique challenges. In this in-depth clinical review, Dr. Alexsia Priolo breaks down the updated...
Beyond Gout: Elevated Uric Acid as a Hidden Driver of Insulin Resistance and Chronic Pain
Anjanaa Subramanian, MD (Natural Medicine), CFMP, MPT, PGDHM A functional medicine approach reveals how mildly elevated uric acid—often dismissed in conventional labs—can underlie metabolic dysfunction and chronic musculoskeletal pain, even in active,...
Unmasking Traumatic Brain Injury: Diagnosis, Impact, and an Integrative Approach to Healing
Gil Winkelman, ND, MA Abstract Mild and unrecognized traumatic brain injuries can lead to chronic migraines, hormonal imbalance, cognitive decline, and mood disorders. Updated prevalence data, subtle diagnostic cues, and targeted patient history improve detection of...
Herbal and Functional Medicine Approach: Early Insulin Resistance in a Teenage Swimmer
Dr. Anjanaa Subramanian, MD (Natural Medicine), CFMP, MPT, PGDHM How early insulin resistance and poor dietary diversity impaired performance in a lean adolescent athlete — and how targeted herbal and functional interventions supported metabolic recovery. ABSTRACT A...
Seeing Beyond the Image: Root-Cause Discovery in Adolescent Medicine
Donese Worden, NMD A compelling case of recurring rib fractures in a teen reveals how clinical intuition, persistence, and integrative diagnostics can uncover life-changing diagnoses overlooked by standard imaging. Abstract When a healthy teenage girl began...
Resolution of Chronic Sciatica Through Multimodal Naturopathic Intervention: A Case Report
Anna Kolomitseva, ND A decade of debilitating sciatica resolved in just four weeks using an integrative approach targeting neuromuscular and metabolic factors. Abstract Chronic sciatic pain is a debilitating condition often exacerbated by metabolic comorbidities....
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Flavor as Medicine: The Science of Taste is Key to Better Health
Flavors Are Neuroendocrine Signals That Direct Nutrient Intake and Body Metabolism Have you ever wondered why certain foods taste delicious during childhood or why adolescents seem drawn to bold flavors? From infancy through adolescence, our bodies are hardwired to...










