J.V. Wright, D.J. Zeoli, ND, LAc, and J. Sherman A prospective study evaluating the effectiveness of vitamin B12 for acute and chronic bursitis and its surprising connection to low stomach acid Abstract The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of using...
Jenna Henderson, ND A comprehensive look at the rising rates of childhood insomnia, its long-term health effects, and integrative strategies—from circadian regulation to nutrient support—for improving sleep in kids and teens. Abstract Sleep troubles are becoming...
How systemic injustice, climate change, and displacement shape pediatric health—and what naturopathic doctors can do to address the root causes. Leslie Solomonian, ND Abstract Pediatric health is shaped not only by individual biology and behavior but also by the...
Bill Caradonna, R.Ph., ND A seasoned naturopathic physician shares a two-decade clinical perspective on using homeopathic injectables for musculoskeletal and nerve-related pain—highlighting practical methods, success rates, and training options. Abstract This article...
Heidi Weinhold, ND How a young woman with MS, optic nerve inflammation, and recurrent uveitis found remission through homeopathy, dietary changes, and neuroregenerative support Abstract This case study presents the integrative naturopathic management of a 29-year-old...
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX Fans of ASMR videos are more likely to be sensitive to their surroundings and feelings, University of Essex research has revealed. ASMR, which stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, has swept the internet with millions watching viral...
John Pidutti, ND and Nari Pidutti, ND As NDs, we believe in treating the whole person. Why is it that so many treatment plans rarely get around to addressing the mind/body connection? Perhaps at the root of the answer to this question lies the doubt or disbelief that...
Iva Lloyd, BScH, RHN, RPP, ND Imagine for a moment that the body and mind are connected … that the body responds, at a physiological level, to everything the mind says and thinks, and that a purpose of the body is to mirror and manifest our language and thoughts. How...
Stefan Kuprowsky, BSc, MA, ND As NDs, we study the psychological aspects of illness in school. However, in practice, we tend to focus on diets and remedies, and less so on discovering and resolving the psychological dimensions of illness and disease. This article...
Cheryl A. Kasdorf, ND How do we access the healing power of nature? Where do we look for it? I found it by moving beyond the mind to experience the absolute source of well-being, where dis-ease not only is impossible, but there is no memory of it existing. The...
Paul Epstein, ND "While we all acknowledge the value of a holistic approach as an integral part of naturopathic medicine, not enough recognition is given in our curriculums as to how we can best integrate holism into our role as naturopathic physicians. In order to go...
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND Francine, 20 years old, presented in September 2006 complaining of pain, sores on the hands and severe exhaustion. These issues were associated with a diagnosis of Lupus, and she requested a homeopathic approach while considering her medical...
Trina Doerfler, ND, DC Oxytocin is a hormone that has been given too little attention outside the well-known arenas of parturition and lactation, and much too little respect in its power to restore health and well-being in today’s modern women. Far more than an agent...
Kristina Conner, ND We’ve come a long way in attitudes about menstruation. In many native cultures, women were often separated during menstruation, forbidden to perform household tasks or communicate with other group members. It was considered natural, but also...
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...
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,...
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) ...
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...
Jared Zeff, ND, FNMI, LAc The following is not an article prepared for a medical journal. Not every statement of fact is cited or referenced. This is a commentary on medicine—a running set of observations about practice in the field. It’s not meant to be a...
New research reveals babies actively combat diseases like Zika before birth, challenging long-held beliefs about fetal vulnerability. Groundbreaking research reveals fetuses possess a sophisticated immune system that fights infections independently while in the womb....
Increased dark chocolate consumption strengthens protection against diabetes, inflammation, and vessel problems, while avoiding weight gain Dark chocolate's protective compounds prevent diabetes, reduce inflammation, and improve blood vessel function - and these...
Nikita Patel Empaths differ from empathetic individuals. People with empathy show compassion for those suffering without taking on that suffering themselves. Then there are empaths, who not only feel the pain of others but internalize it as their own. Empaths possess...
Johanna Ryan Intro to the Biofield The biofield plays an important role in the workings of the body and its ability to heal itself. But what exactly is it? Working definitions include1: A network of homeostatic mechanisms made up of fields of energy and information...
World data evaluation shows death toll did not rise, effectiveness of measures questioned As time passes since COVID's debut, statistics reveal new information about the pandemic outcomes on the world population. A recently released worldwide study, conducted by the...
Erin Westaway, ND What can we do for a client/patient when mindfulness fails to produce tangible results? Much has been written on the power of mindfulness to improve wellbeing, and decrease anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed. Many attribute this power to a...
Nutritional deficiencies pass on from parents to children, study finds There are many diets to choose from, and it turns out that one with low protein carries risks for generations to come. Mice parents with low-protein diets were studied by Tulane University. Their...
Study broadens understanding of how this neurotoxin ruined the mental health of multiple generations Back in the 1920s, lead was touted as a gasoline additive that keeps cars healthy. Fast forward 100 years, and it turns out public health was sacrificed for the sake...
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...
World data evaluation shows death toll did not rise, effectiveness of measures questioned As time passes since COVID's debut, statistics reveal new information about the pandemic outcomes on the world population. A recently released worldwide study, conducted by the...
Erin Westaway, ND What can we do for a client/patient when mindfulness fails to produce tangible results? Much has been written on the power of mindfulness to improve wellbeing, and decrease anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed. Many attribute this power to a...
Nutritional deficiencies pass on from parents to children, study finds There are many diets to choose from, and it turns out that one with low protein carries risks for generations to come. Mice parents with low-protein diets were studied by Tulane University. Their...
Study broadens understanding of how this neurotoxin ruined the mental health of multiple generations Back in the 1920s, lead was touted as a gasoline additive that keeps cars healthy. Fast forward 100 years, and it turns out public health was sacrificed for the sake...
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...
Intestinal microbes influence the energy consumption required for larger brains in mammals In a groundbreaking study at Northwestern University, researchers found a solid relationship between the brain and the gut. Analysis indicates that mammals with large brains...
Research proves specific food combinations reduce colorectal cancer risk by 12-15% A major research breakthrough identifies exactly how combining vegetables with healthy fats protects against colorectal cancer, giving both doctors and patients clear guidance for...
By Erin Hayford, ND, SEP “Incurable…really only means that the particular condition cannot be cured by ‘outer’ methods and that we must go within to effect the healing.”—Louise L. Hay1 I was 21 years old when I was diagnosed with an incurable illness. According to my...
Samantha Pryor, ND Constipation is defined as having fewer than 3 bowel movements per week, often accompanied by difficulty defecating. As naturopaths, we agree that daily Bristol Type 4 bowel movements that feel complete are the most indicative of a healthy digestive...
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic raises red flags in pandemic handling A special Congressional subcommittee released a report earlier this week that outlines the impact of COVID-19 on society over the past two years. The 520-page document, titled After...
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According to a recent study from Stanford University, a newly identified peptide known as BRP may offer a safer alternative to Ozempic for weight loss. Unlike GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic, BRP works independently of the incretin pathway and does not cause...
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to review and potentially revise the "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) rule. The goal is to close a regulatory loophole that allows food companies to...
