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...
Jody Stanislaw, ND Chronic pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and long COVID are complex conditions with diverse yet overlapping symptoms, without a clear path for healing. Body work, counseling, acupuncture, and support groups, while helpful, often do not...
Conor Watters, ND Exploring the emerging science, cultural significance, and clinical applications of Ayahuasca in the treatment of substance use disorders. Abstract Substance use disorder (SUD) remains a global health crisis, with current treatments offering variable...
ERIN HAYFORD, ND The ultimate goal of any naturopathic medical practice is to identify and treat the cause of the illness rather than mitigate or suppress the expression – the symptoms – of disease. Through our holistic lens, we understand that...
Cheryl Kasdorf, ND Ishayas’ Ascension is an ancient meditative tradition from the Himalayas, not a religion or a New Age technique. Ishaya is a Sanskrit word meaning “for expanded consciousness.” It is experience based, surpasses all inspirational concepts, and is a...
Stephen W. Parcell, ND In 2004, a 52-year-old male presented to my clinic with increasing weight gain, low mood, difficulty building muscle mass and low libido. He was working out with a personal trainer three times per week doing resistance training (90 min. per...
Virender Sodhi, MD (Ayurved), ND Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis have become household names. While fanfare about the effects of these drugs is compelling, there are major side effects associated with each of these medications. Television reports, magazines, and...
David Tallman, DC, ND It appears that with the American Society’s advent of easy-access non-nutritive foods which satisfy the brain’s appetite and reward centers and then medications that make one forget the resultant health problems has weakened male vitality to the...
Larry Chan, DC, ND, R.Ac A familiar life story: man retires at age 60 or 65 but begins to experience a lack of drive and interest in life’s activities. He exhibits grumpy behavior and withdraws into himself; he may even become depressed and display erratic moods....
M. Marlene Briggs, NMD It has been interesting to experience the evolution of medicine in the past 30 years. Probably the wide interest in, and knowledge of, hormones has been a prime example of this evolution. It may have been a resistant evolution to many of us as...
Shaida Sina, ND Cancer is a complex disease state that requires a holistic approach to treatment. Aromatic therapies may provide valuable adjunctive treatment options. Some of the areas which are currently being explored in relation to aromatic therapies include tumor...
Ken Weizer, ND Having been on this journey of cancer since 1989, I have had many wonderful and many terrible experiences. This journey has taken me from being a Hollywood film maker with cancer, to being an Oregon naturopathic physician who treats people with cancer....
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher After 20 years publishing NDNR monthly, I've heard this dismissal of case reports countless times. But I've come to believe we're overlooking something critical: Medicine has always been built on careful observation of individual...
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) ...
Researchers at the Radiological Society of North America report a connection between visceral fat that surrounds the organs and Alzheimer's. Study findings predict the disease 20 years before any symptoms show. During research, the relationship between specific...
When it comes to increasing inflammation during pregnancy, fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) is to blame, a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study finds. While it was previously known that poor air quality is harmful, this study highlights the importance...
Targeting 5-HT2A Receptor: A Case Study Pam Conboy and Leah Linder, ND Background Psilocybin has been used as a ceremonial sacrament for thousands of years. It may offer, along with holistic and community support, a safe, nonpharmaceutical approach to optimizing...
What started as speculation about evolving health policy in the U.S., with Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination as the secretary of health and human services, continues to look like change is coming. Earlier this week, President-elect Donald Trump nominated...
Proponents of cannabis say that there is no harm in smoking a joint, but a new study by McGill University finds otherwise. The research indicates young adults at high risk for psychosis can aggravate their symptoms by using cannabis. While it has been known in the...
Chemicals that are used in everyday products (phthalates) can now legitimately be blamed for uterine tumor growth, following a study by Northwestern Medicine. According to corresponding study author Dr. Serdar Bulun, chair of the department of obstetrics and...
Appointment Ushers In Potential Health Insurance Reform As President-Elect Donald Trump prepares for the White House, his list of nominees for various government positions grows more controversial. Earlier this week, Trump nominated Mehmet Oz, MD to head the Centers...
Study shows that children cope better with mental stress when exposed to nature In a study by McGill University and Université de Montréal's Observatoire, more than 500 children with mental health issues, aged 10-12, were monitored in Quebec to determine how spending...
Low levels of these minerals disrupt brain signaling and memory processes, heightening cognitive risks for hospitalized seniors. Deficiencies in magnesium and calcium may impair brain cell communication in older adults, accelerating memory loss, focus issues, and...
Epileptic seizures could become a thing of the past. New research from UCSC, Berkeley, and UCSF combined gene therapy with optogenetics to halt seizure-like activity in neurons with positive results. During the study, which took several weeks, scientists created an...
Chemicals that are used in everyday products (phthalates) can now legitimately be blamed for uterine tumor growth, following a study by Northwestern Medicine. According to corresponding study author Dr. Serdar Bulun, chair of the department of obstetrics and...
Appointment Ushers In Potential Health Insurance Reform As President-Elect Donald Trump prepares for the White House, his list of nominees for various government positions grows more controversial. Earlier this week, Trump nominated Mehmet Oz, MD to head the Centers...
Study shows that children cope better with mental stress when exposed to nature In a study by McGill University and Université de Montréal's Observatoire, more than 500 children with mental health issues, aged 10-12, were monitored in Quebec to determine how spending...
Low levels of these minerals disrupt brain signaling and memory processes, heightening cognitive risks for hospitalized seniors. Deficiencies in magnesium and calcium may impair brain cell communication in older adults, accelerating memory loss, focus issues, and...
Epileptic seizures could become a thing of the past. New research from UCSC, Berkeley, and UCSF combined gene therapy with optogenetics to halt seizure-like activity in neurons with positive results. During the study, which took several weeks, scientists created an...
Robert F Kennedy Jr. named U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Last week, Donald J. Trump announced the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as The United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Kennedy is known for openly discussing alternative...
Short, vigorous activity may significantly reduce cardiovascular risks, new study finds. Just five minutes of physical activity daily could lead to meaningful reductions in blood pressure, according to new research. Findings show that as little as five minutes of...
Early changes in the gut microbiome may offer a window for preventive treatments in rheumatoid arthritis. New research reveals that shifts in gut bacteria months before the onset of rheumatoid arthritis could enable preventative interventions. Changes in the gut...
The Nature’s Medicine Through Time website was greeted with excitement during its public debut at the recent Oregon Association of Naturopathic Physicians Annual Conference. This large and growing guide to the history of medicine focuses on the naturopathic...
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