A comprehensive scoping review explores how olive oil and its bioactive constituents may influence depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health outcomes across clinical trials, epidemiological research, and preclinical models. Dr. Monique Aucoin ND MSc Vanessa...
Right now, someone in your community is Googling "how to get off antidepressants safely."They're not alone. Searches for "antidepressant withdrawal" are up 200%. In Canada, taper-related searches have increased 160 to 180% over the last few years.They're...
Vital Nutrients Releases Clinical Findings on Plant-Based Cortisol Balance Vital Nutrients has released new research highlighting the benefits of Cortisol Balance, a plant-based dietary supplement formulated to support healthy energy, stress response, and recovery. A...
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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...
Student Scholarship – Honorable Mention Case Study Ashley Segal Baljit Khamba, ND, MPH Hot flashes are one of the most common symptoms experienced by women during menopause. However, hot flashes may occur during the premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal...
Tara Levy, ND Every naturopathic doctor is familiar with the following list of complaints: flatulence, bloating, fatigue, “foggy” headedness and irregular bowel movements. We order stool tests, suggest dietary changes and explore lifestyle factors. We may hope it’s...
Gastrointestinal pH, Micronutrients and Gut Flora Gene Bowman, ND This two-part article will highlight nutritional relationships between the aging gut and brain. Part one will briefly review gastrointestinal pH, micronutrients and gut flora. The sequel will extend...
Gaia Mather, ND In writing this article for NDNR, my main objective is to give reliable and helpful information about the greatly underutilized and often misunderstood treatment for colonic hydrotherapy. Colonic hydrotherapy has its roots in ancient therapies that...
Christine Doherty, ND In the world of the 10-minute diagnostic workup, Celiac disease often requires thinking outside the box. Too often, celiac is considered a cause of chronic diarrhea, end of story. Often, celiac disease is boiled down to being just a...
Naturopathic physicians know that bitter herbs work by stimulating the gut. However, the actions of most other herbal medicines are considered to be largely independent of the gut, after absorption and hepatic metabolism are factored out of the equation. Many systemic...
Tom Ballard, ND Naturopathic medicine stands at a dangerous crossroads. For 100 years, we’ve been helping patients by upholding our core principles: the healing power of nature, prevention, identify and treat the cause, doctor as teacher, treat the whole person, and...
Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) Abstract This article offers clinical insights and practical herbal strategies for managing common pediatric concerns such as otitis media and upper respiratory tract infections. Drawing from the legacy of naturopathic pioneer Silena Heron,...
Shaida Sina, ND Cradle cap is a term given to infants who have seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. This is usually a self-limiting inflammatory condition of the skin. It is not always restricted to the scalp. Other affected areas may include the eyelids, ears,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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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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...
