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ClarityTx Launches Clinical Decision-Support Platform for Integrative Medicine
ClarityTx, a healthcare technology company, announced the launch of its clinical decision-support platform designed specifically for integrative and functional medicine practitioners. Created by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, the platform helps practitioners...
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Mitochondrial Perspective on Recovery and Root Causes
Wiet van Helmond, Classical Homeopath Drawing from decades of clinical experience and a representative case study, this article explores how mitochondrial dysfunction, chronic inflammation, post-viral illness, psychosocial stress, and individualized homeopathic...
Brain Death Reconsidered Brain Death Reconsidered: Examining the Medical, Legal, and Ethical Debate Over Organ Donation
Heidi Klessig MD This commentary explores ongoing debates surrounding the concept of brain death, reviewing historical definitions, legal standards, published case reports, and ethical questions regarding informed consent and organ donation. Is brain death...
Root-Cause Diabetes Prevention: A Naturopathic Approach to Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Health
Jack Duke, ND Type 2 diabetes develops over years of progressive metabolic dysfunction. This article reviews the pathophysiology of insulin resistance, highlights strategies for early detection, and presents practice-based outcomes from a 12-week naturopathic...
Mental Time Reversal Breathing, Perception Biology, and Telomere-Regulated Longevity: An Integrative Neuro-Endo-Immunologic Framework
Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MD*, MUAc, ABDA This article explores how rhythmic breathing, mental time-reversal visualization, and psychoneuroimmunology may influence autonomic regulation, stress physiology, and telomere biology to support healthy aging...
Featured Article | Bacterial/Viral Infections
Has Corona Saved a Few Lives? New Links Between Air Pollution, CVD & Mortality
Naturopathic Perspective JACOB SCHOR, ND, FABNO Among psychologists and those who keep up with those sorts of things, that “cup half-full” business is called “cognitive reframing.” This refers to the psychological technique of identifying and...
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Otitis Media With Effusion
A Case Report and Literature Review Student Scholarship – 2nd Place Case Study Amanda Watters, NMS Richard Barrett, ND Otitis media with effusion (OME), or the presence of middle-ear effusion in the absence of acute signs of infection, is one of the most common...
Hyperthermia
A Promising Cancer Therapy Student Scholarship – 2nd Place Research Review Erin Rurak, NMS Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO Fever is an evolutionary-conserved immune system response to infection that is present throughout the animal kingdom. This suggests that fever confers a...
Energy is Information: How It Affects Susceptibility to Infection
Emily Chan, ND Taylor McHugh, BA “The field is the governing agency of the particle.” (Albert Einstein) Or, is the particle the governing agency of the field? From a Newtonian perspective, material phenomena and matter are paramount. This outlook, as derived from...
Resistant or Not Resistant? MRSA and Herbal Medicine
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) Do we know whether herbal medicine can effectively treat methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)? If we look at the review of the literature done by Martin and Ernst,1 you may think not. Four electronic databases were searched...
A Case Study of Endocarditis: Piercing to the Heart
Arcoma L. Gonzalez Lambert, ND A small consequence of urban sprawl is that interesting cases are brought to my doorstep. R.G., a 32-year-old man, was seen with chills, fatigue, and shortness of breath of about 1 week’s duration and was in no apparent distress. He was...
Updates on Well-Child Care for Infants and Toddlers
A Clinical Roundup of New Recommendations for Anticipatory Guidance Setareh Tais, ND Deborah Gleisner, ND Well-child care is an integral aspect of primary care for the pediatric population. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Bright Futures promotion suggest...
The Hardening of Our Children: What the Nature Cure Physicians Said
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Regard water as your medicine chest Kneipp often used to say to his followers and friends and there is no better advice for mothers -Benedict Lust, 1900b, p. 103 I do not know of anything more beneficial than walking in the snow, as this...
Fever in Children Guidelines for Workup
Tamara Cullen, ND Working with infants and children can be a rewarding yet daunting task. They are so fragile in their first year of life, and then surprisingly they can be remarkably resilient. As an ND, you will be held to the same standards of diagnostic workup as...
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Ketogenic Diet in Metastatic Breast Cancer: An Integrative Oncology Case Study
Can a ketogenic diet play a supportive role during treatment for advanced breast cancer? This case follows a 34-year-old woman with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who adopted a ketogenic diet and broader lifestyle changes alongside chemotherapy and HER2-targeted therapy, while examining the evolving evidence, potential metabolic benefits, and limitations of ketogenic diets in cancer care.
How to Get the Most from Your Cancer Doctor Visits: A Guide for Patients and Survivors
Cancer care can be complex and overwhelming, but preparation can make medical appointments more productive and less stressful. This practical checklist offers 18 strategies to help patients communicate effectively with providers, organize their care, explore treatment options, and build a collaborative medical “dream team.”
Botanical Immunomodulation for Pancreatic Neoplasia: An Integrative Medicine Case Report
Can botanical immunomodulation play a supportive role in patients with pancreatic neoplasia? This case report describes the clinical course of a patient who declined surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation and pursued a physician-directed botanical regimen alongside nutrition, exercise, meditation, and other lifestyle measures, with subsequent imaging reportedly demonstrating stabilization followed by reduction in lesion size.
Serial ctDNA in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Carcinoma: Bridging Naturopathic and Conventional Oncology Care
Serial ctDNA testing provided an evolving molecular picture of advanced ovarian cancer, helping inform treatment decisions as the patient moved between naturopathic and conventional care. This case illustrates how multiple liquid-biopsy platforms can complement CA-125 while adding molecular detail relevant to treatment response and progression.
Progesterone Resistance and Implantation Failure: An Integrative Approach to Endometrial Receptivity
Dr. BreAnna Guan, ND A whole-person exploration of how inflammation, endocrine disruptors, metabolic dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and stress may impair progesterone signaling and compromise fertility. This article examines progesterone resistance as an...
Age-Related Fertility Decline: Improving Oocyte Quality Through Integrative Naturopathic Care
Dr. Shannon Sinsheimer, ND A clinical review of mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and evidence-informed nutritional strategies to support oocyte maturation, embryo quality, and successful conception in advanced reproductive age. This article explores...
Restoration of Cycle Regularity and Healthy Pregnancy in a 41-Year-Old Woman with Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Naturopathic Case Report
Dr. Aumatma Simmons, ND A root-cause fertility case exploring hormonal optimization, vaginal microbiome restoration, luteal phase support, and individualized naturopathic care in advanced reproductive age. This case report details the successful restoration of...
Natural Conception Following Ovarian PRP and Integrative Naturopathic Fertility Care: Two Case Reports
Dr. Emmalyn Pratt, ND Two fertility case reports exploring the potential role of ovarian platelet-rich plasma (PRP) alongside naturopathic interventions in women with diminished ovarian reserve, recurrent pregnancy loss, and failed assisted reproductive...
From Protocols to Precision: Using Organic Acid Testing to Personalize IVF Preparation
Dr. Shannon Iselin, ND How metabolomic assessment of oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, and nutrient sufficiency may help optimize reproductive outcomes beyond conventional fertility markers. This article explores the potential role of organic acid...
NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) in Functional and Integrative Nutrition– a practice-focused doctoral degree designed for nutrition and healthcare professionals ready to...
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND A clinical review of evidence-based botanical and nutritional compounds that support serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic, and stress-response pathways in...
Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A 38-year-old female with predictable mid-cycle and late luteal migraines achieved relief through an integrative approach combining nutrition, botanicals, supplementation, and conventional care. This case study...
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...
NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) in Functional and Integrative Nutrition– a practice-focused doctoral degree designed for nutrition and healthcare professionals ready to...
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND A clinical review of evidence-based botanical and nutritional compounds that support serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic, and stress-response pathways in...
Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A 38-year-old female with predictable mid-cycle and late luteal migraines achieved relief through an integrative approach combining nutrition, botanicals, supplementation, and conventional care. This case study...
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...
Naturopathic Dementia Prevention: Clinical Strategies for Neurodegeneration
Dr. Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A practical framework addressing injury load, neuroplastic repair, and multi-domain interventions including lifestyle, diet, sleep, stress, and targeted nutraceutical strategies. This article presents a...
Estrogen Metabolism and the Gut Microbiome: Clinical Strategies for Hormone Detoxification
Dr. Holly Lucille, RN, ND A comprehensive review of liver detoxification phases, the estrobolome, and lifestyle, nutritional, and botanical strategies to support healthy estrogen balance. This article explores estrogen metabolism through a whole-person lens,...
Integrative Treatment of Anxiety and Depression: A Clinical Case Report
by Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND A six-year case study demonstrating the role of nutrition, lifestyle, and psychotherapeutic interventions in resolving complex mental health conditions. This case report details the successful resolution of anxiety, depression,...
Integrative Treatment of PCOS, Endometriosis, and Perimenopause: Addressing the Hormone-Inflammation Cycle
Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026 through an international consensus published in The Lancet. The new name reflects the hormonal, metabolic, and systemic...
Naturopathic Support for Age-Related eGFR Decline: A Clinical Guide
Dr. Jenna Henderson, ND A clinical overview of kidney function changes with aging, common diagnostic pitfalls, and natural approaches to support renal health in older adults. Short Description This article examines the natural decline in kidney function...
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Actionable Habits That Help You Lose Weight and Stay Healthy
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...
Naturopathic Applications of Mild Hyperthermia
Applications in Practice John H. Furlong, ND Naturopathic medicine sits at a crossroads. As we progress through the 21st century, we have an opportunity to re-assert our unique leadership place in natural medicine. We can challenge ourselves to build on our...
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RAZI BERRY Allergy Research Group Announces Peer-Reviewed Publication Advancing Thyroid and Endocrine Integration Science Collaborative research led by ARG’s Medical Affairs and Scientific Advisory Board reinforces the company’s commitment to thyroid category...
Strive Compounding Pharmacy Files Federal Antitrust Lawsuit Against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
ARCADIA TALLMAN Strive Compounding Pharmacy has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk, alleging a coordinated effort to suppress competition and restrict patient access to lawful compounded GLP-1 medications. The complaint, filed on...
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