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Perimenopausal Cognitive Changes (Brain Fog): A Comprehensive, Evidence-Informed Clinical Approach in a Patient with APOE4
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Book Review: Classical Formulas in the Western Herbal Tradition
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Aconite: A Powerful Tool, or an Agent to Avoid?
Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) Though various species of aconite have been considered important medicinal plants by most traditions in areas where it grows, it has become a feared agent to avoid in much of the West. This is unfortunate, because in appropriate doses aconite...
Book review: Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology
Stacie Deyglio, ND Fundamentals of Naturopathic Endocrinology is a textbook and clinical resource that applies the philosophy of naturopathic medicine to a wide range of endocrine system-related disorders. The book is divided into three sections: a student textbook of...
Motherwort: For the Heart and Beyond
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Mental Health’s Flat Earth: Why It’s Time to Abandon the DSM and Face the Illusion of Diagnosis
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Conor Watters, ND, MSAS, PATP From battlefield anesthesia to mental health treatment, ketamine has evolved into a powerful therapeutic tool. Explore its origins, modern psychiatric applications, and a detailed case study demonstrating its potential in...
Sleeping Well During Dynamic Societal Change
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Anticipatory Anxiety: A Case Study in Individualized Homeopathic Care
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A Root-Cause Approach to Menopausal Insomnia and Brain Dysfunction: A Case Study
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Seeing Beyond the Mirror: How Psilocybin Could Transform Body Dysmorphic Disorder Treatment
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Sleeping Well During Dynamic Societal Change
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Anticipatory Anxiety: A Case Study in Individualized Homeopathic Care
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A Root-Cause Approach to Menopausal Insomnia and Brain Dysfunction: A Case Study
Discover how a 48-year-old woman overcame chronic insomnia, fatigue, and cognitive decline during menopause through a personalized, brain-first, hormone-balancing approach. Stephanie Yang, ND Abstract Menopause is not only a hormonal milestone but also a neurological...
Seeing Beyond the Mirror: How Psilocybin Could Transform Body Dysmorphic Disorder Treatment
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Bridging the Gap: Psychedelic Medicine and the Holistic Model in Psychiatry
Suzanne Blaising, PhD, Mary Rondeau, ND Exploring how psychedelic therapy, particularly psilocybin, enhances holistic mental health care by promoting neuroplasticity, emotional breakthroughs, and sustainable recovery. Introduction: The conventional mental health care...
Flavor as Medicine: The Science of Taste is Key to Better Health
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