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Botanical Synergy (Part 1) 

Botanical Synergy (Part 1) 

Applying Network Pharmacology to Pharmaceuticals & Botanical Medicine  JAKE FELICE, ND, LMP  New advances in our understanding of network pharmacology now support the wisdom of plant medicine and botanical synergy. This understanding of synergy and its mechanisms...

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Herbal Medicines for Hair Loss

Jillian Stansbury, ND In addition to genetic predisposition to androgenic alopecia and poor circulatory health, stress may exacerbate the process. Acute stress causes hair loss in animals and humans. One investigation of serum cortisol levels and glucocorticoid...

Spearmint for PCOS: A Safe & Effective Treatment for Hirsutism

Rebeccah Shalev, ND Honorable Mention Research Review Conventional treatments for PCOS generally focus on controlling symptoms related to the anovulation, insulin resistance, and/or hyperandrogenism common to the syndrome. Different medications – none without side...

Botanical Treatment of Shingles: A Case Report

Vanessa Ferreira, ND Student Scholarship – 2nd Place Case Study Herpes zoster, or shingles, is a viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). This virus, which lays dormant in the dorsal root ganglia after a primary infection of...

Dysmenorrhea – It Isn’t Normal

Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) The menstrual period is a phenomenon of nature experienced only by women. For some, it is considered a sacred time, a time for a woman to connect with her rhythm and cycle with nature, to recognize that her body is working with the...

The Medicine of The Birch Tree: Beyond Depurative

Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) A Reflection Of Birch Trees Through The Seasons In fall, the flow of life is slowed, the birch leaves shrivel brown, lacking in the brilliant colors of her maple neighbors, and fall to the ground, often caught in the swirls of wind,...

Opiate Addiction: Pathophysiology and Herbal Interventions

JILLIAN STANSBURY, ND Opiate addiction is an enormous and devastating health  problem worldwide, with over 5 million active addicts in the United States alone.1 And not only the addict is affected; marriages suffer or are ruined; jobs are lost; meaningful...

MRSA and Ayurvedic Medicine

Virender Sodhi, MD (Ayurved), ND Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as Staph aureus or just “Staph,” is a strain of bacteria that normally colonizes the skin and nose of its human hosts. Usually asymptomatic, these colonies can lead to infections if the bacterial...

Tea Tree Oil: A Novel Approach to MRSA

Nancy Scarlett, ND Timothy Miller It is well known that the worldwide overprescribing of antibiotics during the last several decades has led to the serious problem of antibiotic-resistant organisms and resultant infections. Agencies such as the World Health...

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Integrative Supportive Quality of Life Care in Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma Following COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report

Integrative Supportive Quality of Life Care in Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma Following COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report

This case report describes the treatment and recovery of a 45-year-old woman with Stage II Classic Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosed following COVID-19 infection. Alongside standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy, a structured integrative supportive care plan—including intravenous nutrient therapy, nutritional optimization, and restorative modalities—was implemented to reduce treatment-related toxicities, support immune resilience, and enhance long-term quality of life.

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...

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Digoxin Prescribed to Some Patients Can Lead To Higher Death Risk

Digoxin Prescribed to Some Patients Can Lead To Higher Death Risk

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,...

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