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Sceletium tortuosum: A South African Plant for Mood and Stress

Sceletium tortuosum: A South African Plant for Mood and Stress

JEREMY APPLETON, ND Sceletium tortuosum (aka Mesembryanthemum tortuosum) is a South African plant medicine with a centuries-long history of use. Not all Sceletium preparations are alike, owing to the presence or absence of standardization,...

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Beyond Hawthorn: Herbs for Cardiovascular Health

Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) In the realm of herbal treatment for cardiovascular disease, certainly Crataegus oxyacantha, and other species of hawthorn, is the first plant medicine that comes to mind. Because it is a cardiac tonic, most patients with cardiovascular...

The Many Faces of Salvia

Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG) The name Salvia is derived from the Latin salvus (safe) or, in terms of health, salvus (well-being). In Italian, salvare is the verb meaning to save; sage is known as the plant that saves. There are more than 900 species worldwide within...

Petasites for Pain and Inflammation

Jillian Stansbury, ND The Petasites genus comprises 15 to 20 species, and all have been used to treat pain, inflammation, and allergic hyperreactivity. Petasites species are large-leaved, moisture-loving plants native to temperate woodlands of northern Asia, Europe,...

A Place for Plants in Conscious End of Life

Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) From my point of view as a spiritual practitioner, I believe dying to be a great opportunity for people to come to terms with their whole lives; and I have seen many, many individuals take this opportunity, in the most inspiring way, to...

Seasonal Allergies Treat the Cause—Go to the Gut

Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) As spring approaches, the so-called seasonal allergies and hay fever arrive, accompanied by symptoms of nasal congestion, prolific mucous secretions, itchy eyes, sneezing, and a scratchy or sore throat. To treat this yearly cyclic...

Botanicals for Emotional Illnesses

Perspective From My Studies in Peru Jillian Stansbury, ND This article is a bit “out of the box.” As some readers may be aware, I have been living in Peru for 6 months a year for the past 5 years, studying shamanism and ethnobotany with several indigenous Amazonian...

Botanical Pearls for Geriatric Patients

Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) I asked several nurse practitioner colleagues who work solely with the geriatric population about what the top health concerns were for their patients. They cited bowel issues (constipation and diarrhea), urinary incontinence and urinary...

Herbs for Weight Loss

Jillian Stansbury, ND We have all seen patients who struggle with their weight and for whom, on taking a look at their diets and their activity levels, we conclude that their biochemical balance must be working against them. Results of tests for thyroid function,...

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East Meets West: A Springtime Approach to Liver Detoxification

East Meets West: A Springtime Approach to Liver Detoxification

Dr. Heather Tynan, ND, DACM, Lac   Abstract Bridging Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western physiology to support liver function, detoxification pathways, and systemic balance during the spring season. This article explores a seasonal, integrative approach to...

Lavender Essential Oil and Anxiety Management: A Case Study

A case-based examination of oral lavender essential oil as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for generalized anxiety disorder in a patient seeking evidence-informed, integrative care. Dr. Jennifer Brusewitz ND Abstract This case study explores the use of a...

Desperate patients are looking for you

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...

Lavender Essential Oil and Anxiety Management: A Case Study

A case-based examination of oral lavender essential oil as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for generalized anxiety disorder in a patient seeking evidence-informed, integrative care. Dr. Jennifer Brusewitz ND Abstract This case study explores the use of a...

Desperate patients are looking for you

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...

The Fertility Factor No One Talks About: Men’s Energetic Health

Dr. Laura Chan, ND, L.Ac.   While male fertility is usually framed around sperm quality and lifestyle, emotional suppression and energetic stagnation may play a critical role in sexual vitality, reproductive wellness, and overall health. Abstract This article...

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