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A Publisher’s Warning: The Pediatric Cases That Cross My Desk 20 Years Later
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher When we started publishing cases in the Journal of Applied Naturopathic Medicine (formerly NDNR), the bulk of pediatric cases were mild: ear infections, upper respiratory infections, rashes, food allergies. Parents who brought their...
Gentle
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher Why Starting Gentle Is Actually Radical The order you do things matters. When baking bread, repairing an engine, building a house; do it out of order and it fails. In medicine, we’ve reversed the order. We start with the strongest...
Three pigs
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher Before medicine had metrics, it had stories built on observation that carried clinical truths in plain words. One of them still teaches a rule of clinical success. Build foundations, then treat. The Three Little Pigs understood the...
Your n=1 study doesn’t count.
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher After 20 years publishing NDNR monthly, I've heard this dismissal of case reports countless times. But I've come to believe we're overlooking something critical: Medicine has always been built on careful observation of individual...
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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...
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Chelation and IV Nutrient Therapy
Virginia Osborne, ND and Paul Anderson, ND In this article we will cover in brief the benefits of IV chelation and nutrient therapies. We will discuss the underlying need for chelation therapies due to the toxic effects of heavy metals, which destroy the balance of...
Using Oxidative Therapies to Treat Chronic Heart Failure
Eric Chan While explaining oxidative therapies and techniques to patients, I often get a wide-eyed stare when the patients hear that I want to remove 125-250 mls of their blood intravenously under vacuum, irradiate the blood with UV light and/or add ozone gas to it,...
Addiction: A Disease of the Body, Mind and Spirit
David Arneson, ND First of all, I am in recovery myself for more than 20 years, primarily from alcohol. Looking back at the journey, and my clinical experience treating alcoholics and drug addicts (over the last six years), I can say one thing with confidence – this...
Evidence for the Metabolic Cause of Autism
Jacob Schor, ND In the last few years, several intriguing papers published on autism provide a strong argument that this puzzling disease is a metabolic disorder. This new information goes a long way toward making sense of what has been a confusing and frustrating...
Extra-GI Manifestations of Parasites and Their Link to Autoimmune Arthritides
Dr. Eugene R. Zampieron, ND MH(AHG) and Dr. Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN Abstract Parasitic infections are an underrecognized factor in the development and progression of autoimmune arthritis. This article reviews evidence linking parasites to joint inflammation through both...
Candida and Proteolytic Enzyme Therapy
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...
The Far-Reaching Benefits of Colonic Hydrotherapy
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...
Celiac: Not Just a GI Disease
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...
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Clinical Applications of Mind-Body Medicine: Somatic Awareness and the Wisdom of the Body
An in-depth exploration of how somatic awareness, interoception, and relational neuroscience can support nervous system regulation, authenticity, and healing in clinical practice. Allison Creech, M.Ed., ND Abstract This article examines mind-body medicine as a...
Perimenopausal Cognitive Changes (Brain Fog): A Comprehensive, Evidence-Informed Clinical Approach in a Patient with APOE4
A case-based, integrative strategy for addressing brain fog, executive dysfunction, and long-term cognitive risk in perimenopausal women, including those with APOE4 genetic risk. Dr. Nicole Roberts, ND Abstract In this case report, we see a 48-year-old female, over...
Stress, Systems, and Survival: Mental Distress through an Evolutionary and Societal Lens
An exploration of mental distress as an adaptive survival response shaped by evolutionary biology, social structures, and ecological conditions—challenging symptom-focused models of mental health care. Dr. Leslie Solomonian, ND Abstract This article examines rising...
Borage (Borago officinalis): Botanical Ally for Courage, Self-Expression, and the Restoration of Self-Love
An integrative exploration of borage’s traditional uses, phytochemistry, and clinical applications in supporting self-compassion, stress resilience, and emotional regulation in naturopathic practice. Dr. Katelyn Mudry, ND, MSc Introduction Over the past year,...
A Trauma-Informed Mind-Body Approach to Chronic Illness: A Case of Early-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis
Erin Hayford, ND A case study demonstrating how treating complex trauma—rather than suppressing symptoms—led to profound healing and personal transformation in a patient with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis. Abstract This case study explores a unique therapeutic...
Neurosensory Healing: A Holistic Approach to Stress and Emotional Wellbeing
Rob Streisfeld, NMD Explore how ancient sensory therapies—enhanced by modern technology—are revolutionizing the way we support emotional well-being, reduce stress, and promote healing. In a fast-paced, digitally saturated world, stress, anxiety, and mental health...
Preventing Alzheimer’s Before It Starts: A Root-Cause Approach for Genetic ApoE4 Risk
Stephanie Yang, ND Discover how a 53-year-old woman with a strong family history of Alzheimer’s took a proactive, root-cause approach to protect her cognitive future through lifestyle, neuroprotective therapies, and metabolic support. Abstract and Introduction...
Neurovanna Launches Customizable, White-Labeled Reports for SIBO Breath Testing
Empowering Clinics and Practitioners to Elevate Their Brand with Clinically-Relevant, Personalized Results Stillwater, MN — 7/25/25 — Neurovanna, the trusted partner in Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) diagnostics, is proud to announce the launch of...
A Naturopathic Approach to Trauma: Engaging the Body’s Vital Force
Melissa Sophia Joy, ND Vitalism is a cornerstone of the naturopathic worldview, underpinning many of its core tenets and healing modalities. Vitalism has been described as “the doctrine that life originates in a vital principle, distinct from chemical and other...
Hormonal, Neurological & Gut-Brain Restoration in Chronic Migraine: A Case Study
Anna Kolomitseva, ND A 46-year-old woman achieved complete and sustained migraine remission using a personalized, systems-based naturopathic protocol that addressed hormonal imbalance, gut dysbiosis, and neurological dysregulation. Abstract Migraines are a prevalent...
TMW® Longevity: Creating a new generation of nutraceuticals
GetHealthy is excited to introduce TMW® Longevity to the GetHealthy platform. TMW® (tomorrow) is leading the new generation of nutraceuticals that promise premium, scientifically curated ingredients and doses with maximum bioavailability. TMW’s first product,...
Reams’ Analysis in Practice: A Bio-Electric Framework for Naturopathic Assessment
Darrell Misak, ND Every practitioner navigates through a range of plausible explanations of disease presentations to develop a rational assessment and supportive protocol aimed at achieving positive clinical outcomes. What if a basic analytical assessment could...
Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid (TUDCA) And Protective Role Against Neurodegeneration
By Devin Miles, ND and Elizabeth Sutherland, ND Emerging research highlights TUDCA’s potential to reduce neuroinflammation, prevent cell death, and mitigate the effects of metabolic dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and...
The Breath of Life: Mastering the Art of Conscious Breathing
Jennifer Ruthensteiner, ND Breath sustains life, yet in today’s fast-paced world, it often becomes a neglected tool. Ancient traditions revered breath as the essence of life, linking body, mind, and spirit. Modern life, however, fosters shallow breathing patterns that...
Hormonal, Neurological & Gut-Brain Restoration in Chronic Migraine: A Case Study
Anna Kolomitseva, ND A 46-year-old woman achieved complete and sustained migraine remission using a personalized, systems-based naturopathic protocol that addressed hormonal imbalance, gut dysbiosis, and neurological dysregulation. Abstract Migraines are a prevalent...
TMW® Longevity: Creating a new generation of nutraceuticals
GetHealthy is excited to introduce TMW® Longevity to the GetHealthy platform. TMW® (tomorrow) is leading the new generation of nutraceuticals that promise premium, scientifically curated ingredients and doses with maximum bioavailability. TMW’s first product,...
Reams’ Analysis in Practice: A Bio-Electric Framework for Naturopathic Assessment
Darrell Misak, ND Every practitioner navigates through a range of plausible explanations of disease presentations to develop a rational assessment and supportive protocol aimed at achieving positive clinical outcomes. What if a basic analytical assessment could...
Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid (TUDCA) And Protective Role Against Neurodegeneration
By Devin Miles, ND and Elizabeth Sutherland, ND Emerging research highlights TUDCA’s potential to reduce neuroinflammation, prevent cell death, and mitigate the effects of metabolic dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and...
The Breath of Life: Mastering the Art of Conscious Breathing
Jennifer Ruthensteiner, ND Breath sustains life, yet in today’s fast-paced world, it often becomes a neglected tool. Ancient traditions revered breath as the essence of life, linking body, mind, and spirit. Modern life, however, fosters shallow breathing patterns that...
Naturopathic Doctor Continues Walk Across USA for Health Equity
Fargo, ND - Dennis Godby, 69, ND, MA, a Sacramento, CA-Licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND), to raise awareness across the USA of significant health disparities, and support the “Health Equity,” movement, will continue his inspiring 756 mile walking trek across America...
Healing the Gut to Calm the Mind: A Case Study in Pediatric Anxiety and OCD-Like Behavior
Alexander Arrington, ND A 7-year-old male experienced complete remission of severe anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behaviors following targeted microbiome and nutritional therapy. Abstract A 7-year-old male presented with sudden-onset severe anxiety and...
The Mind-Body Bridge: Naturopathic Philosophy Meets Psychotherapy & Neuroscience
Alina Soto, ND, LMHCA “The mind as an emergent property of the body and relationships is created within internal neurophysiological processes and relational experiences. In other words, the mind is a process that emerges from the distributed nervous system extending...
The Link Between Leaky Gut, Food Sensitivities, and Anxiety
Discover how leaky gut and common food sensitivities like gluten and dairy contribute to anxiety by triggering inflammation and disrupting the gut-brain axis. Tiffany Jackson, ND Abstract Leaky gut—characterized by increased intestinal permeability—emerges as a key...
Mental Health’s Flat Earth: Why It’s Time to Abandon the DSM and Face the Illusion of Diagnosis
Steven Rondeau BCN (EEG), qEEG-DL The DSM offers outdated labels based on symptoms, not biology. qEEG and brain mapping provide objective insights that empower more accurate, personalized mental health care. Diagnosing in the Dark: The Problem Psychiatry Refuses...
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