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COVID-19: A Naturopathic Physician’s Journey Through the Pandemic
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Rethinking How We Support Naturopathic Academic Medicine
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Nature Cure Clinical Pearls: To Fear or to Trust the Fever?
Sussanna C. Czeranko, ND, BBE The process [fever] should never be disturbed and suppressed by force but must be assisted and directed. -Ludwig Staden, 1902, p. 69 If the morbid matter does not come out in some acute form, it lays the foundation for chronic ailments....
Drowned City Specialists and Gene Screeners: The Future Isn’t What It Used to Be for Naturopathic Medical Education
David Schleich, PhD There are numerous drivers of change affecting the longevity and design of naturopathic medical education in North America these days. For example, genetics and information technology are disrupting medical systems and approaches almost every day....
Natural Approaches to Anxiety: Less Stress When You Don’t Guess
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Clinical Uses for a Novel Form of Bioavailable Curcumin
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What Writing? What Wall?: Not-So-Scary Predictions and Prescriptions for Naturopathic Medical Education
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Part II: What I Learned That Day in Siberia
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A Conversation With Steve Parcell
Jacob Schor, ND, and Steve Parcell, ND My practice is focused on oncology. Therefore, I have not kept up with new developments related to cardiovascular disease (CVD). When I realized how much of an expert Dr Steve Parcell has become in this area, I started to put...
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Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) as a Contributor to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Dr. Todd Maderis, ND Exploring immune dysregulation, viral reactivation, mitochondrial impairment, and treatment implications in post-EBV fatigue syndromes. Abstract This article examines the role of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) reactivation and immune exhaustion in the...
Intravenous Phosphatidylcholine in Severe Refractory Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Case Report
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PANS, PANDAS, and the Expanding Landscape of Post-Infectious Neuroimmune Syndromes Across the Lifespan
Dr. Carolyn Mukai, ND, Dr. Lynn Klassen, ND, Dr. Ece Toprak, ND Expanding recognition of infection-triggered neuroinflammation in children, adolescents, and adults—and the evolving role of integrative immune regulation. Abstract: This clinical commentary...
From Wheelchair to Garden: Restoring Function in Complex Post-Infectious Illness Through Foundational Naturopathic Care
Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, ND A phased naturopathic approach addressing foundational digestive stabilization, EBV reactivation, neuroinflammation, and autonomic dysfunction in a severely disabled patient. Abstract Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue...
How We Can Solve The Loneliness Epidemic Among Young People
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Supporting Children’s ENT and Immune Health Through the Oral Microbiome
A comprehensive review of how targeted oral probiotics like Streptococcus salivarius K12 support the oral microbiome, improve ENT health, and may offer broader immune benefits in children.* Jamie Oskin, ND, DTBRm, DHANP Abstract Children’s immune resilience is closely...
Natural Treatment of Antibiotic-Resistant URIs in Children
How naturopathic care helped resolve chronic antibiotic-resistant strep infections and immune dysregulation in a 5-year-old female. Kaitlyn N. Staal, ND, MSAc Abstract This pediatric case involved a history of extensive antibiotic use and recurrent infections,...
A Review of The Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
Alexsia Priolo, ND Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 13% of adolescent girls, but diagnosing and managing it during this developmental stage presents unique challenges. In this in-depth clinical review, Dr. Alexsia Priolo breaks down the updated...
Beyond Gout: Elevated Uric Acid as a Hidden Driver of Insulin Resistance and Chronic Pain
Anjanaa Subramanian, MD (Natural Medicine), CFMP, MPT, PGDHM A functional medicine approach reveals how mildly elevated uric acid—often dismissed in conventional labs—can underlie metabolic dysfunction and chronic musculoskeletal pain, even in active,...
Unmasking Traumatic Brain Injury: Diagnosis, Impact, and an Integrative Approach to Healing
Gil Winkelman, ND, MA Abstract Mild and unrecognized traumatic brain injuries can lead to chronic migraines, hormonal imbalance, cognitive decline, and mood disorders. Updated prevalence data, subtle diagnostic cues, and targeted patient history improve...
Herbal and Functional Medicine Approach: Early Insulin Resistance in a Teenage Swimmer
Dr. Anjanaa Subramanian, MD (Natural Medicine), CFMP, MPT, PGDHM How early insulin resistance and poor dietary diversity impaired performance in a lean adolescent athlete — and how targeted herbal and functional interventions supported metabolic recovery. ABSTRACT A...
Seeing Beyond the Image: Root-Cause Discovery in Adolescent Medicine
Donese Worden, NMD A compelling case of recurring rib fractures in a teen reveals how clinical intuition, persistence, and integrative diagnostics can uncover life-changing diagnoses overlooked by standard imaging. Abstract When a healthy teenage girl began...
Resolution of Chronic Sciatica Through Multimodal Naturopathic Intervention: A Case Report
Anna Kolomitseva, ND A decade of debilitating sciatica resolved in just four weeks using an integrative approach targeting neuromuscular and metabolic factors. Abstract Chronic sciatic pain is a debilitating condition often exacerbated by metabolic comorbidities....
Bursitis and Hypochlorhydria: Uncovering a Hidden Link Through B12 Therapy
J.V. Wright, D.J. Zeoli, ND, LAc, and J. Sherman A prospective study evaluating the effectiveness of vitamin B12 for acute and chronic bursitis and its surprising connection to low stomach acid Abstract The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of using...
Unmasking Traumatic Brain Injury: Diagnosis, Impact, and an Integrative Approach to Healing
Gil Winkelman, ND, MA Abstract Mild and unrecognized traumatic brain injuries can lead to chronic migraines, hormonal imbalance, cognitive decline, and mood disorders. Updated prevalence data, subtle diagnostic cues, and targeted patient history improve...
Herbal and Functional Medicine Approach: Early Insulin Resistance in a Teenage Swimmer
Dr. Anjanaa Subramanian, MD (Natural Medicine), CFMP, MPT, PGDHM How early insulin resistance and poor dietary diversity impaired performance in a lean adolescent athlete — and how targeted herbal and functional interventions supported metabolic recovery. ABSTRACT A...
Seeing Beyond the Image: Root-Cause Discovery in Adolescent Medicine
Donese Worden, NMD A compelling case of recurring rib fractures in a teen reveals how clinical intuition, persistence, and integrative diagnostics can uncover life-changing diagnoses overlooked by standard imaging. Abstract When a healthy teenage girl began...
Resolution of Chronic Sciatica Through Multimodal Naturopathic Intervention: A Case Report
Anna Kolomitseva, ND A decade of debilitating sciatica resolved in just four weeks using an integrative approach targeting neuromuscular and metabolic factors. Abstract Chronic sciatic pain is a debilitating condition often exacerbated by metabolic comorbidities....
Bursitis and Hypochlorhydria: Uncovering a Hidden Link Through B12 Therapy
J.V. Wright, D.J. Zeoli, ND, LAc, and J. Sherman A prospective study evaluating the effectiveness of vitamin B12 for acute and chronic bursitis and its surprising connection to low stomach acid Abstract The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of using...
Restoring Rest: Naturopathic Tools for Pediatric Insomnia
Jenna Henderson, ND A comprehensive look at the rising rates of childhood insomnia, its long-term health effects, and integrative strategies—from circadian regulation to nutrient support—for improving sleep in kids and teens. Abstract Sleep troubles are becoming...
Children in the Crossfire: Justice, Environment, and Pediatric Health Outcomes
How systemic injustice, climate change, and displacement shape pediatric health—and what naturopathic doctors can do to address the root causes. Leslie Solomonian, ND Abstract Pediatric health is shaped not only by individual biology and behavior but also by the...
Homeopathic Injections for Acute Chronic Pain: A Clinical Perspective on Trigger Point and SC Methods
Bill Caradonna, R.Ph., ND A seasoned naturopathic physician shares a two-decade clinical perspective on using homeopathic injectables for musculoskeletal and nerve-related pain—highlighting practical methods, success rates, and training options. Abstract This article...
Integrative Management of MS and Bilateral Uveitis: A Case Study
Heidi Weinhold, ND How a young woman with MS, optic nerve inflammation, and recurrent uveitis found remission through homeopathy, dietary changes, and neuroregenerative support Abstract This case study presents the integrative naturopathic management of a 29-year-old...
Pathological Brain Patterns: The Often Forgotten Cause of Chronic Pain Conditions
Jody Stanislaw, ND Chronic pain, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, and long COVID are complex conditions with diverse yet overlapping symptoms, without a clear path for healing. Body work, counseling, acupuncture, and support groups, while helpful, often do not...
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