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...
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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 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 bring...
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Naturopathic Medical Education: So far, we’ve only just begun
Education David J. Schleich, PhD Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future. (Neils Bohr) In the widening circle of inter-professional medical education, there is a startling statistic afoot. Dr Michael Pitt, from the University of Minnesota School of...
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Naturopathic Seeds Sprout in Fertile African Soil
Pauline Crouch (Baumann), ND This month’s Education column features guest columnist Pauline Crouch (Baumann), ND, president of Natural Doctors International. Dr. Schleich’s column will return in the August issue. I recently returned from a trip to Zambia where, as...
Missed Appointments- More Than A Minor Nuisance
Judy Capko Missed appointments are frustrating for any practice and you pay a big price for the no show patient or the 11th-hour cancellation. For naturopathic physicians who can dedicate an hour or more for many appointments, the costs can be staggering. It begins...
Electroencephalogram Use in Autistic Disorder Assessment
Steven Rondeau, NMD, BCIA-EEG The electroencephalogram (EEG) is a leading tool in the evaluation of autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).1 The EEG is most commonly thought of in the conventional medical community to be utilized with seizure disorders, which coincidently,...
Housing Naturopathic Education: Choosing a Higher Education Home for Naturopathic Medical Education isn’t What it Used to Be
David Schleich, PhD There is an exquisite medley of scholarship about the “idea of a university” (Newman, 1976; Flexner, 1968; Jasper, 1960; Frye, 1971; Jones, 1997b; Clark, 1983; Scott, 1984; Williams, 1992; Tierney, 1993). Some of its main ideas and developments...
Chromotherapy, Let There Be Light
Importance of Color in Therapy Sussanna Czeranko, ND In 1672 Sir Isaac Newton published his theory that the ordinary white light of the sun consists of different colors, each possessing a different degree of refrangibility. W. J. Colville, 1914, p. 24 Color is Life –...
At-Home Guided Imagery
Anesia Groves, NMD Holism is fundamental to the practice of naturopathic medicine. At graduation from medical school, we take an oath to “heal the whole person through individualized treatment,” and many of us feel a comforting and energizing reminder of our passion...
Book Review: Naturopathic Approach to Visceral Manipulation, Volume I: The Abdomen
Stacie Deyglio, N Naturopathic Approach to Visceral Manipulation, Volume I: The Abdomen Developed by J. P. Barral in 1971, visceral manipulation is a gentle physical therapy that depends on the palpation of normal and abnormal forces within the body. By using specific...
Book Review: Fundamentals of Naturopathic Pediatrics
Stacie Deyglio, ND Fundamentals of Naturopathic Pediatrics In his first book, Dr. Skowron assembles a full course in Naturopathic Pediatrics that spans from naturopathic principles to clinical practice, including the most current scientific research as the keystone...
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Clinically Proven Natural Support for Autoimmune Rheumatic Conditions
Authors: Devin Miles, ND & Elizabeth Sutherland, ND Emerging research highlights how botanicals such as berberine, cordyceps, rehmannia, and rosmarinic acid can modulate immune pathways and reduce inflammation in autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid...
The Integration of Naturopathic Medicine and Pharmacy: A Collaborative Approach
Emma Pollon-MacLeod, BSc., N.D. Adam Livingston, PharmD, RPh Uniting naturopathic doctors and pharmacists creates a patient-centered model that addresses chronic illness, reduces polypharmacy, and improves long-term health outcomes. This article explores how...
Optimizing Metabolic Health for Women: A Troubleshooting Approach to Insulin Resistance
Lara Briden, ND Insulin resistance goes far beyond blood sugar—affecting hormones, cardiovascular health, and long-term disease risk. An individualized, root-cause approach can restore metabolic flexibility and resilience in women. Abstract This article explores...
Integrative Restoration of Fascia Integrity: Tabasheer and Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA ABSTRACT Structural disorders such as hernias, pelvic organ prolapses, fascial laxity, and connective tissue degeneration are increasingly prevalent in modern clinical practice. While often treated surgically or...
Kennedy Takes Helm at HHS, Bringing Chronic Disease Focus to Nation’s Health Department
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in today as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office, with Justice Neil Gorsuch administering the oath. Kennedy now leads the nation's largest health department, overseeing a $2 trillion budget that touches nearly every...
The Importance of Self-Care in Mothers: A Flurry of Controversy
By Lillea Hartwell, ND The Nature vs. Nurture Debate and Its Impact on Mothers The nature vs. nurture debate has existed since the dawn of psychology and even earlier. Philosophers seeking to explain the origins of human personality narrowed it down to environmental...
Rewiring Fear and Worry
A Holistic Approach to Conquering Anxiety in the Female Patient By Jonathan E. Prousky, ND, MSc, MA Introduction This paper investigates the prevalence, key hormonal contributors, and integrative treatment strategies for anxiety disorders in women, highlighting the...
Migraines & Menopause
Two Case Studies By Jillian Finker, ND Introduction After two decades of practicing naturopathic medicine, I have observed that advancements in allopathic migraine treatment remain limited. While a few newer medications may be effective for specific individuals, most...
Advancing Breast Cancer Prevention: The Shift to Risk-Based Screening
Personalized Prevention for Better Outcomes By Erin Rurak, ND Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers among women, with a widely cited statistic that 1 in 8 women will develop the disease in their lifetime.1 However, this figure is a population-level...
Riverton City Council Unanimously Supports Removing Fluoride in Public Water Systems
Riverton Mayor Trent Stags issued the following statement after the Riverton City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting H.B. 81 Fluoride Amendments: I am pleased Riverton City is the first to support H.B. 81 Fluoride Amendments, and I encourage all Utah...
Phytoestrogens and Hormonal Modulation
Applications in Menopause Management and Breast Cancer Prevention By Artemis Morris, ND Exploring the benefits of phytoestrogens in managing menopause symptoms and reducing breast cancer risks. This article examines the role of phytoestrogens, particularly soy, in...
Differentiating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Non-Classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
A closer look at distinguishing PCOS from NCCAH in reproductive-age women, including diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches. By Kelly Simms ND, CNS, FABNE This article explores the clinical overlap between Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Non-Classical...
Medicinal Orchid Demonstrates Tissue Healing for Cancer Patients
Iron-Clad Orchid (Dendrobium officinale, Tiepi Shihu) Improves Salivary Gland Function and Oral Microbiota in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy Dendrobium officinale, also known as Tiepi Shihu or iron-clad orchid, has been integral to traditional...
Wild Poinsettia Extract Restores Testicular Health in Diabetes
Research shows Euphorbia heterophylla (wild poinsettia) protects testicular tissue in diabetic models by decreasing inflammation, reducing oxidative stress by up to 70%, and restoring testosterone levels by 55%. Emerging research demonstrates that Euphorbia...
Riverton City Council Unanimously Supports Removing Fluoride in Public Water Systems
Riverton Mayor Trent Stags issued the following statement after the Riverton City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting H.B. 81 Fluoride Amendments: I am pleased Riverton City is the first to support H.B. 81 Fluoride Amendments, and I encourage all Utah...
Phytoestrogens and Hormonal Modulation
Applications in Menopause Management and Breast Cancer Prevention By Artemis Morris, ND Exploring the benefits of phytoestrogens in managing menopause symptoms and reducing breast cancer risks. This article examines the role of phytoestrogens, particularly soy, in...
Differentiating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Non-Classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
A closer look at distinguishing PCOS from NCCAH in reproductive-age women, including diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches. By Kelly Simms ND, CNS, FABNE This article explores the clinical overlap between Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Non-Classical...
Medicinal Orchid Demonstrates Tissue Healing for Cancer Patients
Iron-Clad Orchid (Dendrobium officinale, Tiepi Shihu) Improves Salivary Gland Function and Oral Microbiota in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy Dendrobium officinale, also known as Tiepi Shihu or iron-clad orchid, has been integral to traditional...
Wild Poinsettia Extract Restores Testicular Health in Diabetes
Research shows Euphorbia heterophylla (wild poinsettia) protects testicular tissue in diabetic models by decreasing inflammation, reducing oxidative stress by up to 70%, and restoring testosterone levels by 55%. Emerging research demonstrates that Euphorbia...
Herbal and Dietary Supplements as Adjunctive Treatments for Mild SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Eucalyptol, ginseng, Echinacea purpurea, L-arginine, and vitamins C and D demonstrate immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory, and respiratory health benefits. A recent narrative review published in Nutrients explores the potential of herbal and dietary supplements as...
Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Its Impact on Male Fertility
Discover the importance of sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) testing, how it impacts ART outcomes, and ways naturopathic doctors can integrate this essential tool into fertility care. By Dr. Rosia Parrish, ND At the American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2024 (ASRM)...
Green Tea May Reduce Brain Lesions Associated with Dementia and Cognitive Decline
Study Links Green Tea to a 3–6% Reduction in Brain Lesions A recent study found that drinking three to five cups of green tea daily is associated with a significant reduction in cerebral white matter lesions (WMLs), which are early markers of cognitive decline,...
The Extracellular Matrix and Prostate Cancer: Clinical Update and Case Study
Exploring the Role of Tumor Microenvironment in Prostate Cancer and the Potential in Natural Therapies By Fraser Smith This article examines the role of the extracellular matrix in prostate cancer progression and highlights natural therapies that target the tumor...
Ayurvedic Clinical Management of Prostate Health
Perspective and Case Study By Shailinder Sodhi ND, BAMS This article dives into naturopathic and Ayurvedic approaches to prostate health, providing practical strategies for the prevention and management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer....
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