Endocrinology

KHIVAN OBEROI, ND  ERIN FIX, ND  Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is well known for having a complex hormonal and metabolic pathophysiology. Patients may seek out naturopathic care for a [...]

ERICA NIKIFORUK, ND, RAC  While it is generally understood that maternal preconception health and nutrition is important, the opportunity to use the perinatal period for programming a child’s [...]

SHANNON SINSHEIMER, ND  With greater awareness of the potential problems that can occur during conception, more couples are seeking preconception care to address potential infertility issues. [...]

CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND  When a woman or man becomes “pausal,” whether it be menopause or andropause, low hormone levels can impact many aspects of life. Low hormone levels affect [...]

MOLLY JARCHOW ND, LM Premature pubarche (PP), the premature development of pubic hair, is a common presentation in pediatric practice and tends to affect many more girls than boys. PP is defined [...]

KAYCIE GRIGEL, ND No matter what specialty you choose, if you see women in your practice, you will see breast cancer survivors. One in every 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with [...]

ALAN CHRISTIANSON, NMD, FABNE If you manage thyroid medications for your patients, you’ve probably seen their labs fluctuate unexpectedly. Most of us were not taught the reasons that thyroid [...]

GUY CITRIN, ND I assume many of my colleagues have patients who present similarly. I myself have found that my non-serious chronically ill patients often present [...]

CARRIE JONES, ND, FABNE, MPH Do medications affect hormones? Absolutely! Considering the escalating number of drugs prescribed in the United States, this relationship is a [...]

Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Jared L. Zeff, ND, VNMI, LAc The following is a not an article prepared for a medical journal. Not every statement of fact is cited or referenced. This is a commentary [...]