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Adrenal Fatigue: Environmentally Induced Adrenal Hypofunction?

Adrenal Fatigue: Environmentally Induced Adrenal Hypofunction?

Tolle Causam Andrea Gruszecki, ND Normal adrenal gland function is essential during acute and chronic stress responses.1 Although commonly used, the term “adrenal fatigue” is not considered a diagnosable illness by allopathic medicine, perhaps because the effects of...

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Testosterone and the Healthy Woman

Mary F. Shackelton, MPH, ND Hormone balancing for women usually includes consideration of progesterone and estrogen levels, and the management of symptoms resulting from deficiencies or excesses of each hormone. However, testosterone is of significance and important...

Using Blood Chemistry Analysis to Screen for Metabolic Syndrome

Dicken Weatherby, ND I believe that Type II diabetes and other serious health conditions can be prevented if physicians know what to watch for long before the full-blown disease state manifests. A term we hear often these days is metabolic syndrome, which used to be...

Etiological Factors Involved With Metabolic Syndrome

Mona Morstein, ND Although allopathic physicians recently have been debating whether metabolic syndrome is actually a syndrome, the rest of the world seems solidly ensconced in the belief that it is. The World Health Organization (WHO) was first to come out with...

Homeopathy and Diabetes: Case Study

Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND Salina walked into my office with a bright smile. Her dark hair was stylishly done. My attention was drawn to her large, dark eyes and magnetic smile. It was a few seconds more until I realized this lovely lady was very overweight for someone...

Therapeutic Considerations for Type II Diabetes

Irene Karatzas, ND Considering that the incidence of Type II diabetes is on the rise, it is critical to understand some basic naturopathic concepts to treat and prevent this condition and its complications. An ND should focus, among other things, on patient education...

Adipose Tissue – A Neuroendocrine Organ

Kelly Marie Fitzpatrick, BSN, MPS, ND Two situations influenced my research into adipose tissue physiology and the mechanisms that contribute to obesity-related disease states. Since 2001, I have been working with overweight and obese clients, addressing weight loss...

Initiation of Insulin Therapy in Type II Diabetes

Ryan Bradley, ND Despite steps taken to increase exercise, reduce stress and improve poor dietary habits in an effort to reduce blood glucose, many patients with Type II diabetes remain poorly controlled. Poor glycemic control dramatically increases risk of...

Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment: A Qualitative Approach

Phranq D. Tamburri, NMD This article explores two main areas in treating prostate disease. First, the current situation regarding prostate cancer assessment and diagnosis is discussed briefly. Liability concerns for the ND, including those now seen with andropause...

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Three Endocrine Axes Share One Energy Budget for Stress Resilience

Three Endocrine Axes Share One Energy Budget for Stress Resilience

Three Endocrine Axes Share One Energy Budget for Stress Resilience Mitochondrial reserve capacity constrains the HPA, thyroid, and gonadal systems simultaneously, determining whether stress responses stay adaptive or consolidate into chronic dysfunction. When a...

Sleeping Well During Dynamic Societal Change

How to Protect Sleep Health Amid Political, Economic, and Social Upheaval Catherine Darley, ND Periods of major government and societal change often trigger widespread uncertainty, leading to a rise in sleep complaints. Many clinicians are seeing this firsthand among...

June 2025 Cont. References

Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid (TUDCA) And Protective Role Against Neurodegeneration Authors: Devin Miles, ND and Elizabeth Sutherland, ND Zangerolamo L, Vettorazzi JF, Rosa LRO, et al. The bile acid TUDCA and neurodegenerative disorders: An overview. Life Sci. 2021 May...

Nighttime Urination and Sleep Apnea: The Overlooked Connection

Jordan Robertson, ND Understanding the link between nocturia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can improve screening and treatment outcomes, especially in women. Key Takeaways Patients with nocturia have an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and may...

Nighttime Urination and Sleep Apnea: The Overlooked Connection

Jordan Robertson, ND Understanding the link between nocturia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can improve screening and treatment outcomes, especially in women. Key Takeaways Patients with nocturia have an increased risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and may...

Flavor as Medicine: The Science of Taste is Key to Better Health

Flavors Are Neuroendocrine Signals That Direct Nutrient Intake and Body Metabolism Have you ever wondered why certain foods taste delicious during childhood or why adolescents seem drawn to bold flavors? From infancy through adolescence, our bodies are hardwired to...

Alcohol Use and Nutrient Deficiency: A Self-Reinforcing Cycle

Research shows the relationship between alcohol use and nutrient depletion is bi-directional. Chronic drinking depletes key nutrients, and pre-existing deficiencies increase vulnerability to alcohol’s effects. Alcohol use typically begins early. The average age of...

Depression Appears 8 Years Before Pain Begins

Study Confirms Naturopathic Understanding of Depression-Pain Connection A 21-year longitudinal study tracking over 7,300 adults has documented that depression symptoms begin rising significantly up to eight years before pain develops. Published in eClinicalMedicine by...

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