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 case-based examination of oral lavender essential oil as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for generalized anxiety disorder in a patient seeking evidence-informed, integrative care. Dr. Jennifer Brusewitz ND Abstract This case study explores the use of a...
A comprehensive scoping review explores how olive oil and its bioactive constituents may influence depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health outcomes across clinical trials, epidemiological research, and preclinical models. Dr. Monique Aucoin ND MSc Vanessa...
Right now, someone in your community is Googling "how to get off antidepressants safely."They're not alone. Searches for "antidepressant withdrawal" are up 200%. In Canada, taper-related searches have increased 160 to 180% over the last few years.They're...
Vital Nutrients Releases Clinical Findings on Plant-Based Cortisol Balance Vital Nutrients has released new research highlighting the benefits of Cortisol Balance, a plant-based dietary supplement formulated to support healthy energy, stress response, and recovery. A...
The Vital Conversation James Sensenig, ND This is the second part of a 3-part article from The Vital Conversation that took place on June 22, 2016. It is part of a new series of articles in NDNR based on transcripts of conversations that occurred on Wednesdays for...
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG) The moon, representing fertility, controls the waxing and waning of a woman’s cycles during her reproductive years. Moon energy represents a deep moistening and cooling nature. Influence From the Planet Jupiter In menopause, the influence...
Amy Day, ND Endometriosis, or “endo,” is strongly linked to infertility. It is estimated that about 30% of women with endo struggle with infertility, and at least 30% of female infertility is associated with endo (Ballweg, 1987). The decrease in fertility includes...
Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a collection of symptoms caused by hyperandrogenism that affects 5%-10% of all women and often goes undiagnosed. 1 The hyperandrogenism of PCOS appears to be due to dysregulation of steroidogenesis...
Kristina Conner, ND The rise of endocrine disorders is particularly significant to naturopathic practice, given the strong correlation of endocrine function to the determinants of health. We expect that due to lifestyle in contemporary Western lifestyle, normal...
Mary Shackelton, MPH, ND The topic of autoimmunity is vast and complicated. Clinicians working with a female demographic have undoubtedly encountered many conditions related to autoimmunity and have perhaps questioned female-specific variables that affect the...
Nita Bishop, ND and Rowan Hamilton, MNIMH Have antibiotics been designed around the wrong premise? More than 100 years ago, Robert Koch made an important breakthrough in the history of microbiology by developing methods to create a solid nutrient media to...
Jillian Stansbury, ND Estrogen dominance is extremely common in the general U.S. population and is associated with the discomforts of PMS, the pathologies of breast cysts, ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids, as well as contributory to the emergence of hormone-related...
Marie Rodriguez, ND Many women report getting periods early, late or even skipping a period altogether during times of greater stress – a move, travel, new job, etc. Irregular periods can affect up to 20% of women, and are often harmless. It is when a woman reports...
In 1896, a 24-year-old German immigrant named Benedict Lust opened a small store in New York City. He called it a “Kneipp store,” named after Father Sebastian Kneipp, the German priest whose water cure treatments had saved Lust’s life after conventional doctors gave...
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...
Washington, DC — The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) are calling on naturopathic physicians, students, patients, and all allies to urgently submit public comments opposing a...
Physician's Choice Awards and Summit – Interview with Joah Santos Host: Razi BerryGuest: Joah Santos (Expert on Tribalism, Marketing Strategist for Fortune 500s, NGOs, and Governments) In this episode, Razi Berry sits down with Joah Santos, a renowned expert on...
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...
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,...
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 detection of...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Conor Watters, ND Exploring the emerging science, cultural significance, and clinical applications of Ayahuasca in the treatment of substance use disorders. Abstract Substance use disorder (SUD) remains a global health crisis, with current treatments offering variable...
A 10-day-old infant with severe hypotonia and suspected brain injury showed rapid neurologic improvements after a single homeopathic intervention with Opium 200C. Blake Myers, ND Abstract This case involves a 10-day-old newborn delivered via cesarean section at 37...
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...
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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...
Golf course herbicides cause dopaminergic neuron death and initiate Parkinson's disease Decades of naturopathic medicine casework on pesticide-linked neurological decline are now confirmed by population-based data showing increased Parkinson's risk near golf courses....
