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Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Vanessa is a pleasant easygoing 33-year-old secretary. She first presented early in 2000 complaining of a very severe irritable bowel syndrome. It had been ongoing for about 3 years at the time. Generally, the pain will hit in the morning....

Gastroenterology Case Studies

Steven A. Bailey, ND The following case studies represent simple principles of naturopathic medicine resulting in significant improvements in the quality of 2 patients’ lives. Both patients are exceptionally grateful for the outcomes and have given permission to use...

Naturopathic Treatment of Crohn’s Disease

Dr. Jen Williamson, ND Similar to other autoimmune diseases, Crohn disease can be tricky to manage. There are often extraintestinal manifestations, complications linked directly to the gastrointestinal tract, and adverse effects from drugs. However, despite...

January 2011 | Gastrointestinal Health

Volume 7 Issue 1   NATUROPATHIC PERSPECTIVE Genetically Modified Food and Your Health Kristy L. Anderson, NMD Expresses the concerns of consuming genetically modified food and provides lists of some foods that may contain genetically modified ingredients.  ...

Reconsidering Cholecystectomy

Christopher Maloney, ND Gallbladders are the appendixes of the 21st century. Gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy) is the only surgical procedure so common that my patients consistently forget to list it in their medical records. The problem is so bad that I...

Kindergarten Stomach Pain

Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Wendy sat there with a relaxed posture yet bearing a kind of competent look that was always present. This was an unusual impression in a 9-year-old girl. She presented with her mom, who has been a long-term patient and fan of homeopathy. I...

Anal Fissure Disease: Treatment via the Cranford Technique

Steven G. Cranford, ND An anal fissure is a linear ulcer usually extending from just below the anorectal line to the margin of the anus. The pain associated with fissure disease is disproportionate to the size of the lesion, with postdefecatory pain (intense burning)...

Treating a Cough with Herbs while Remembering to Treat the Cause

Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) The cough is a symptom, but a symptom of what? Often, a cough will occur with a cold or flu, causing inflammation of the mucous membranes in the throat or bronchi, which can lead to the development of mucus. The cough is the body’s...

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The Link Between Leaky Gut, Food Sensitivities, and Anxiety

Discover how leaky gut and common food sensitivities like gluten and dairy contribute to anxiety by triggering inflammation and disrupting the gut-brain axis. Tiffany Jackson, ND Abstract Leaky gut—characterized by increased intestinal permeability—emerges as a key...

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...

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...

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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