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Actionable Habits That Help You Lose Weight and Stay Healthy
Simone McFarlane Achieving sustainable weight loss isn’t about dramatic diets or fleeting willpower; it’s about forming habits that support your body’s natural balance and energy. Wellness-focused changes that are consistent, manageable, and grounded in how...
Naturopathic Applications of Mild Hyperthermia
Applications in Practice John H. Furlong, ND Naturopathic medicine sits at a crossroads. As we progress through the 21st century, we have an opportunity to re-assert our unique leadership place in natural medicine. We can challenge ourselves to build on our...
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Ayurvedic Strategies for Low Testosterone
Restoring Balance Through Digestion, Dosha Regulation, and Targeted Interventions By Dr. Virender Sodhi MD (Ayurveda), ND In recent years, the conversation around men’s health, particularly testosterone levels, has gained significant attention. While modern medicine...
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Prostate Cancer: Advances in Botanical Medicine
Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND Prostate cancer is the most common invasive cancer and the second most lethal cancer in men. After the introduction of the total prostate specific antigen (tPSA) test in the late 1980s, detection increased dramatically, though...
Progesterone: A Male Hormone
Progesterone: A Male Hormone Progesterone has long been known as the steroid hormone implicated in all things female: the female menstrual cycle, pregnancy and embryogenesis. We’ve been slathering it on, as women, to aid in fibrocystic breasts, uterine cancer...
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...
Treating Prehypertension and Hypertension
Stephen Parcell, ND Being male puts a patient at increased risk of getting cardiovascular disease (CVD) mostly because men get CVD approximately 10 years earlier than women. Increased risk begins at age 55 for men and 65 for women. Hormonal factors are hypothesized to...
Same Symptoms, New Remedy?
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND James is a 47-year-old workaholic. He is dark haired and of pale complexion and quite chilly. Recently there has been a lot rolling his way in terms of business and financial reversal. Far from receiving all of this in good humor, he has...
Naturopathic Approach to HSV Infections
David Hogg, ND I find herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections one of the most easily treated infectious diseases. Although I’ll be focusing on genital herpes in this article, the same treatment guidelines follow for oral herpes, herpes zoster and post-herpetic...
Diagnosing Andropause: Vague and Varying Symptoms can Result in Difficult Assessment
Bronner Handwerger, ND By the time men are between the ages of 40 and 55, they can experience a phenomenon similar to female menopause, called andropause. Unlike women, men do not have a clear-cut indication, such as the cessation of menstruation, to mark this...
PSA: A Failed Screening Test
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protease produced by prostate cells to liquefy the semen. Though it is found in non-prostatic cells in minute amounts, it is largely a product of the prostate and thus fairly specific for problems in that organ. Unfortunately, the...
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Borage (Borago officinalis): Botanical Ally for Courage, Self-Expression, and the Restoration of Self-Love
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,...
Lavender Essential Oil and Anxiety Management: A Case Study
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...
Olive Oil and Mental Health: A Scoping Review of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Outcomes
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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...
Resolving Acne Vulgaris Through Gut and Hormone Support: A Case Study
By Chelsea Smithback, ND Introduction Acne vulgaris is a very common skin condition, with a prevalence rate ranging from 25% to 95% among adolescents. It is more common in males than females. Acne can persist into adulthood or have a delayed onset during this stage of...
Targeting Menopausal Acne: Hormone Balancing and Skin Barrier Support in Practice
Aarti Patel, ND ABSTRACT This case study explores menopausal acne in a 55-year-old female with severe skin barrier damage from a history of using medical-grade prescription, as well as over-the-counter acne topicals, along with a more recent history of supplementing...
Mechanisms of Aging and Neurodegeneration
Exploring Thiamine Deficiency, Catecholamine Toxicity, and Angiotensin II Quinn Rivet, ND Exploring how thiamine deficiency, catecholamine-induced neurotoxicity, and Angiotensin II contribute to neurodegeneration and aging in the brain. Introduction This paper aims to...
Breaking the Cycle: Understanding PCOS-Related Skin Manifestations
Pathophysiology, Clinical Implications, and Evidence-Based Naturopathic Interventions Galina Mironova, ND Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder with systemic effects, including significant dermatologic manifestations. Acne, hirsutism,...
New Research Validates Naturopathic View of Neurological Disease
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....
NDNR Welcomes Dr. Kareem Kandil, MD, ND as New Medical Director
Scottsdale, Arizona – May 13, 2025 – Naturopathic Doctor News & Review (NDNR) proudly welcomes Dr. Kareem Kandil, MD, ND, as its incoming Medical Director. Dr. Kandil brings an exceptional combination of expertise spanning clinical practice, academic instruction,...
From Pain to Relief: A Shingles Victory with Homeopathy
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Geriatric Syndrome—Bone Up, Muscle Up, and More with Myostatin Inhibition
Chris D. Meletis, N.D. How Myostatin Inhibition Supports Bone Density, Prevents Sarcopenia, and Enhances Musculoskeletal Health in Aging Populations Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are major concerns for aging individuals, often leading to fractures and loss of...
Curcumin Vaginal Gel Effectively Treats Bacterial Vaginosis Without Antibiotics
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Herbal Therapeutic Approaches Demonstrate Significant Impact on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Herbal treatments modulate inflammation, reduce immune dysregulation, and alleviate joint symptoms without significant adverse effects. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic inflammation, joint destruction, and reduced quality of...
NDNR Welcomes Dr. Kareem Kandil, MD, ND as New Medical Director
Scottsdale, Arizona – May 13, 2025 – Naturopathic Doctor News & Review (NDNR) proudly welcomes Dr. Kareem Kandil, MD, ND, as its incoming Medical Director. Dr. Kandil brings an exceptional combination of expertise spanning clinical practice, academic instruction,...
From Pain to Relief: A Shingles Victory with Homeopathy
Michael Knapp, ND, DHANP How a 51-Year-Old Female Achieved Fast Relief from Shingles Using Classical Homeopathy Abstract This case illustrates the successful treatment of shingles with individualized homœpathic medicine in a 51-year-old female. The outcome is...
Geriatric Syndrome—Bone Up, Muscle Up, and More with Myostatin Inhibition
Chris D. Meletis, N.D. How Myostatin Inhibition Supports Bone Density, Prevents Sarcopenia, and Enhances Musculoskeletal Health in Aging Populations Osteoporosis and sarcopenia are major concerns for aging individuals, often leading to fractures and loss of...
Curcumin Vaginal Gel Effectively Treats Bacterial Vaginosis Without Antibiotics
Natural curcumin gel achieves rapid symptom relief, balanced microbiome restoration, and avoids antibiotic resistance risks. Oral metronidazole is commonly prescribed as the primary therapy for BV, achieving a cure rate of 75% to 84%. According to the Centers for...
Herbal Therapeutic Approaches Demonstrate Significant Impact on Rheumatoid Arthritis
Herbal treatments modulate inflammation, reduce immune dysregulation, and alleviate joint symptoms without significant adverse effects. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by chronic inflammation, joint destruction, and reduced quality of...
Resveratrol–Copper Combination Suppresses Glioblastoma Growth and Restores Immune Function
Tumor proliferation suppressed, immune function restored, and harmful DNA cleared with no adverse reactions reported Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) remains among the deadliest primary brain cancers, notoriously resistant to current treatments. A 2025 pilot clinical...
Pharmacists Continue to Dispense Antidepressants Despite Hesitation, Study Finds
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Stand for Health Freedom Launches National Fluoride Toolkit to Empower Citizens in 48 States – Water Should Hydrate, Not Medicate
May 2025 – Indianapolis, IN — Stand for Health Freedom (SHF) has launched a powerful new resource to support local and state advocates working to end public water fluoridation across the United States. With 48 states still adding fluoride to their water systems, this...
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Anacyclus Pyrethrum in Parkinson’s Disease: A Clinical Exploration of Cognitive Decline
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Skin-to-Skin Contact: Science Validates Traditional Wisdom
Maternal Instinct is Rooted in Biology and Expressed Through Culture Throughout history, maternal instinct has consistently highlighted the need for mothers to maintain physical closeness with their newborns. Cultural traditions globally, from China's "zuo yuezi" to...
Anacyclus Pyrethrum in Parkinson’s Disease: A Clinical Exploration of Cognitive Decline
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often described primarily as a movement disorder, but this definition captures only a fraction of its complexity. The familiar symptoms, tremors, stiffness, and slow movements, are outward signs of a more profound neurological disruption...









