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...
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher After 20 years publishing NDNR’s Applied Naturopathic Medicine journal, I've watched "dangerous pseudoscience" become the standard of care. You may remember we were called irresponsible for publishing IV nutrient protocols. Now there's...
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher We started publishing homeopathic medicine cases in 2005. Many told me I would kill our credibility, that it was “pseudoscience” or that no serious medical journal would touch it. I was told I’d never attract conventional doctors as...
Bradley Bush, ND Exploring how neuroimmune imbalances between histamine and serotonin contribute to dysmotility, GERD, and bloating—and how targeted integrative strategies can improve outcomes. Abstract This article reviews the interplay between histamine and...
New review of research shows benefits outweigh risks for women who start treatment within 10 years of menopause onset After more than two decades, the FDA is finally removing the black box warnings that have kept millions of women from accessing hormone replacement...
A Case Study Lina Mockus, ND Introduction This case study details the naturopathic approach to treating a 58-year-old male patient, Sam, who presented with a history of osteoarthritis (OA) and eczema. OA is an inflammatory disease of the joints that occurs when the...
Amy Johnson-Grass, ND, LN, LM, CPM Unexplained infertility is a diagnosis of exclusion, when the standard investigation of both female and male partner has ruled out other infertility diagnoses (American Society for Reproductive Medicine). It doesn’t mean there is no...
Judith Fiore, ND Acupuncture has been shown in several recent studies from Europe and the United States to greatly benefit fertility (Paulus et al., 2002; Magarelli et al., 2004; Quintero et al., 2004; Siteman et al., 1997). However, in the realm of Traditional...
Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) Chronic prostatitis remains one of the most ignored, common conditions in all of medicine. Though up to 15% of all men globally experience symptoms of chronic prostatitis at some point in their lives, little money or attention has been...
Stephen W. Parcell, ND In 2004, a 52-year-old male presented to my clinic with increasing weight gain, low mood, difficulty building muscle mass and low libido. He was working out with a personal trainer three times per week doing resistance training (90 min. per...
Joseph Kellerstein, ND Andropause, or male ‘menopause’, is caused by an age-related decline in active circulating testosterone. News of andropause has been in the literature for over half a century. This condition may contain disorders relating to: cardiovascular...
Virender Sodhi, MD (Ayurved), ND Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis have become household names. While fanfare about the effects of these drugs is compelling, there are major side effects associated with each of these medications. Television reports, magazines, and...
David Tallman, DC, ND It appears that with the American Society’s advent of easy-access non-nutritive foods which satisfy the brain’s appetite and reward centers and then medications that make one forget the resultant health problems has weakened male vitality to the...
Larry Chan, DC, ND, R.Ac A familiar life story: man retires at age 60 or 65 but begins to experience a lack of drive and interest in life’s activities. He exhibits grumpy behavior and withdraws into himself; he may even become depressed and display erratic moods....
Dr. Leslie Solomonian, ND An exploration of mental distress as an adaptive survival response shaped by evolutionary biology, social structures, and ecological conditions—challenging symptom-focused models of mental health care. Abstract This article examines...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Jordan Robertson, ND A detailed evaluation of the most commonly prescribed topical treatments for rosacea, comparing efficacy, patient suitability, and clinical outcomes. Rosacea significantly affects patients' quality of life, and evidence indicates that any...
Issue Details Volume 20 | Issue No.05Published: May 2025Theme: Mental Health and InsomniaISSN: 2169-1622 [simplebooklet src="https://simplebooklet.com/embed.php?wpKey=xbnZ815tnZmF3SIlTBBI6f&source=wordpress" width="100%" height="637"]
Neuroscience Reveals Lasting Damage from Physical Discipline A Comprehensive 2025 Meta-Analysis Reveals Physical Punishment Activates Toxic Stress, Causes Structural Brain Damage, and Leads to Emotional and Behavioral Dysfunction Pain as a Protective Biological Signal...
Carrie Phillips, ND Introduction As naturopathic physicians, we recognize that medicine is both an art and a science. It requires clinical reasoning, empirical evidence, and intuition that comes from experience. This balance is reflected in our practice, which is a...
Vaccine Immune Response Interferes with Female Reproductive Cycle 2025 JAMA Study Reveals Direct Evidence of Neuroendocrine Effects The 2025 study published in JAMA Network Open provides clear evidence that vaccines affect brain regulatory systems. Researchers...
Midlife is the time to move more to protect your brain. By your 40s and 50s, measurable changes in brain structure have already begun. Gray matter volume starts to decline. White matter pathways lose integrity. Amyloid plaques, protein deposits linked to Alzheimer’s...
A Case Study in Homeopathy, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Medicine A comprehensive, patient-centered approach to managing psoriasis by addressing root causes through homeopathy, gut health, and metabolic balance. By Marisa Kassimir, ND Introduction and Case Presentation...
Neuroscience Reveals Lasting Damage from Physical Discipline A Comprehensive 2025 Meta-Analysis Reveals Physical Punishment Activates Toxic Stress, Causes Structural Brain Damage, and Leads to Emotional and Behavioral Dysfunction Pain as a Protective Biological Signal...
Carrie Phillips, ND Introduction As naturopathic physicians, we recognize that medicine is both an art and a science. It requires clinical reasoning, empirical evidence, and intuition that comes from experience. This balance is reflected in our practice, which is a...
Vaccine Immune Response Interferes with Female Reproductive Cycle 2025 JAMA Study Reveals Direct Evidence of Neuroendocrine Effects The 2025 study published in JAMA Network Open provides clear evidence that vaccines affect brain regulatory systems. Researchers...
Midlife is the time to move more to protect your brain. By your 40s and 50s, measurable changes in brain structure have already begun. Gray matter volume starts to decline. White matter pathways lose integrity. Amyloid plaques, protein deposits linked to Alzheimer’s...
A Case Study in Homeopathy, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Medicine A comprehensive, patient-centered approach to managing psoriasis by addressing root causes through homeopathy, gut health, and metabolic balance. By Marisa Kassimir, ND Introduction and Case Presentation...
DEHP in Plastics Promotes Inflammation and Arterial Damage Leading to Heart Disease Millions handle plastic products daily, including food containers, medical tubing, and water bottles. These common items often contain di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), a chemical used...
Insights from a Case Series Using a Novel Supplement Regimen Jen Palmer, ND; Joseph M. Keenan, MD Dietary supplements can provide older adults a therapeutic option for maintaining optimal health without relying on prescription drugs. This article summarizes key...
A vital aspect of high-dose vitamin C therapy is its selective toxicity towards cancer cells. Cancer cells are uniquely susceptible due to their inherently higher levels of oxidative stress and reactive iron. At therapeutic concentrations, intravenous vitamin C...
Gut microbes from patients rapidly activate immune responses and nerve changes that drive lasting, unexplained pain. Gut Microbes Influence Chronic Pain and Immunity Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by widespread pain throughout the body, often...
Naturopathic medicine has long emphasized digestive health as foundational to robust immune function. Early naturopathic physicians drew inspiration from pioneering microbiologist Elie Metchnikoff, who proposed in the early 1900s that beneficial gut bacteria are...
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Midlife is the time to move more to protect your brain. By your 40s and 50s, measurable changes in brain structure have already begun. Gray matter volume starts to decline. White matter pathways lose integrity. Amyloid plaques, protein deposits linked to Alzheimer’s...
DEHP in Plastics Promotes Inflammation and Arterial Damage Leading to Heart Disease Millions handle plastic products daily, including food containers, medical tubing, and water bottles. These common items often contain di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP), a chemical used...
