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...
From Queen Mary University of London Asthma is a common lung condition that affects 5.4 million people in the UK and can lead to symptoms such as coughing, wheezing or feeling breathless. Asthma is best controlled by regular use of a corticosteroid inhaler, which...
Jody Stanislaw, ND Life is inherently meaningless. What was your reaction to that statement? Or, I should say, what did your mind do with that statement? Agree? Or emphatically disagree? Make you confused? Or give you clarity? Or perhaps you responded with wonder as...
Anne Mitchell, ND Your work is to discover your world and then with all your heart give yourself to it. -Buddha Anahata chakra, the heart chakra, symbolizes the consciousness of universal love, selflessness, and devotion. The heart, the fourth energy center, inspires...
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Sarah is a sharp, spirited soul with piercing eyes. She is friendly but with definite overtones of “do not mess with me.” April 1999 Background Sarah was consulting me for the second time in April 1999, at the age of 39 years. The first time...
Alexandra Gayek, ND One of the common errors we enthusiastic NDs sometimes make is to set up patients for failure by expecting them to make too much change in too short a time. The patient bravely nods as you tell her she will need to stop eating wheat, dairy, and...
Danya Epstein, ND Hypnosis, or hypnotherapy, is a powerful yet often misunderstood modality that can enhance a naturopathic practice because it is consistent with the fundamental principles of naturopathic medicine. At its core, it is a form of potent self-healing. It...
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Taking into consideration that physical life and health are based on the vibrative process in the cell, which we call change of matter, there is no doubt that all disease is simply a disturbance of harmonious vibration within the cell....
Rick Kirschner, ND In 2004, Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine & Health Sciences (SCNM, Tempe, Arizona) president Dr Paul Mittman asked me to create a class for incoming students that would be “everything you wish you’d known when you started school.” This...
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG) My teacher and friend Bill Mitchell used to speak of the herbs that correlated with each of the 7 chakras. Dr Mitchell’s herb choices represented the energetics of the plants that he perceived matched with the energetics of the chakras...
Anna Kolomitseva, ND A case study illustrating how individualized hormone-metabolism targeting, dietary modulation, and circadian stabilization achieved sustained acne remission after oral-contraceptive discontinuation and brief testosterone exposure. Abstract Adult...
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher 47% of our readers are MDs and DOs. Why are conventional doctors reading a naturopathic journal? When we started Applied Natural Medicine in 2005 ( then NDNR), our audience was almost entirely naturopathic physicians. Twenty years...
MONTPELIER, VT – October 10, 2025 – Restorative Formulations, a physician-exclusive nutraceutical company known for its clinically effective, potent organic formulations, is proud to announce the launch of Microbiome Synergy, a potent, broad-spectrum probiotic and...
Lisa Jung, ND, FABNG Abstract Biliary hyperkinesia is an emerging functional gallbladder disorder characterized by elevated gallbladder ejection fraction and right upper quadrant pain in the absence of gallstones. This case study follows a 32-year-old woman with...
Non-Exhaust Emissions Now Major Source of Vehicle Pollution in the UK New research from the University of Southampton shows that microscopic particles released from certain brake pads can be more harmful to human lung cells than diesel exhaust. The study highlights a...
Redefining Hormonal Transition as a Process of Healing, Growth, and Inner Strength By Dr. Melissa Sophia Joy, ND Our patients may not realize that menopause is far more than a biological event—it is a profound initiation, a sacred passage that beckons women into...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in today as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office, with Justice Neil Gorsuch administering the oath. Kennedy now leads the nation's largest health department, overseeing a $2 trillion budget that touches nearly every...
By Lillea Hartwell, ND The Nature vs. Nurture Debate and Its Impact on Mothers The nature vs. nurture debate has existed since the dawn of psychology and even earlier. Philosophers seeking to explain the origins of human personality narrowed it down to environmental...
A Holistic Approach to Conquering Anxiety in the Female Patient By Jonathan E. Prousky, ND, MSc, MA Introduction This paper investigates the prevalence, key hormonal contributors, and integrative treatment strategies for anxiety disorders in women, highlighting the...
Two Case Studies By Jillian Finker, ND Introduction After two decades of practicing naturopathic medicine, I have observed that advancements in allopathic migraine treatment remain limited. While a few newer medications may be effective for specific individuals, most...
Personalized Prevention for Better Outcomes By Erin Rurak, ND Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers among women, with a widely cited statistic that 1 in 8 women will develop the disease in their lifetime.1 However, this figure is a population-level...
Riverton Mayor Trent Stags issued the following statement after the Riverton City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting H.B. 81 Fluoride Amendments: I am pleased Riverton City is the first to support H.B. 81 Fluoride Amendments, and I encourage all Utah...
Applications in Menopause Management and Breast Cancer Prevention By Artemis Morris, ND Exploring the benefits of phytoestrogens in managing menopause symptoms and reducing breast cancer risks. This article examines the role of phytoestrogens, particularly soy, in...
A closer look at distinguishing PCOS from NCCAH in reproductive-age women, including diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches. By Kelly Simms ND, CNS, FABNE This article explores the clinical overlap between Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Non-Classical...
Two Case Studies By Jillian Finker, ND Introduction After two decades of practicing naturopathic medicine, I have observed that advancements in allopathic migraine treatment remain limited. While a few newer medications may be effective for specific individuals, most...
Personalized Prevention for Better Outcomes By Erin Rurak, ND Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers among women, with a widely cited statistic that 1 in 8 women will develop the disease in their lifetime.1 However, this figure is a population-level...
Riverton Mayor Trent Stags issued the following statement after the Riverton City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting H.B. 81 Fluoride Amendments: I am pleased Riverton City is the first to support H.B. 81 Fluoride Amendments, and I encourage all Utah...
Applications in Menopause Management and Breast Cancer Prevention By Artemis Morris, ND Exploring the benefits of phytoestrogens in managing menopause symptoms and reducing breast cancer risks. This article examines the role of phytoestrogens, particularly soy, in...
A closer look at distinguishing PCOS from NCCAH in reproductive-age women, including diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches. By Kelly Simms ND, CNS, FABNE This article explores the clinical overlap between Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Non-Classical...
Iron-Clad Orchid (Dendrobium officinale, Tiepi Shihu) Improves Salivary Gland Function and Oral Microbiota in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy Dendrobium officinale, also known as Tiepi Shihu or iron-clad orchid, has been integral to traditional...
Research shows Euphorbia heterophylla (wild poinsettia) protects testicular tissue in diabetic models by decreasing inflammation, reducing oxidative stress by up to 70%, and restoring testosterone levels by 55%. Emerging research demonstrates that Euphorbia...
Eucalyptol, ginseng, Echinacea purpurea, L-arginine, and vitamins C and D demonstrate immune-modulating, anti-inflammatory, and respiratory health benefits. A recent narrative review published in Nutrients explores the potential of herbal and dietary supplements as...
Discover the importance of sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) testing, how it impacts ART outcomes, and ways naturopathic doctors can integrate this essential tool into fertility care. By Dr. Rosia Parrish, ND At the American Society for Reproductive Medicine 2024 (ASRM)...
Study Links Green Tea to a 3–6% Reduction in Brain Lesions A recent study found that drinking three to five cups of green tea daily is associated with a significant reduction in cerebral white matter lesions (WMLs), which are early markers of cognitive decline,...
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Inflammatory Response During Pregnancy Creates Permanent Brain Structure Changes Inflammation during pregnancy reduces vital brain immune cells by 70% in developing babies, creating permanent changes to brain structure visible on MRI scans. This groundbreaking finding...
Research finds smartphone stimuli trigger heart rate changes and diminish the ability to sense internal bodily signals A recent study published in Communications Psychology has uncovered concerning links between smartphones and our internal bodily awareness. Our...
