Jillian Finker, ND Exploring two complex cases of recurrent C. difficile infections unresponsive to antibiotics and FMT, and how naturopathic interventions supported long-term remission and restored quality of life. Abstract: Clostridoides difficile infection or CDI...
Dr. Bradley Bush, ND Unlock hidden patterns in hydrogen and methane testing—learn how atypical breath test results reveal valuable functional insights for gut health and individualized treatment strategies. Abstract Breath testing is a cornerstone diagnostic tool for...
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Emerging research links gut dysbiosis and low butyrate production to myasthenia gravis. This article explores how naturopathic medicine can translate these findings into safe, patient-centered interventions. Abstract Emerging research suggests...
Sara Love, ND A clinician’s guide to when—and when not—to use A. muciniphila: evidence for gut-barrier support, metabolic and immune effects, pasteurized vs live formulations, and patient selection. Abstract Akkermansia muciniphila is an emerging “next-generation”...
Maura Henninger, ND Understanding the gut–brain connection reveals how stress, the autonomic nervous system, and the microbiome shape digestion, immunity, and emotional well-being—and how naturopathic care can restore balance. Abstract The gut–brain axis is a dynamic...
From University of Illinois Chicago In the largest epidemiologic study of arsenic and birth outcomes to date, researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago and collaborating institutions estimated arsenic levels in U.S. private well water sources by county and...
Paul Epstein, ND In chronic pain, what we call the ‘body’ plays a mean trick on what we call the ‘mind.’ It tells the patient that the pain is all in the body, when in fact over time the pain is less and less in the ‘body’ and more and more in the mind. But always it...
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...
Dr. Laura Chan, ND, L.Ac. While male fertility is usually framed around sperm quality and lifestyle, emotional suppression and energetic stagnation may play a critical role in sexual vitality, reproductive wellness, and overall health. Abstract This article...
Khivan Oberoi, ND Exploring the clinical complexities of male infertility and the impact of lifestyle, environmental, and naturopathic interventions on reproductive outcomes — with real-world case examples that demonstrate how integrative care can optimize...
Dr. Nicole Cain Exploring how chronic stress, inflammation, and the gut-brain-hormone connection influence sperm quality—and how integrative, mind-body interventions can restore reproductive vitality in men. Abstract This article examines male infertility...
Chris D. Meletis, N.D. A clinical framework for restoring adrenal and gonadal hormone balance by supporting mitochondrial bioenergetics, antioxidant capacity, and adaptogenic stress resilience—upstream of testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid therapies. Abstract...
According to a recent study from Stanford University, a newly identified peptide known as BRP may offer a safer alternative to Ozempic for weight loss. Unlike GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic, BRP works independently of the incretin pathway and does not cause...
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has directed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to review and potentially revise the "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) rule. The goal is to close a regulatory loophole that allows food companies to...
Dallas, TX – March 17, 2025 – OvationLab proudly unveils the results of the first-ever human study evaluating the safety and efficacy of orally available BPC-157 as a dietary supplement. This study assessed Infiniwell BPC-157 Delayed Pro 500mcg in adults suffering...
A recent scoping review highlights that more than 15% of caregivers supporting loved ones with cancer experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus, the study reveals that caregivers face heightened mental...
A recent study published in The Lancet suggests that adopting a healthy plant-based diet may reduce the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and improve outcomes for those already diagnosed. The research analyzed data from the UK Biobank and the European...
A recent study reveals that while U.S. adolescents have increasingly refrained from risky behaviors such as substance use and violence between 1999 and 2021, there has been a notable rise in depressive symptoms among a smaller portion of youth. Published in Pediatrics...
Webinar | Tues, 25 March, 2025 @ 5:00 PM PSTWe’re going to show you how to make the ultimate shift - from struggling to launch your practice, feeling stretched too thin, and confused as to what to do next, - to creating a financially stable, valuable practice based on...
A groundbreaking combination of rehabilitation robotics and spinal cord stimulation has successfully restored movement in individuals with spinal cord injuries. This innovative approach enables activities like cycling and walking outdoors, offering new hope for...
Julia Greenspan, ND Abstract This case report details the diagnosis and management of venous thoracic outlet syndrome with concurrent tick-borne infections, emphasizing diagnostic pitfalls, the utility of D-dimer with imaging, and timely interventions including...
Key Findings: A new study from the University of Washington found that maternal acetaminophen (APAP) exposure during pregnancy was linked to a 3.15 times higher risk of ADHD in children by ages 8-10. Female children showed a stronger association, with a 6.16 times...
A recent study reveals that while U.S. adolescents have increasingly refrained from risky behaviors such as substance use and violence between 1999 and 2021, there has been a notable rise in depressive symptoms among a smaller portion of youth. Published in Pediatrics...
Webinar | Tues, 25 March, 2025 @ 5:00 PM PSTWe’re going to show you how to make the ultimate shift - from struggling to launch your practice, feeling stretched too thin, and confused as to what to do next, - to creating a financially stable, valuable practice based on...
A groundbreaking combination of rehabilitation robotics and spinal cord stimulation has successfully restored movement in individuals with spinal cord injuries. This innovative approach enables activities like cycling and walking outdoors, offering new hope for...
Julia Greenspan, ND Abstract This case report details the diagnosis and management of venous thoracic outlet syndrome with concurrent tick-borne infections, emphasizing diagnostic pitfalls, the utility of D-dimer with imaging, and timely interventions including...
Key Findings: A new study from the University of Washington found that maternal acetaminophen (APAP) exposure during pregnancy was linked to a 3.15 times higher risk of ADHD in children by ages 8-10. Female children showed a stronger association, with a 6.16 times...
Key Findings: New research from Virginia Tech reveals that soil ecosystems are a significant reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). Environmental factors like pollution and land use can amplify ARGs, increasing the risk of resistant bacteria infecting...
Key Findings: A new study from the University of Birmingham found that placing low-calorie meal options at the top of a menu significantly increased the likelihood of teenagers choosing healthier meals. Reducing the number of high-calorie options on a menu also led to...
Key Findings: A new study from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) found that children exposed to second-hand smoke are more likely to show DNA methylation changes that may influence future disease risk. Researchers identified 11 DNA regions...
Key Findings: Researchers from Mass General Brigham found that consuming two or more servings of yogurt per week was associated with a 20% lower incidence of Bifidobacterium-positive proximal colon cancer. The study followed over 150,000 participants for more than...
By Heather Tynan, ND If you know herbs and heart health, you know hawthorn (Crataegus spp). This plant is well known for its gentle yet powerful tonification effects on the heart and the entire cardiovascular system, notably its ability to moderately lower blood...
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New Evidence Links Long-Term Use and Withdrawal Symptoms to Cellular Energy Dysfunction Benzodiazepines impair mitochondrial signaling across multiple systems in the body, not just GABA receptors in the brain. Mitochondria play a central role in regulating cell energy...
Depressed Fathers Raise Behavioral and Social Risk in School-Aged Children Children whose fathers had depression at age 5 were up to 37% more likely to develop hyperactivity, oppositional behaviors, and ADHD symptoms by age 9, based on teacher reports. These children...
