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...
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Homeopathic Intervention in Neonatal Asphyxia: A Case of Rapid Neurologic Improvement
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...
A Trauma-Informed Mind-Body Approach to Chronic Illness: A Case of Early-Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis
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...
Neurosensory Healing: A Holistic Approach to Stress and Emotional Wellbeing
Rob Streisfeld, NMD Explore how ancient sensory therapies—enhanced by modern technology—are revolutionizing the way we support emotional well-being, reduce stress, and promote healing. In a fast-paced, digitally saturated world, stress, anxiety, and mental health...
Preventing Alzheimer’s Before It Starts: A Root-Cause Approach for Genetic ApoE4 Risk
Stephanie Yang, ND Discover how a 53-year-old woman with a strong family history of Alzheimer’s took a proactive, root-cause approach to protect her cognitive future through lifestyle, neuroprotective therapies, and metabolic support. Abstract and Introduction...
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Taking Antibiotics Could be Detrimental to Athletes
From University of California - Riverside New research demonstrates that by killing essential gut bacteria, antibiotics ravage athletes' motivation and endurance. The UC Riverside-led mouse study suggests the microbiome is a big factor separating athletes from couch...
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CYP2D6 and Tamoxifen: SSRIs Lessen Benefit
Jacob Schor, ND Current evidence suggests that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may reduce the effectiveness of tamoxifen citrate in preventing breast cancer recurrence. This has special relevance because SSRIs are now widely prescribed to treat hot...
Low Sexual Desire in Women: Perceiving the Whole
Leslie Solomonian, BSc, ND Introduction Sexual dysfunction is a common and exceedingly complex concern experienced by women. It is a source of personal distress, and contributes to poor self-esteem, relationship disruption and decreased quality of life1-3. The...
Naturopathic Support for an Individual with a Stoma: Case Study of an 84-Year-Old Woman with a Transverse Colostomy Resulting from Acute Intestinal Infarct
Candice Esposito, ND The word stoma comes from the Greek for “mouth” or “opening.” A stoma is a surgically created opening in the abdomen through which feces or urine is directed outside of the body. The surgical procedure, called an ostomy, may be required for...
The Autistic Gut Signature: An Expert Interview
Mark Swanson, ND, with Jeremy Nicholson, PhD Introduction Spotting autism at its very earliest stages and before symptoms occur to provide individualized targeted intervention is now an intense focus of autism research. This expert interview with Jeremy Nicholson,...
PANDAS: An Immune-Mediated Mental Illness
Steven Rondeau NMD BCIA-EEG PANDAS is an acronym for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcus infections. It refers to a subset of children with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and/or a tic disorder who have presenting or...
To Scream or Not to Scream?
Steve Rissman, ND Is it best to let out one’s anger or to hold it in? Is counting to 10 better than saying what is on your mind? When it comes to anger expression, is less more? The right approach may seem simple to figure out for day-to-day social situations, but...
The Connection Between ADHD and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Naturopathic Approach and Treatment
Stacy Bowker, ND As NDs, we are taught to find and treat the cause of our patients’ symptoms. In the case of children presenting with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), there can be a variety of individual causes and more commonly, multiple causes that...
Early Onset Bipolar Disorder: A Case Study
Tara Skye Goldin, ND Early onset bipolar disorder is being diagnosed at an alarming rate. When I first started out in practice nearly 20 years ago, the thinking was that bipolar disorder was a disease that had its typical onset in late adolescence and early adulthood...
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Metabolite-Informed Estrogen-Pathway Modulation for Adult Female Acne Remission: A Systems-Based Case Report
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...
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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...
Restorative Formulations Introduces Microbiome Synergy: An Innovative Probiotic and Postbiotic Formula to Support Gut and Immune Health
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...
Biliary Hyperkinesia in Functional RUQ Pain: A Naturopathic Case Study
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...
Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Its Impact on Male Fertility
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)...
Herbal and Dietary Supplements as Adjunctive Treatments for Mild SARS-CoV-2 Infection
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...
Green Tea May Reduce Brain Lesions Associated with Dementia and Cognitive Decline
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,...
The Extracellular Matrix and Prostate Cancer: Clinical Update and Case Study
Exploring the Role of Tumor Microenvironment in Prostate Cancer and the Potential in Natural Therapies By Fraser Smith This article examines the role of the extracellular matrix in prostate cancer progression and highlights natural therapies that target the tumor...
FDA Proposes Front-of-Package Nutrition Labels to Combat Chronic Disease
New Labels to Highlight Saturated Fat, Sodium, and Added Sugars The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a new front-of-package (FOP) nutrition label for most packaged foods, aiming to provide consumers with clear, at-a-glance information about the...
Ayurvedic Clinical Management of Prostate Health
Perspective and Case Study By Shailinder Sodhi ND, BAMS This article dives into naturopathic and Ayurvedic approaches to prostate health, providing practical strategies for the prevention and management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer....
Managing Nervous System Imbalances
PTSD in First Responders By Jannine Krause The first responder community, particularly firefighters, faces unique challenges when it comes to aging. Over the past decade, I have observed firsthand the physical and mental tolls that shift work, irregular sleep, high...
Sonoran University of Health Sciences Appoints Dr. Lise Alschuler as New President
TEMPE, Ariz. – Sonoran University of Health Sciences announced today the appointment of Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, MBA, as its new president and CEO, effective July 2025. Dr. Alschuler, a leader in integrative medicine and distinguished naturopathic...
DEA Announces New Rules for Telemedicine Prescriptions of Controlled Substances
Permanent Telemedicine Rules Build on COVID-Era Flexibilities The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has finalized new rules to make temporary telemedicine flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 public health emergency permanent. These rules govern how...
Acid-Reducing Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Migraines and Severe Headaches
Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase Migraine Risk by 70% People using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole and esomeprazole, are 70% more likely to experience migraines or severe headaches than non-users, according to a study published in Neurology Clinical...
Ayurvedic Clinical Management of Prostate Health
Perspective and Case Study By Shailinder Sodhi ND, BAMS This article dives into naturopathic and Ayurvedic approaches to prostate health, providing practical strategies for the prevention and management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer....
Managing Nervous System Imbalances
PTSD in First Responders By Jannine Krause The first responder community, particularly firefighters, faces unique challenges when it comes to aging. Over the past decade, I have observed firsthand the physical and mental tolls that shift work, irregular sleep, high...
Sonoran University of Health Sciences Appoints Dr. Lise Alschuler as New President
TEMPE, Ariz. – Sonoran University of Health Sciences announced today the appointment of Lise Alschuler, ND, FABNO, MBA, as its new president and CEO, effective July 2025. Dr. Alschuler, a leader in integrative medicine and distinguished naturopathic...
DEA Announces New Rules for Telemedicine Prescriptions of Controlled Substances
Permanent Telemedicine Rules Build on COVID-Era Flexibilities The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has finalized new rules to make temporary telemedicine flexibilities introduced during the COVID-19 public health emergency permanent. These rules govern how...
Acid-Reducing Drugs Linked to Higher Risk of Migraines and Severe Headaches
Proton Pump Inhibitors Increase Migraine Risk by 70% People using proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole and esomeprazole, are 70% more likely to experience migraines or severe headaches than non-users, according to a study published in Neurology Clinical...
Birth Defects More Common in IVF Pregnancies Due to Teratogenic Medication Exposure
Findings Highlight Increased Risks in ART Pregnancies Birth defects are more prevalent in pregnancies conceived through assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as IVF, with teratogenic medication exposure identified as a key contributing factor. A study...
Allergy Research Group Acquires Metabolic Maintenance—Expanding Portfolio in Mental Well-being Categories
Partnership to Enhance Offerings for Integrative Healthcare Practitioners and Their Patients Partnership to Enhance Offerings for Integrative Healthcare Practitioners and Their Patients (Salt Lake City, UT, January 14) – Allergy Research Group (ARG), a recognized...
Dwelling on Loneliness Fuels Depression, Study Finds
Ruminating on feelings of loneliness is more harmful than loneliness itself in contributing to depression. Repeated negative thinking about loneliness, not loneliness alone, is the driving force behind depression. For patients and healthcare providers, this study...
Caffeine and L-Theanine in ADHD
A Case of Impaired Focus and Executive Dysfunction in a 35-Year-Old Male By Matthew Strickland, ND Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral disorder with a typical onset in childhood that can persist into adulthood. It is more commonly...
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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