Jennifer Ruthensteiner, ND Breath sustains life, yet in today’s fast-paced world, it often becomes a neglected tool. Ancient traditions revered breath as the essence of life, linking body, mind, and spirit. Modern life, however, fosters shallow breathing patterns that...

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Naturopathic Doctor Continues Walk Across USA for Health Equity
Fargo, ND - Dennis Godby, 69, ND, MA, a Sacramento, CA-Licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND), to raise awareness across the USA of significant health disparities, and support the “Health Equity,” movement, will continue his inspiring 756 mile walking trek across America...
Healing the Gut to Calm the Mind: A Case Study in Pediatric Anxiety and OCD-Like Behavior
Alexander Arrington, ND A 7-year-old male experienced complete remission of severe anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behaviors following targeted microbiome and nutritional therapy. Abstract A 7-year-old male presented with sudden-onset severe anxiety and...
The Mind-Body Bridge: Naturopathic Philosophy Meets Psychotherapy & Neuroscience
Alina Soto, ND, LMHCA “The mind as an emergent property of the body and relationships is created within internal neurophysiological processes and relational experiences. In other words, the mind is a process that emerges from the distributed nervous system extending...
The Link Between Leaky Gut, Food Sensitivities, and Anxiety
Discover how leaky gut and common food sensitivities like gluten and dairy contribute to anxiety by triggering inflammation and disrupting the gut-brain axis. Tiffany Jackson, ND Abstract Leaky gut—characterized by increased intestinal permeability—emerges as a key...
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The Neurology of Art Appreciation
MAX-PLANCK-GESELLSCHAFT Have you ever wondered what the millions of neurons in your brain are doing when you ponder a favorite piece of art? In a new paper just published in the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience, a team of researchers from Breda University of Applied...
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A Very Sneezy Case
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Amir is an active, 23-year-old university student. I first met him in 2006, after treating his father and brother. He came to my office recently with a list prepared by himself and his father, who had been a homeopath back home in...
The Nature of the Counseling Relationship Within the Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine
Hanna Ian, NMD, MS This article explores the dynamics of the counseling relationship specific to naturopathic philosophy. The role of the physician and the responsibility of the patient in the process of healing are central to the discussion of the counseling...
Behavioral Treatments for Insomnia
Catherine Darley, ND What exactly is disordered insomnia? The patient is unable to fall asleep within 30 minutes at bedtime, or experiences significant time awake in the middle of the night. In my practice, which provides naturopathic care exclusively for sleep...
Cryptic Causes of Neurological Conditions
Shandor Weiss, ND One of the main principles of naturopathic medicine is Tolle Causam. To treat the cause a doctor has to find the cause … or causes. There is always a cause, and the cause can always be found, and the cause is always different than the diagnosis of...
Listen to the System: Case Study Demonstrates How the Solution Always Presents Itself
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Jane is a pleasant, elegant, 60-year-old lady. She presented with a big, warm smile. Her chief complaints, however, were a concomitant history of vestibular and headache issues dating from the mid-1990s. There was also a past history of a...
Daylight Saving Time: Detrimental to our Health?
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO With spring fast approaching, I’m already dreading the shock of switching back to Daylight Saving Time (DST). This leads me to ponder why we still bother switching the clocks like this. I can never remember when we do it and which way we are...
Naturopathic Treatments for Traumatic Brain Injury
Alicia Gonzalez, ND My saga with brain injuries began when a soccer teammate fell during a game and suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He was rushed to the nearest trauma center and received top-notch care in the ER and ICU. Unfortunately, once he was discharged...
Non-Entrainment Neurofeedback
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Klebsiella Dysbiosis and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Naturopathic Case Study
Exploring the gut–joint connection in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis, highlighting the role of Klebsiella overgrowth, naturopathic interventions, and sustained clinical remission. Jennifer Cornell, ND Abstract Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic...
Chronic Clostridioides difficile Infections: Two Naturopathic Case Studies
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...
Interpreting the Unusual: Functional Insights from Atypical Breath Test Patterns
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...
Myasthenia Gravis and the Intestinal Microbiome: Naturopathic Translation into Clinical Practice
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Low Protein in Diet Impacts Offspring for Four Generations
Nutritional deficiencies pass on from parents to children, study finds There are many diets to choose from, and it turns out that one with low protein carries risks for generations to come. Mice parents with low-protein diets were studied by Tulane University. Their...
Effects of Lead in Gasoline Still Knock at the Door for Aging Americans
Study broadens understanding of how this neurotoxin ruined the mental health of multiple generations Back in the 1920s, lead was touted as a gasoline additive that keeps cars healthy. Fast forward 100 years, and it turns out public health was sacrificed for the sake...
The Elephant in the Room: Navigating Conversations About Eating Disorders with GI Patients
Jayne DuBois, ND Eating disorders are complex psychiatric conditions that frequently present in medical settings under the guise of benign gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation, bloating, or abdominal pain. Because of the way that these disorders manifest in...
Study Explores Gut-Brain Connection
Intestinal microbes influence the energy consumption required for larger brains in mammals In a groundbreaking study at Northwestern University, researchers found a solid relationship between the brain and the gut. Analysis indicates that mammals with large brains...
Vegetables Combined with Healthy Fats Reduce Cancer Risk
Research proves specific food combinations reduce colorectal cancer risk by 12-15% A major research breakthrough identifies exactly how combining vegetables with healthy fats protects against colorectal cancer, giving both doctors and patients clear guidance for...
The Invitation of Illness
By Erin Hayford, ND, SEP “Incurable…really only means that the particular condition cannot be cured by ‘outer’ methods and that we must go within to effect the healing.”—Louise L. Hay1 I was 21 years old when I was diagnosed with an incurable illness. According to my...
Biofeedback Training for a Young Woman with Anxiety and Chronic Constipation
Samantha Pryor, ND Constipation is defined as having fewer than 3 bowel movements per week, often accompanied by difficulty defecating. As naturopaths, we agree that daily Bristol Type 4 bowel movements that feel complete are the most indicative of a healthy digestive...
Congress Concludes Masks and Social Distancing Lack Scientific Backing
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic raises red flags in pandemic handling A special Congressional subcommittee released a report earlier this week that outlines the impact of COVID-19 on society over the past two years. The 520-page document, titled After...
Study Connects Common Weed Killer to Long-Term Brain Changes
Even after six months without exposure, glyphosate's harmful effects persist in brain tissue Groundbreaking research reveals that exposure to glyphosate, America's most widely used herbicide, leads to lasting brain inflammation and accelerates Alzheimer's-like...
We are Nature: Healing People, Healing the Planet
Leslie Solomonian Introduction We are in a crisis of collective psychological distress, with myriad consequences for the physical body. We are also in a planetary health crisis. The two are interlinked, and part of the larger global polycrisis.1 The discipline of...
The Invitation of Illness
By Erin Hayford, ND, SEP “Incurable…really only means that the particular condition cannot be cured by ‘outer’ methods and that we must go within to effect the healing.”—Louise L. Hay1 I was 21 years old when I was diagnosed with an incurable illness. According to my...
Biofeedback Training for a Young Woman with Anxiety and Chronic Constipation
Samantha Pryor, ND Constipation is defined as having fewer than 3 bowel movements per week, often accompanied by difficulty defecating. As naturopaths, we agree that daily Bristol Type 4 bowel movements that feel complete are the most indicative of a healthy digestive...
Congress Concludes Masks and Social Distancing Lack Scientific Backing
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic raises red flags in pandemic handling A special Congressional subcommittee released a report earlier this week that outlines the impact of COVID-19 on society over the past two years. The 520-page document, titled After...
Study Connects Common Weed Killer to Long-Term Brain Changes
Even after six months without exposure, glyphosate's harmful effects persist in brain tissue Groundbreaking research reveals that exposure to glyphosate, America's most widely used herbicide, leads to lasting brain inflammation and accelerates Alzheimer's-like...
We are Nature: Healing People, Healing the Planet
Leslie Solomonian Introduction We are in a crisis of collective psychological distress, with myriad consequences for the physical body. We are also in a planetary health crisis. The two are interlinked, and part of the larger global polycrisis.1 The discipline of...
Visceral Fat Affects Alzheimer’s, Before Disease Onset
Researchers at the Radiological Society of North America report a connection between visceral fat that surrounds the organs and Alzheimer's. Study findings predict the disease 20 years before any symptoms show. During research, the relationship between specific...
Air Pollution Tied to Pregnancy Risk
When it comes to increasing inflammation during pregnancy, fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) is to blame, a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health study finds. While it was previously known that poor air quality is harmful, this study highlights the importance...
Psilocybin’s Therapeutic Pathway
Targeting 5-HT2A Receptor: A Case Study Pam Conboy and Leah Linder, ND Background Psilocybin has been used as a ceremonial sacrament for thousands of years. It may offer, along with holistic and community support, a safe, nonpharmaceutical approach to optimizing...
Potential Federal Health Reform Takes Shape as Trump Picks New NIH Director
What started as speculation about evolving health policy in the U.S., with Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination as the secretary of health and human services, continues to look like change is coming. Earlier this week, President-elect Donald Trump nominated...
Cannabis Use Linked to Psychosis in Some Young Adults
Proponents of cannabis say that there is no harm in smoking a joint, but a new study by McGill University finds otherwise. The research indicates young adults at high risk for psychosis can aggravate their symptoms by using cannabis. While it has been known in the...
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