How to Protect Sleep Health Amid Political, Economic, and Social Upheaval Catherine Darley, ND Periods of major government and societal change often trigger widespread uncertainty, leading to a rise in sleep complaints. Many clinicians are seeing this firsthand among...
Michael Knapp, ND, DHANP A compelling case of chronic anxiety, compulsive behavior, and digestive distress resolved through precise homeopathic prescribing guided by pattern recognition and physical symptom correlation. Abstract A 25-year-old male with lifelong...
Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid (TUDCA) And Protective Role Against Neurodegeneration Authors: Devin Miles, ND and Elizabeth Sutherland, ND Zangerolamo L, Vettorazzi JF, Rosa LRO, et al. The bile acid TUDCA and neurodegenerative disorders: An overview. Life Sci. 2021 May...
Discover how a 48-year-old woman overcame chronic insomnia, fatigue, and cognitive decline during menopause through a personalized, brain-first, hormone-balancing approach. Stephanie Yang, ND Abstract Menopause is not only a hormonal milestone but also a neurological...
Georgiana Cullen-Kerney, ND, LAc Emerging research reveals that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, may offer a groundbreaking approach to treating Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) by enhancing cognitive flexibility and reducing obsessive thought...
CHRIS D. MELETIS, ND Abstract This article outlines the bidirectional links between brain function and systemic physiology, highlighting how nutrition, hydration, stress load, gut–brain signaling, the endocannabinoid system, and mitochondrial capacity shape...
Nicole Egenberger, ND Autoimmune disease is the clinical manifestation of a dysregulation of the immune system, leading to a loss of tolerance for self. There is general agreement that a degree of natural or benign autoimmunity is needed for the development of...
Shana Spector Deneen, ND Many patients have bouts of sadness throughout their lives, whether it is spurred by grief, a major life change, major depressive disorder or for no apparent reason. For individuals who have frequent or unrelenting sadness or despair, it is...
Catherine Darley, ND Over the last several decades the incidence of obesity in the U.S., and indeed the world, has increased profoundly. Adult overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) above 25kg/m2, while obesity is defined as BMI ≥ 30kg/m2 (National Heart,...
Afsoun Khalili, ND Obesity Statistics As stated by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2006, globally there are more than 1 billion overweight adults, at least 300 million of them obese. The consequences of obesity on health are now well known. In fact, not only...
Kristina Conner, ND I’ve reached an interesting point in my career, becoming no longer enamored of diagnosing. Perhaps I have done it enough to realize the shortcomings of our diagnosis system. As I mature in my practice and revisit information to teach classical...
Dan Carter, ND and Virginia Osborne, ND The current Merck Manual lists 14 main gastrointestinal disorders, with up to 14 subdivisions within each of the principle groupings (Beers, 2006). Add to this the finding that many other disease states affect the...
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND The digestive tract is a great testing ground for the ”vision” of a naturopathic doctor. The gut is considered external to the body and yet, strangely enough, I don’t think of mine that way. In many ways it is the meeting point of mind (stress...
Cheryl A. Kasdorf, ND I, the doctor, am getting sick, even though I don’t want to admit it. It is the night before I leave on a trip, a three-day drive to get to an important seminar. It is supposed to be a fun, relaxing summer vacation, too, but now this! It’s...
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...
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...
A man with no known contact with a bird flu infected animal nevertheless contracted bird flu. But let’s not panic: “This could still be a one-off case…
greater levels of outdoor light at night was “more strongly associated with Alzheimer’s disease prevalence
a short-term dietary supplement during the maternal reproductive period can be neuroprotective over…
…between 1990 and 2018, intake by 3 to 19 year olds of sugar sweetened beverages increased…
…cnicin…significantly speeds up the growth of nerve fibers…
A new, thankfully rare, type of small cell lung cancer has been discovered: it has been shown to primarily occur in younger people–who have never even smoked.
Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos exposure, is an aggressive form of cancer with no cure; treatments attempt to improve/expand quality of life. A study published in Nature Communications, found that some gut bacteria influence the body’s ability to fight mesothelioma....
Yoga “can help in reducing the depressive symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder” and “is an ideal […]
…naturopathic remedies in pain management, particularly when traditional pharmacological treatments (NSAIDs, opioids, etc) may be limited due to potential adverse effects and misuse…
“Gut microbiota is considered to be one of the important factors that maintain human health by regulating host metabolism.” An article in the Virulence journal provides a comprehensive look at Akkermansia muciniphila, which is found in abundance in the gut, regulates...
A new, thankfully rare, type of small cell lung cancer has been discovered: it has been shown to primarily occur in younger people–who have never even smoked.
Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos exposure, is an aggressive form of cancer with no cure; treatments attempt to improve/expand quality of life. A study published in Nature Communications, found that some gut bacteria influence the body’s ability to fight mesothelioma....
Yoga “can help in reducing the depressive symptoms in patients with major depressive disorder” and “is an ideal […]
…naturopathic remedies in pain management, particularly when traditional pharmacological treatments (NSAIDs, opioids, etc) may be limited due to potential adverse effects and misuse…
“Gut microbiota is considered to be one of the important factors that maintain human health by regulating host metabolism.” An article in the Virulence journal provides a comprehensive look at Akkermansia muciniphila, which is found in abundance in the gut, regulates...
…the prevalence of metabolic syndrome ranged from just under 20% for 20 to 39 year olds to almost 50% of those aged 60…
NDs in Washington State will soon—October!—have an expanded range, including the ability to diagnose autism spectrum disorders, cerebral palsy, and other neurological conditions and developmental delays. Due in huge part to the Washington Association of Naturopathic...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects up to 1% of the world’s population.1 The Journal of Ayurveda Integrative Medicine published an article evaluating the clinical outcome of Ayurveda whole system intervention—oral medicines, local therapy, and dietary...
Self-compassion can contribute to better mental health. Compassion focused therapy may help those with mental illness self-soothe and better deal with feelings and thoughts in a mindful, balanced way. An article recently published in Behaviour Research and Therapy...
One sleepless night is annoying. For those with persistent insomnia coupled with a comorbidity, such as generalized anxiety disorder, it can be negatively life-altering. In a Cureus case report, a 27-year-old man, suffering from insomnia for over 2 decades, tried...
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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...
