Sarah Cassidy, ND Abstract Long COVID, or post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, is an increasingly recognized condition affecting not only adults but also adolescents. Though often underdiagnosed in younger populations, it can present with a wide range of...
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Treating Intestinal Parasites in a Lactating Woman with Classical Homeopathy: A Case Study
Miriam Wheeler, ND, DHANP (DABHM) A clinical case study demonstrating the successful eradication of Dientamoeba fragilis with Aloe socotrina in a lactating patient—offering a safe alternative to conventional antiparasitic medications. Abstract This case study details...
Polyarthralgia with Rash: A Case of Parvovirus Arthritis Mimicking Post-Streptococcal Sequelae
Prabhjot Chohan, ND, MD (India), CCRA Abstract Parvovirus B19 infection in adults can present with polyarthralgia and rash, often resembling post-streptococcal sequelae such as acute rheumatic fever or reactive arthritis. This case describes a 36-year-old female with...
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Babesiosis: A Naturopathic Approach to an Emerging Tick-Borne Disease
By Alexis Chesney, MS, ND, LAc Abstract Babesiosis is an emerging tick-borne parasitic infection in the United States caused primarily by Babesia microti and Babesia duncani. Transmitted by Ixodes ticks, babesiosis has expanded beyond its traditional strongholds in...
The Sound of Healing: Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Adolescent Mental Health
A clinical and creative exploration of how vibrational sound therapies and mindfulness practices can regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and enhance emotional well-being in adolescents. Tanvi Gandhi, ND, L.Ac. Abstract Music communicates non-verbally and...
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Notes from the Field: September, 2019
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Jared L. Zeff, ND, VNMI, LAc The following is a not an article prepared for a medical journal. Not every statement of fact is cited or referenced. This is a commentary on the medicine, a running set of observations about practice in the...
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Addressing Acute Allergy Concerns Naturally
Holly Lucille, RN, ND, CPT I occasionally have been guilty of wanting to be the quintessential ND, looking comprehensively at a patient’s presentation, scrupulously following our principles and digging deep to understand the multifactorial clinical tapestry as to...
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...
Anxiety: Find the Cause
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG) At a certain level, anxiety can be normal and useful, stimulating one to purposeful action. When in excess, however, it can interfere with one’s ability to function. Abnormal expressions of anxiety can range from a feeling of uneasiness,...
Improving Estrogen Dominance With Food and Herbal Medicine
Jillian Stansbury, ND Estrogen dominance is extremely common in the general U.S. population and is associated with the discomforts of PMS, the pathologies of breast cysts, ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids, as well as contributory to the emergence of hormone-related...
Irregular Menstruation: Overview and Case Studies
Marie Rodriguez, ND Many women report getting periods early, late or even skipping a period altogether during times of greater stress – a move, travel, new job, etc. Irregular periods can affect up to 20% of women, and are often harmless. It is when a woman reports...
Herbs as Bitters: It’s a Matter of Degree
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH(AHG) The digestive system is the seat of health and wellness. The immune system is dependent on balance of the gut flora and function. The nervous system, through the gut-brain, plays a critical role in both digestive and overall health. And...
“Down Home” Detox
Jill Stansbury, ND There is a great deal of research available on nutraceuticals, chemical constituents in plants, whole herbs and foods that support systemic detoxification by a variety of mechanisms. I’m not going to write about those this time. Instead, let’s focus...
Book Review: Stop Being Stopped
Stacie Deyglio, ND Stop Being Stopped is a motivating compilation of genuine principles for living a healthy, vibrant and vivacious life. “The number one cause of chronic disease in the failure to practice the principles of healthy living, such as eating a nutritious...
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Gentle
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher Why Starting Gentle Is Actually Radical The order you do things matters. When baking bread, repairing an engine, building a house; do it out of order and it fails. In medicine, we’ve reversed the order. We start with the strongest...
Three pigs
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher Before medicine had metrics, it had stories built on observation that carried clinical truths in plain words. One of them still teaches a rule of clinical success. Build foundations, then treat. The Three Little Pigs understood the...
Your n=1 study doesn’t count.
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher After 20 years publishing NDNR monthly, I've heard this dismissal of case reports countless times. But I've come to believe we're overlooking something critical: Medicine has always been built on careful observation of individual...
New Pain Signalling Switch Discovered by Tulane‑Led Team May Transform Treatment
A team of scientists from Tulane University and eight partner institutions has identified a previously unknown way that nerve cells communicate to trigger pain. In a study published in Science on November 20 2025, the researchers show that nerve cells can release an...
OvationLab Conducts Landmark Human Study on the Safety and Efficacy of BPC-157 in Adults with Chronic Pain
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...
Cancer Caregivers at Increased Risk of PTSD
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...
Healthy Plant-Based Diets Linked to Lower IBD Risk
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...
Decline in Risky Behaviors, Rise in Depression Among Adolescents
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...
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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...
Breakthrough Tech Restores Movement in Paralysis with Robotics and Spinal Stimulation
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...
In the Thick of It: Diagnosis and Treatment for Venous Form of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Comorbid Tick-Borne Infections
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...
Maternal Acetaminophen Use Linked to Increased ADHD Risk in Children
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...
Soil’s Hidden Threat: How Dirt May Drive Antibiotic Resistance
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...
Positioning Low-Calorie Meals on Menus Encourages Healthier Choices in Teens
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...
Breakthrough Tech Restores Movement in Paralysis with Robotics and Spinal Stimulation
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...
In the Thick of It: Diagnosis and Treatment for Venous Form of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome with Comorbid Tick-Borne Infections
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...
Maternal Acetaminophen Use Linked to Increased ADHD Risk in Children
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...
Soil’s Hidden Threat: How Dirt May Drive Antibiotic Resistance
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...
Positioning Low-Calorie Meals on Menus Encourages Healthier Choices in Teens
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...
Second-Hand Smoke Exposure in Childhood Linked to DNA Changes
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...
Long-Term Yogurt Consumption Linked to Lower Rates of Certain Colorectal Cancers
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...
A Spin on Crataegus: East vs. West View on the Quintessential Heart Health Herb
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...
Understanding Preeclampsia
How to Reduce Risk in Pregnancy and Prevent Future Cardiovascular Disease By Alexsia Priolo Introduction Pregnancy places significant physiologic stress on the cardiovascular system, prompting structural and hemodynamic changes to manage increased blood volume and...
Adjunctive Treatment of Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Botanical and Nutrient Therapies By Alexandra Mele, ND This article explores the case of a 76-year-old patient with treatment-resistant paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. It highlights how botanical medicines and nutrient therapies complement conventional care, including...
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