Melissa Sophia Joy, ND Vitalism is a cornerstone of the naturopathic worldview, underpinning many of its core tenets and healing modalities. Vitalism has been described as “the doctrine that life originates in a vital principle, distinct from chemical and other...
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Hormonal, Neurological & Gut-Brain Restoration in Chronic Migraine: A Case Study
Anna Kolomitseva, ND A 46-year-old woman achieved complete and sustained migraine remission using a personalized, systems-based naturopathic protocol that addressed hormonal imbalance, gut dysbiosis, and neurological dysregulation. Abstract Migraines are a prevalent...
TMW® Longevity: Creating a new generation of nutraceuticals
GetHealthy is excited to introduce TMW® Longevity to the GetHealthy platform. TMW® (tomorrow) is leading the new generation of nutraceuticals that promise premium, scientifically curated ingredients and doses with maximum bioavailability. TMW’s first product,...
Reams’ Analysis in Practice: A Bio-Electric Framework for Naturopathic Assessment
Darrell Misak, ND Every practitioner navigates through a range of plausible explanations of disease presentations to develop a rational assessment and supportive protocol aimed at achieving positive clinical outcomes. What if a basic analytical assessment could...
Tauroursodeoxycholic Acid (TUDCA) And Protective Role Against Neurodegeneration
By Devin Miles, ND and Elizabeth Sutherland, ND Emerging research highlights TUDCA’s potential to reduce neuroinflammation, prevent cell death, and mitigate the effects of metabolic dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and...
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Nature Cure Clinical Pearls: What’s Next?
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE The proper application of the processes of the water-cure never fails of doing good. Its only abuses come from ignorance. The water-cure physician requires a thorough knowledge of the system and a careful discrimination in applying it to...
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Toxicity, Deficiency and Lifestyle Changes
Two factors cause 95% of chronic illness: diet and environment. Indeed, cancer, cardiovascular disease and autoimmune diseases may all bear the same cause: toxicity and deficiency created by dietary habits and environmental toxins. Toxins from the environment are...
Atropa belladonna: A Useful Medicinal Plant
Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND An unfortunate tendency in naturopathic medicine is to react out of fear instead of acting from a place of knowledge when it comes to low-dose herbs. Atropa belladonna (belladonna, deadly nightshade), in the Solanaceae family,...
Metal and Mineral Toxicity Presenting as Neurological Complaints
Metal and Mineral Toxicity Presenting as Neurological Complaints Dan Carter NDThe connection between toxic metals and neurological symptoms is well established, but it is not as well known that beneficial minerals in too high amounts can also result in toxicity and...
Natural Treatments for Hemorrhoids
Nirala Jacobi, ND Hemorrhoids are a common condition, frequently overshadowed by more “glamorous” afflictions. Most NDs have successful treatment plans for hemorrhoids, including many of the suggestions in this article. As part of a list of recommendations, I’d like...
Pain in the Pelvis: Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
Geovanni Espinosa, ND, LAc, RH, CNS Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is of significant interest in urology and other health-related fields. Currently, there are multiple approaches to the management of CP/CPPS depending on the classification...
Crocus sativus L (saffron)
Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND Crocus sativus, or saffron plant, is a domesticated herb in the family Iridaceae, the stigmata of which are known to many cooks for their vibrant color, flavor and high price. Saffron is a small, bulbous perennial, growing 6-10...
Book Review: The Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Medicine
Stacie Deyglio, ND The second edition of the Clinician’s Handbook of Natural Medicine is a companion to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, 3rd Edition and provides pertinent information for the diagnosis and treatment of a conventional patient. It includes the latest...
Book Review: Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions- Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Strategies
Stacie Deyglio, ND This paramount reference text is designed to help clinicians safely and effectively integrate herbal, nutrient and synthetic (pharmaceutical) drug therapies. In today’s climate of transformation of the medical paradigm, clinicians are nationally...
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Akkermansia muciniphila: Clinical Insights on a Next-Generation Probiotic
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”...
The Silent Toll: How Celiac Disease Drives Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders
Christine Bowen, ND, FABNG Abstract Celiac disease (CD) is increasingly recognized as a systemic autoimmune condition whose psychiatric and neurological manifestations often precede or overshadow gastrointestinal symptoms. Evidence demonstrates strong associations...
The Gut–Brain Axis: How the Nervous System Shapes Gut Health
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...
Early MASH Reversal: Mediterranean Diet and Naturopathic Co-Management
Anna Kolomitseva, ND A 51-year-old woman with severe steatosis and minimal fibrosis achieved early liver and metabolic improvements through a Mediterranean-style diet, low-impact activity, sleep support, and adjunctive nutraceuticals co-managed with conventional...
The Importance of Self-Care in Mothers: A Flurry of Controversy
By Lillea Hartwell, ND The Nature vs. Nurture Debate and Its Impact on Mothers The nature vs. nurture debate has existed since the dawn of psychology and even earlier. Philosophers seeking to explain the origins of human personality narrowed it down to environmental...
Rewiring Fear and Worry
A Holistic Approach to Conquering Anxiety in the Female Patient By Jonathan E. Prousky, ND, MSc, MA Introduction This paper investigates the prevalence, key hormonal contributors, and integrative treatment strategies for anxiety disorders in women, highlighting the...
Migraines & Menopause
Two Case Studies By Jillian Finker, ND Introduction After two decades of practicing naturopathic medicine, I have observed that advancements in allopathic migraine treatment remain limited. While a few newer medications may be effective for specific individuals, most...
Advancing Breast Cancer Prevention: The Shift to Risk-Based Screening
Personalized Prevention for Better Outcomes By Erin Rurak, ND Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers among women, with a widely cited statistic that 1 in 8 women will develop the disease in their lifetime.1 However, this figure is a population-level...
Riverton City Council Unanimously Supports Removing Fluoride in Public Water Systems
Riverton Mayor Trent Stags issued the following statement after the Riverton City Council unanimously passed a resolution supporting H.B. 81 Fluoride Amendments: I am pleased Riverton City is the first to support H.B. 81 Fluoride Amendments, and I encourage all Utah...
Phytoestrogens and Hormonal Modulation
Applications in Menopause Management and Breast Cancer Prevention By Artemis Morris, ND Exploring the benefits of phytoestrogens in managing menopause symptoms and reducing breast cancer risks. This article examines the role of phytoestrogens, particularly soy, in...
Differentiating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Non-Classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
A closer look at distinguishing PCOS from NCCAH in reproductive-age women, including diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches. By Kelly Simms ND, CNS, FABNE This article explores the clinical overlap between Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Non-Classical...
Medicinal Orchid Demonstrates Tissue Healing for Cancer Patients
Iron-Clad Orchid (Dendrobium officinale, Tiepi Shihu) Improves Salivary Gland Function and Oral Microbiota in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy Dendrobium officinale, also known as Tiepi Shihu or iron-clad orchid, has been integral to traditional...
Wild Poinsettia Extract Restores Testicular Health in Diabetes
Research shows Euphorbia heterophylla (wild poinsettia) protects testicular tissue in diabetic models by decreasing inflammation, reducing oxidative stress by up to 70%, and restoring testosterone levels by 55%. Emerging research demonstrates that Euphorbia...
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)...
Phytoestrogens and Hormonal Modulation
Applications in Menopause Management and Breast Cancer Prevention By Artemis Morris, ND Exploring the benefits of phytoestrogens in managing menopause symptoms and reducing breast cancer risks. This article examines the role of phytoestrogens, particularly soy, in...
Differentiating Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Non-Classical Adrenal Hyperplasia
A closer look at distinguishing PCOS from NCCAH in reproductive-age women, including diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches. By Kelly Simms ND, CNS, FABNE This article explores the clinical overlap between Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Non-Classical...
Medicinal Orchid Demonstrates Tissue Healing for Cancer Patients
Iron-Clad Orchid (Dendrobium officinale, Tiepi Shihu) Improves Salivary Gland Function and Oral Microbiota in Nasopharyngeal Cancer Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy Dendrobium officinale, also known as Tiepi Shihu or iron-clad orchid, has been integral to traditional...
Wild Poinsettia Extract Restores Testicular Health in Diabetes
Research shows Euphorbia heterophylla (wild poinsettia) protects testicular tissue in diabetic models by decreasing inflammation, reducing oxidative stress by up to 70%, and restoring testosterone levels by 55%. Emerging research demonstrates that Euphorbia...
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....
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