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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A Naturopathic Love Story
Nature Cure Clinical Pearls Sussanna czeranko, ND, bbe Everyone loves to hear a good love story! There is exactly such a romance – one that coincides with the origins and formation of Naturopathy. It is a kind of secret all over the block, and yet is not well known...
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A Holistic Paradigm for Naturopathic Pain Medicine
Shandor Weiss, ND, LAc Pain protects us from self-injury and informs us of problems in our body. But pain that continues past its purpose becomes a serious obstacle to our quality of life, health and healing. Persistent or poorly treated pain leads to a vicious cycle...
Using Botanicals in the Treatment of Cancer Pain
Dicken Weatherby, ND and Donald R. Yance, CN, MH, RH Pain is one of the most common and dreaded symptoms associated with cancer. Botanical and nutritional intervention can provide enormous benefits for controlling cancer pain while at the same time inhibiting the...
Toxic Chemical Contamination in Natural Products
Rick Liva RPh, ND The reality of this industry is that some commonly used botanical extracts and other raw materials used to make natural products have high residual levels of potentially harmful toxic chemicals. Most of us don't realize that these chemicals may exist...
Dicentra spp: Remembering a Forgotten Medicine
Eric Yarnell, ND, and Lauren Russel, ND Dicentra formosa (western or Pacific bleeding heart) and Dicentra canadensis (turkey corn) were once well-known herbal remedies, but have fallen into obscurity. Their potential as anticancer remedies, as well as topical and...
The Eclectic Triphasic Medical System (ETMS)
Dicken Weatherby, ND and Donald R. Yance, CN, MH, RH(AHG) Whenever we treat a person with cancer, or with any disease for that matter, we must first approach the root-base or source. Every stream on Earth has a source, every plant has a root, and every person has a...
Simplex Res; Mushrooms and Grape Seeds in Breast Cancer Prevention
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO There is a huge Korean grocery near my office. I drove over the other day to study the mushrooms that they sell. My newfound interest in mushrooms is sparked by the publication of a study on mushroom consumption and breast cancer risk in the...
Acupuncture as a Treatment for Hot Flashes from Breast Cancer Treatment
Catherine Price, NMD, MSAc and Robert F Waters, PhD Vasomotor and Yin Deficiency Symptoms Breast cancer therapy often causes vasomotor symptoms like hot flashes, insomnia, heart palpitation and night sweats in patients. These are the defining signs of yin deficiency...
Viscum album as Treatment for Cancer
Elena Krasnov, ND Mistletoe has been used as a medicinal plant since ancient times. Rudolf Steiner first recommended its use for cancer treatment in the early 1920s. In the meantime, the use of mistletoe has increased enormously. In the 1970s it was further developed...
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Clinical Commentary: Climate Change, Tick-borne Illness, and the Shifting Landscape of Clinical Practice
Lynn Klassen, ND Carolyn Mukai, ND Rising temperatures and changing habitats are driving the spread of Lyme disease and co-infections into new regions—challenging outdated risk maps, diagnostic tools, and clinical assumptions. Abstract Climate change is expanding the...
Restoring Cellular Integrity: Phospholipid Therapy as a Key Treatment of Refractory Tick-Borne Disease
Melanie Stein, ND A clinical case highlights how intravenous phosphatidylcholine and targeted membrane repair strategies supported lasting recovery in a patient with refractory Lyme and co-infections. Abstract This case describes a 47-year-old female high school...
Oxaloacetate: A Missing Link in CFS, Long-Haul COVID, and Mitochondrial Performance
Chris D. Meletis, N.D. Abstract Long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) share overlapping pathophysiological mechanisms, with mitochondrial dysfunction emerging as a central driver of persistent fatigue, cognitive impairment, and multisystem dysregulation....
Post-Pandemic Clinical Medicine: Addressing Long-COVID and Vaccine Injuries
Post-Pandemic Clinical Medicine: Strategies for Treating Long-COVID and Vaccine-Related Injuries Paul S. Anderson, NMD A comprehensive review of definitions, pathogenesis, diagnostics, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches for managing Long-COVID and...
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...
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...
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...
Undernourished Children Show Reduced Immunity Despite Full Vaccination
Poor nutrition lowers protection against measles, tetanus, and Hib in fully vaccinated children, revealing the critical role of nutrition in immunity. New research reveals that immunity relies on proper nutrition more than vaccination alone. Conducted as part of the...
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