DECKER WEISS, NMD, FASA There is a thought process that great entrepreneurs use when solving problems, which is called “researching your butt off!” This is the story of Ron Elul, an Israeli businessman who had successfully built and...
JAMIE OSKIN, ND, DHANP ERIC UDELL, ND The January 2019 article by Nelson et al, “The Bell Tolls for Homeopathy: Time for Change in the Training and Practice of North American Naturopathic Physicians,”1 necessitated this response in...
ANGELA CORTAL, ND A patient, whom I’ll call Ashley, was a pleasant, friendly 31-year-old mother of 2 when she first consulted me in 2019 for migrating joint pains. A previous provider had told...
LINDSAY ADRIAN, ND, FABNO Over half of people with cancer will experience moderate to severe pain, with some estimates as high as 2/3 of cancer patients.1 Many patients’ pain will not be managed appropriately, leading to impaired sleep, mood...
Node Smith, ND Telepresence robots help university students learning remotely to feel more a part of the class, new research by Oregon State University suggests. The findings are particularly important given the nationwide shift to online instruction caused by the...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From The University of Exeter- People with severe alcohol disorder were able to stay off alcohol for longer when they were treated with low doses of ketamine combined with psychological therapy in a clinical trial. The Ketamine for reduction...
Employees Raised Spirits and Funds for American Red Cross and The One Fund Boston, Inc. to Honor, Support City and Victims Sudbury, MA, April 23, 2013 - On Friday, April 19, Pure Encapsulations®, a leading manufacturer of research-based, hypo-allergenic nutritional...
Pioneering Naturopath, Founded D’Adamo Institute for the Advancement of Natural Therapies Portsmouth, NH – March 25, 2013 -- The originator of the world-famous Blood Type Diet and founder and director of the D’Adamo Institute for the Advancement of Natural Therapies,...
The Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) announced on March 25, 2013, that the National Farmers Union (NFU) has adopted new pro-raw milk policies at its 111th annual convention, held on March 2 to 5 in Springfield, Mass. The conference theme, “Making Waves in...
State associations in Colorado and Maryland are making significant headway this legislative session. In Colorado, CoAND engaged in extensive negotiations with the medical society, then pushed its revised licensing bill through the House Finance Committee and on to the...
AANP Board of Directors (March 25, 2013) This year the AANP will elect a Treasurer and three Directors of the Board. All terms commence on January 1, 2014. Election to an AANP Board Director position is open to any eligible member. The AANP Board encourages all...
HB 13-1111 An Act to regulate naturopathic doctors is in danger of losing support after the National Health Freedom Action group sent out hundreds of emails from all over the country asking legislators in Colorado to vote against our bill. We need your help to send...
Opinion Piece David M. Brady, ND, DC, CCN, DACBN For those of you with nerves still frayed and hearts broken over the horrific act of violence in Newtown the holiday season was a very difficult one this year, and particularly so for those of us here the...
PORTLAND, Ore. (January 24, 2013) Dr. Rick Marinelli, a naturopathic physician and nationally recognized leader in the advancement of pain management therapies, died in Portland Monday night at age 58. Born Leonard Frederick Marinelli III in San Diego, Calif. in 1954...
JAKE F. FELICE, ND, LMP Sleep is a dynamic and essential activity that involves a multitude of physiologic processes. Proper sleep assists the body with tissue repair, immune maintenance, memory storage, appetite, blood sugar control, blood...
NODE SMITH, ND Eating too much fat and sugar as a child can alter your microbiome for life, even if you later learn to eat healthier, a new study in mice suggests. The study by UC Riverside researchers is one of the first to show a significant decrease in the total...
CHRISTINA BJORNDAL, ND SYDNEY SPEER Now, more than ever, our society is being affected by continually rising rates of mental illness. Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States for people ages 15-44,...
MegaMycoBalance is a powerful natural formula that supports healthy yeast and fungal balance in the body.Yeasts are a natural part of a healthy and well-balanced gut microbiome. However, they can quickly grow out of control if this careful balance is thrown off by...
The American Botanical Council (ABC) announced last week a release of a laboratory guidance document1 on grapefruit (citrus paradisi) seed extract (GFSE). This document is one of the many results from ABC’s Botanical Adulterants Program, which aims to inform and...
A study last month supports using mindfulness to reduce the fear surrounding labor, which also decreases the likelihood of developing postpartum depression in new mothers.1 I have a been working with a new mother who has been struggling with postpartum depression, and...
A global study published last month reveals that approximately 75% of pregnant women are experiencing unhealthy weight gain.1 The study, which combines data from Asia, the United States, and Europe shows that half of women gain too much weight during pregnancy and...
A new study shows that red onions grown in Ontario have powerful cancer fighting properties.1 The study reveals that not all onions have the same abilities, and that red onions are best. In the first study to look at Ontario-grown onions, Ruby Ring onion variety came...
A recent study from Columbia University provides evidence that recreational marijuana use increases the incidence of gum disease and tooth loss.1 This is important research since marijuana use is becoming more and more popular, and many people consider it to be a...
In a recent article from John Hopkins, psychedelic research was referred to in a very supportive light, and continued research was advocated.1 Clinical studies on the use of psychedelics with psychotherapy for treating anxiety, addiction, depression, and inflammatory...
At doses that are low enough for most people not to experience a “high,” the psychoactive compound in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), was shown to cause significant relaxation and anxiolytic effects.1 There is a cultural stigma surrounding marijuana, that the...
The American College of Physicians have recently updated their guidelines on the treatment and management of acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain.1 The recommendations, which are deemed “strong recommendations,” are incredibly favorable to holistic practitioners...
Michael Traub, ND, DHANP, FABNO Tolle Causam In Part 1 of this article (published last month in the May issue of NDNR), I discussed the evidence for therapeutic benefit of treating Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in rosacea, and the role of the microbiome...
Jody Stanislaw, ND Naturopathic Perspective Who are the happiest people you know? Are they all married and have lots of money? Your answer is quite certainly, “no.” Some are likely single, while some are married. Some might have little money, while some have a lot....
In a recent article from John Hopkins, psychedelic research was referred to in a very supportive light, and continued research was advocated.1 Clinical studies on the use of psychedelics with psychotherapy for treating anxiety, addiction, depression, and inflammatory...
At doses that are low enough for most people not to experience a “high,” the psychoactive compound in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), was shown to cause significant relaxation and anxiolytic effects.1 There is a cultural stigma surrounding marijuana, that the...
The American College of Physicians have recently updated their guidelines on the treatment and management of acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain.1 The recommendations, which are deemed “strong recommendations,” are incredibly favorable to holistic practitioners...
Michael Traub, ND, DHANP, FABNO Tolle Causam In Part 1 of this article (published last month in the May issue of NDNR), I discussed the evidence for therapeutic benefit of treating Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in rosacea, and the role of the microbiome...
Jody Stanislaw, ND Naturopathic Perspective Who are the happiest people you know? Are they all married and have lots of money? Your answer is quite certainly, “no.” Some are likely single, while some are married. Some might have little money, while some have a lot....
Virender Sodhi, ND, MD (Ayurved) Docere Ayurveda - The Ancient Medicine Mind-body medicine is a relatively modern medical approach in the United States and Western medicine traditions. Starting in the Renaissance and Enlightenment ages, philosophers (who were often...
David J. Schleich, PhD Education Conceptual Competencies for the Naturopathic Academic Manager – Part 2 Last month we began a discussion of the competencies which our Deans will need as we close in on the end of the decade in a higher education and healthcare...
Jim Massey, ND, DHANP Tolle Totum Connecting Mind, Body, and Spirit Hippocrates once wrote, "The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well." This statement corresponds to the basic philosophy of naturopathic medicine that...
Amrita Aromatherapy (Fairfield, Iowa) now offers 115 USDA-Certified Organic essential oils— the world’s largest selection of authentic organic essential oils. Amrita, at www.Amrita.net, is a top supplier for US aromatherapy professionals. Amrita was the very first...
Afsoun Khalili, BSc, ND Tolle Causam Melding Multiple Modalities for Best Results In recent years I have been treating individuals with the goal of weight loss. I have found that many of these patients suffer from undiagnosed eating disorders and body image issues. My...
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NODE SMITH, ND When using social media to nudge people toward safe and healthy behaviors, it's critical to make sure the words match the pictures, according to a new study. After looking at social media posts, parents of young children were better able to recall...
NODE SMITH, ND Researchers have for the first time identified the way viruses like the poliovirus and the common cold virus 'package up' their genetic code, allowing them to infect cells. The findings, published today (Friday, 8 January) in the journal PLOS Pathogens...
