Node Smith, ND The body's endocannabinoid system, due to the critical role it plays in regulating neurotransmitter signaling, is an enticing target for drug development against disorders associated with anxiety, stress, and repetitive behaviors, such as...

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Dentists Still Overprescribing Antibiotics, and in Unnecessary Situations
Node Smith, ND A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and published in JAMA Network Open, found that 81% of antibiotics prescribed by dentists - who are among the top prescribers in the U.S., accounting for about 10% of all...
Greater than Placebo: A Critical Review of Homeopathy Research
Naturopathic Perspective Paul Theriault, BSc, ND, VNMI Discussions of homeopathy within the naturopathic profession have emerged recently, which have been predicated on the assumption that there is no evidence for homeopathy. This assumption is false. The evidence...
Plus ça Change
Education David J. Schleich, PhD In the world of regulatory and public policy debate, some sighing from time to time among healthcare providers is understandable. The road is long. Naturopathic leaders in many states can spend years in the pursuit of legislative...
Less is Sometimes More: Simple Solutions for a Complex Neurological Case
Tolle Totum Ashley L. Russell, ND, BCST While 2017 was winding down, I received the following plea from a woman named Paula, via a Facebook message: My sister came across your name while searching for the best naturopathic doctors in the area, and you are familiar to...
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Pilot Study: Diet and Exercise to Manage Autism and Other Cognitive Disabilities
NODE SMITH, ND Adhering to a diet and exercise program to manage health can be a challenge for anyone. But maintaining a healthy weight may present unique challenges for young adults with inherent barriers such as cognitive impairment. A pilot study at the University...
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Medical Resources for NDs: A Review of Current Publications for the Naturopathic Industry
JACOB SCHOR, ND, FABNO The Textbook of Naturopathic Oncology: A Desktop Guide of Integrative Cancer Care Books, in my mind, are divided into a number of categories: home books vs office books, for example. John LeCarre is a...
A Diabetic Breakthrough: A Son’s Gift of Health to His Father
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...
Setting the Record Straight: Homœopathy’s Rightful Place in Naturopathic Medicine
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...
Social Connection: A Missing Piece of Your Treatment Plan?
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...
Important Factors in Naturopathic Professional Formation (part 4 in a series)
Canadian naturopathic doctors faced a bumpy road in trying to position their naturopathic college in the higher education landscape. Understanding and defining the formation of naturopathy as a heterodox system of naturopathic medicine exhibits some of what Geiger...
Nordic Naturals® Launches ProOmega® 2000 Featuring Highest-Concentration, Triglyceride-Form Omega-3 Oil
Watsonville, CA (October 6, 2015) Nordic Naturals, the leading manufacturer of omega-3 supplements, introduces ProOmega 2000, its most potent soft gel formulation to date. The product utilizes the company’s exclusive new breakthrough omega-3 fish oil, which is...
Natural Partners Now Offers Online Dispensaries to Healthcare Practitioners
Through innovative, personalized websites powered by Natural Partners, patients can now enjoy direct access to professional-grade vitamins and supplements under the connected care of licensed healthcare practitioners Scottsdale, AZ (October 6, 2015) – For the past 20...
Infographic: 6 Tenets of Naturopathic Medicine
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Metagenics Launches UltraFlora® Restore
U.S. Product Announcement UltraFlora Restore is a clinically tested probiotic combination containing 4 different strains of live bacteria clinically shown to provide targeted support for healthy intestinal microbial stability and relief of loose stools. It is backed...
Nordic Naturals® Inspires Support for Nonprofit Paws and Stripe
“Buy One Bottle. Help Two Heroes.” Initiative Kicks Off October 1 Watsonville, CA (September 30, 2015) Nordic Naturals is kicking off “Buy One Bottle. Help Two Heroes.”—a fall initiative to benefit Paws and Stripes, a nonprofit organization that pairs combat-wounded...
Natural Partners Appoints Joyce Ito as New Vice President of Marketing and Business Development
Joyce will lead Marketing, Product Management, and Business Development for Natural Partners Scottsdale, AZ (September 30, 2015) – Natural Partners, Inc., a trusted resource for integrative healthcare practitioners for more than 20 years, has appointed Joyce Ito its...
Leadership Change at Hevert Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Jocelyn Levesque to Head U.S. Unit of German Homeopathic Combination Remedy Player Today German homeopathic manufacturer Hevert-Arzneimittel appointed Ms. Jocelyn Levesque as President/CEO of Hevert’s U.S. subsidiary, Hevert Pharmaceuticals. Before joining Hevert,...
F2-Isoprostane: Angry Fats in an Inflammatory Home
Cheryl Burdette, ND There is an abundance of research that demonstrates the benefits of healthy fats. Omega-3 fatty acids are routinely touted for their ability to help areas of the body that contain fat, such as the brain, myelin sheath, and cell membranes. Much...
The Microbiome & CVD: Ally or Adversary?
Ashley Burkman, ND Lauren Young, ND Cardiovascular disease (CVD) tops the charts as the deadliest disease in the United States, even above cancer.1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CVD is considered one of the most preventable chronic...
Nordic Naturals® Inspires Support for Nonprofit Paws and Stripe
“Buy One Bottle. Help Two Heroes.” Initiative Kicks Off October 1 Watsonville, CA (September 30, 2015) Nordic Naturals is kicking off “Buy One Bottle. Help Two Heroes.”—a fall initiative to benefit Paws and Stripes, a nonprofit organization that pairs combat-wounded...
Natural Partners Appoints Joyce Ito as New Vice President of Marketing and Business Development
Joyce will lead Marketing, Product Management, and Business Development for Natural Partners Scottsdale, AZ (September 30, 2015) – Natural Partners, Inc., a trusted resource for integrative healthcare practitioners for more than 20 years, has appointed Joyce Ito its...
Leadership Change at Hevert Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Jocelyn Levesque to Head U.S. Unit of German Homeopathic Combination Remedy Player Today German homeopathic manufacturer Hevert-Arzneimittel appointed Ms. Jocelyn Levesque as President/CEO of Hevert’s U.S. subsidiary, Hevert Pharmaceuticals. Before joining Hevert,...
F2-Isoprostane: Angry Fats in an Inflammatory Home
Cheryl Burdette, ND There is an abundance of research that demonstrates the benefits of healthy fats. Omega-3 fatty acids are routinely touted for their ability to help areas of the body that contain fat, such as the brain, myelin sheath, and cell membranes. Much...
The Microbiome & CVD: Ally or Adversary?
Ashley Burkman, ND Lauren Young, ND Cardiovascular disease (CVD) tops the charts as the deadliest disease in the United States, even above cancer.1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CVD is considered one of the most preventable chronic...
Hypertension: A Case Study
Michelle Dillon, ND A 64-year-old fit male, JJ, reported to our clinic with high blood pressure, anxiety, frequent urination, lack of energy, and low libido. JJ had reported that his blood pressure began to increase about a year ago, noted while having an annual...
Neurotransmitters in Conflict: Under Israel’s Iron Dome
Mark Swanson, ND At the Cleveland HeartLab’s Symposium – held in Cleveland, Ohio, September 2014 – I had the pleasure of spending time with Dr Decker Weiss, a naturopathic cardiologist who was a featured speaker at the event. His talk was about the link between brain...
At the Swedish Yungborn
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE I was covered with fresh rhubarb leaves from head to foot with just enough space left on my face to give me a chance to breathe. Afterwards I was given what the Germans call a ‘Rumpfbad,’ a trunk bath. Tell Berggren, 1915, p.687 I rose early...
Fatigue in Cancer Survivors: Maintaining the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Laura Hughes Daniel Lander, ND, FABNO With advances in early detection and treatment strategies, fewer people are dying from cancer. There are more than 13 million cancer survivors in the United States alone – a number which is expected to increase to 18 million by...
EBM versus ABM: Anecdotes Do in Fact “Add Up”
Jeff Clark, ND The practice of medicine has long been described as an art informed by science. For millennia, we have cultivated and then relied upon the expertise of individuals who have specialized in health and healing.1 Doctors invest themselves in understanding...
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Make a Good Impression: Leave Your Cell Phone Alone
Node Smith, ND It may seem like a no-brainer, but to get on the good side of a new boss, colleague, or acquaintance in a business meeting, leave your cell phone stashed in your pocket or purse. Looking at your phone during a meeting is akin to "phubbing," or snubbing...
CBT Better than other Psychotherapies at Reducing Inflammation
Node Smith, ND A review of 56 randomized clinical trials finds that psychological and behavioral therapies may be effective non-drug treatments for reducing disease-causing inflammation in the body. CBT found to be superior to other psychotherapies at boosting the...





