Lara Briden, ND Insulin resistance goes far beyond blood sugar—affecting hormones, cardiovascular health, and long-term disease risk. An individualized, root-cause approach can restore metabolic flexibility and resilience in women. Abstract This article explores...

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Razi Ann Berry, Publisher 47% of our readers are MDs and DOs. Why are conventional doctors reading a naturopathic journal? When we started Applied Natural Medicine in 2005 ( then NDNR), our audience was almost entirely naturopathic physicians. Twenty years...
Restorative Formulations Introduces Microbiome Synergy: An Innovative Probiotic and Postbiotic Formula to Support Gut and Immune Health
MONTPELIER, VT – October 10, 2025 – Restorative Formulations, a physician-exclusive nutraceutical company known for its clinically effective, potent organic formulations, is proud to announce the launch of Microbiome Synergy, a potent, broad-spectrum probiotic and...
Biliary Hyperkinesia in Functional RUQ Pain: A Naturopathic Case Study
Lisa Jung, ND, FABNG Abstract Biliary hyperkinesia is an emerging functional gallbladder disorder characterized by elevated gallbladder ejection fraction and right upper quadrant pain in the absence of gallstones. This case study follows a 32-year-old woman with...
Klebsiella Dysbiosis and Ankylosing Spondylitis: A Naturopathic Case Study
Exploring the gut–joint connection in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis, highlighting the role of Klebsiella overgrowth, naturopathic interventions, and sustained clinical remission. Jennifer Cornell, ND Abstract Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic...
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Resveratrol–Copper Combination Suppresses Glioblastoma Growth and Restores Immune Function
Tumor proliferation suppressed, immune function restored, and harmful DNA cleared with no adverse reactions reported Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) remains among the deadliest primary brain cancers, notoriously resistant to current treatments. A 2025 pilot clinical...
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How the Diet Affects Immune System: Mice Model Study
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Harvard Medical School- The cliché "you are what you eat" has been used for hundreds of years to illustrate the link between diet and health. Now, an international team of researchers has found the molecular proof of this concept,...
Endocannabinoids Increased from Exercise
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of Nottingham- Exercise increases the body's own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certain conditions such as arthritis, cancer and heart disease. In a new study,...
Making Sustainable Jet Fuel – Wow!
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS)- Scientists at ETH Zurich have built a plant that can produce carbon-neutral liquid fuels from sunlight and air. The next goal will be to take this technology to industrial scale and...
Fire Proofing Materials Linked to Autism
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of California, Riverside- Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are a class of fire-retardant chemicals that are ubiquitous. They are found on upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products. Flame...
Getting Better Sleep Could HELP Reverse Alzheimer’s (in mice)
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Baylor College of Medicine- Multiple studies in humans and mouse models indicate that sleep disruptions raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by increasing the accumulation of disease-relevant proteins such as amyloid-beta (A-beta)...
Are YOU Misunderstanding “Mindfulness”?
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of Waterloo- Mindful awareness is about both accepting and engaging with life's challenges, and that's what popularized concepts of mindfulness tend to miss, new research has found. Studying popular concepts of mindfulness, the...
First Neuro Mapping of the Brain?
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From University of California - Berkeley- When you clicked to read this story, a band of cells across the top of your brain sent signals down your spine and out to your hand to tell the muscles in your index finger to press down with just the...
A Gene that Regulates the Circadian Rhythm
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND Life is organized on a 24-hour schedule. Central to this regular rhythm is the circadian clock, timekeepers that are present in virtually every organ, tissue and cell type. When a clock goes awry, sleep disruption or a variety of diseases can...
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A Somatic Approach to Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease: Unbinding Fear and Grief from the Renal System
Dr. Erin Hayford, ND A naturopathic case exploring how structured somatic medicine can support nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and quality of life alongside conventional care in end-stage renal disease. This case report examines the integration...
Approaching Idiopathic Neuropathy: A Naturopathic Strategy Beyond Diabetes
Dr. Jason Porter, NMD A clinical overview of diagnosing and treating non-diabetic neuropathy through root-cause evaluation, including autoimmunity, infections, biotoxin exposure, and small fiber nerve pathology. Abstract This article explores a naturopathic...
Clinical Applications of Mind-Body Medicine: Somatic Awareness and the Wisdom of the Body
This article examines mind-body medicine as a clinical framework that bridges physical symptoms with lived experience through somatic awareness, interoception, and compassionate presence. Using theory, case illustration, and relational neuroscience, it highlights how nervous system regulation and authentic connection can facilitate deep, lasting healing.
Perimenopausal Cognitive Changes (Brain Fog): A Comprehensive, Evidence-Informed Clinical Approach in a Patient with APOE4
Dr. Nicole Roberts, ND A case-based, integrative strategy for addressing brain fog, executive dysfunction, and long-term cognitive risk in perimenopausal women, including those with APOE4 genetic risk. Abstract In this case report, we see a 48-year-old female,...
Sleep and Menopause
How to Overcome Sleep Disorders in Postmenopausal Women By Mona Morstein, ND Discover how menopause impacts sleep, common sleep disorders in postmenopausal women, and practical solutions to restore healthy sleep. Sleep disturbances, including insomnia, obstructive...
Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia (PASH) of the Breast
A Case Study By Molly Jarchow, ND Understanding PASH, its diagnosis, and holistic approaches to managing hormonally sensitive breast conditions. This case study examines a 41-year-old patient diagnosed with Pseudoangiomatous Stromal Hyperplasia (PASH), highlighting...
Brake Pad Pollution More Toxic Than Diesel Exhaust, Study Finds
Non-Exhaust Emissions Now Major Source of Vehicle Pollution in the UK New research from the University of Southampton shows that microscopic particles released from certain brake pads can be more harmful to human lung cells than diesel exhaust. The study highlights a...
Menopause: A Clinical Framework for Empowerment
Redefining Hormonal Transition as a Process of Healing, Growth, and Inner Strength By Dr. Melissa Sophia Joy, ND Our patients may not realize that menopause is far more than a biological event—it is a profound initiation, a sacred passage that beckons women into...
Kennedy Takes Helm at HHS, Bringing Chronic Disease Focus to Nation’s Health Department
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in today as Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Oval Office, with Justice Neil Gorsuch administering the oath. Kennedy now leads the nation's largest health department, overseeing a $2 trillion budget that touches nearly every...
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...
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)...
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