Razi Ann Berry, Publisher Why Starting Gentle Is Actually Radical The order you do things matters. When baking bread, repairing an engine, building a house; do it out of order and it fails. In medicine, we’ve reversed the order. We start with the strongest...
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher Before medicine had metrics, it had stories built on observation that carried clinical truths in plain words. One of them still teaches a rule of clinical success. Build foundations, then treat. The Three Little Pigs understood the...
Razi Ann Berry, Publisher After 20 years publishing NDNR monthly, I've heard this dismissal of case reports countless times. But I've come to believe we're overlooking something critical: Medicine has always been built on careful observation of individual...
A team of scientists from Tulane University and eight partner institutions has identified a previously unknown way that nerve cells communicate to trigger pain. In a study published in Science on November 20 2025, the researchers show that nerve cells can release an...
According to a study published Aug. 11 in The Journal of the American College of Cardiology, doctors need to use caution when prescribing digoxin to patients with atrial fibrillation as it can cause debilitating strokes. The print version will appear Aug. 19. Digoxin,...
Edited By NODE SMITH, ND From Weill Cornell Medicine- Treatment with arginine, one of the amino-acid building blocks of proteins, enhanced the effectiveness of radiation therapy in cancer patients with brain metastases, in a proof-of-concept, randomized clinical trial...
Beverly Huang, ND JW, 78 years old, first presented to me in July 2008, after months of feeling unwell and having been diagnosed with Stage 3B diffuse large B-cell lymphoma a month earlier. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is a non-Hodgkin lymphoma; it is a high-grade...
As NDs and allied integrative providers, we seek to attend to a patient’s physiological complaints, mental currency and spiritual longing. Body, mind and spirit are the fundamental components of who we are, and these components are invariably compromised with chronic...
Laura A. James, ND It is of paramount importance that we endorse stress management methods and give people the tools they need to prevent chronic disease As NDs and allied integrative providers, we seek to attend to a patient’s physiological complaints, mental...
Integrative Care of Malignant Melanoma Emi ly Moore, ND, LAC, FABNO Heather Paulson, ND Marcia Prenguber, ND, FABNO Cutaneous melanoma represents only 4% of skin cancers, but its rising incidence over the last few decades and its rate of mortality give the...
Emily Moore, ND; Heather Paulson, ND; Marcia Prenguber, ND, FABNO Cutaneous melanoma represents only 4% of skin cancers, but its rising incidence over the last few decades and its rate of mortality give the recommendation for skin checks more meaning. This cancer...
Kathy Lik, ND Due to the fact that prevention remains the best approach in reducing the incidence of skin cancer, there has been a significant increase in research looking at natural agents that exhibit photo-protective and anti-neoplastic effects in skin. The data is...
Lidia Wiersum, ND, FABNO Many types of skin cancer are preventable and treatable, so it is essential that we as NDs take an active role in educating our patients about the importance of skin cancer prevention and treatment. This article focuses on basal and squamous...
Mary Shackelton, MPH, ND The topic of autoimmunity is vast and complicated. Clinicians working with a female demographic have undoubtedly encountered many conditions related to autoimmunity and have perhaps questioned female-specific variables that affect the...
ARCADIA TALLMAN The thymus peptide upregulated 1,198 genes tied to energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cell cycle regulation. The Thymus Shrinks With Age and Takes Immune Function With It The thymus gland loses 95% of its immature immune cells with age, and the peptide...
ARCADIA TALLMAN Fluoxetine exposure during early auditory development drove 91 gene expression changes in the brainstem, reduced the stability of mature neural circuits, and left lasting hair-cell damage in the inner ear. Fluoxetine Changed the Developing...
Advancing Public Health Through Community Alignment Valuing self-reliance and freedom, certain enthusiast groups are naturally drawn to holistic, naturopathic, and integrative care because it aligns with their ethos of personal autonomy and preparedness. These are...
Razi Berry Handling Objections Handling objections to paying cash for doctor’s visits can be a delicate task. It requires empathy, clear communication, and an understanding of the patient's concerns. Here are some effective scripts that your staff can use to address...
By Mark Iwanicki Exploring how toxin bioaccumulation drives chronic illness and how homotoxicology provides a systematic framework for detoxification, ECM restoration, and long-term healing Chronic disease is the defining health challenge of our era, with conditions...
Unveiling the Environmental and Health Costs of Trendy, Affordable Clothing By Nozomi Gonzalez, ND Introduction We live in one of the trendiest times in history. Trends in fashion have existed almost as long as humans have worn clothes, but for most of the past, only...
Cognitive Performance Enhanced by Physical Activity Across the Lifespan Even short bouts of physical activity improve memory, focus, and mental clarity across every age group. Children show better attention and task persistence after 20 minutes of structured play....
Misuse increases risk by 14 times in adults aged 18 to 49 Among US adults aged 18 to 64 who use prescription stimulants, 9 percent meet criteria for stimulant use disorder. One in four report misuse, and 73 percent of those with stimulant use disorder have a history...
New Research Links Implant Bacteria to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and Stroke in 80% of Patients Brain implants introduce harmful bacteria directly into brain tissue, creating serious health risks beyond device failure. Research published in Nature Communications reveals...
Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus Combination Resolves High Temperatures Faster in Clinical Trial with 128 Children A probiotic mixture containing three specific bacterial strains significantly reduces fever duration in children with upper respiratory tract...
IL-10 From Blood Stem Cells Blocks Autoimmune Cascades in Bone Marrow Up to 80% of bone marrow immune activation is driven by inflammation following infection, cancer treatment, or trauma. New findings from Goethe University Frankfurt reveal that hematopoietic stem...
Dry Mouth Affects 70% of Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation Xerostomia is the most reported complication following radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, affecting approximately 7 in 10 patients. Reduced saliva impairs digestion, elevates infection risk, and...
Nutritional Choices Increase Chance of Healthy Aging by 86% Eating a diet rich in natural, minimally processed foods—including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy animal fats, pasture-raised meats, eggs, and dairy—increases the likelihood of reaching age 70 free...
At NDNR, we are more than just a publication—we're a vibrant community dedicated to elevating and advancing the field of naturopathic medicine. Since 2005, we've proudly served as the unbiased voice for naturopathic doctors across North America, bringing you monthly...
Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus Combination Resolves High Temperatures Faster in Clinical Trial with 128 Children A probiotic mixture containing three specific bacterial strains significantly reduces fever duration in children with upper respiratory tract...
IL-10 From Blood Stem Cells Blocks Autoimmune Cascades in Bone Marrow Up to 80% of bone marrow immune activation is driven by inflammation following infection, cancer treatment, or trauma. New findings from Goethe University Frankfurt reveal that hematopoietic stem...
Dry Mouth Affects 70% of Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation Xerostomia is the most reported complication following radiation therapy for head and neck cancers, affecting approximately 7 in 10 patients. Reduced saliva impairs digestion, elevates infection risk, and...
Nutritional Choices Increase Chance of Healthy Aging by 86% Eating a diet rich in natural, minimally processed foods—including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, healthy animal fats, pasture-raised meats, eggs, and dairy—increases the likelihood of reaching age 70 free...
At NDNR, we are more than just a publication—we're a vibrant community dedicated to elevating and advancing the field of naturopathic medicine. Since 2005, we've proudly served as the unbiased voice for naturopathic doctors across North America, bringing you monthly...
Specific Microbes Transform Ordinary Bile Acids Into Healing Compounds A newly discovered healing mechanism in the gut could transform treatment for inflammatory bowel disease. Specialized gut bacteria transform ordinary bile acids into powerful healing compounds that...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched the Chemical Contaminants Transparency Tool (CCT Tool), a new online database designed to inform the public about potential chemical risks in food. This searchable platform consolidates established contaminant...
New Research Confirms Not All Fats Are Equal When It Comes To Brain Health Certain fats in your diet can damage your brain much faster than previously thought. Research published in Immunity & Ageing shows that inflammatory fats, particularly those high in...
New Research Shows Pregnancy Health Begins at Fertilization with Critical Cellular Signals According to groundbreaking research from an international team of scientists, human health begins at the exact moment of conception. The study published in Nature...
Plastic Makes Bacteria 600% More Resistant, Turning Common Infections Deadly Tiny plastic fragments in our environment turn common bacteria into dangerous superbugs. Boston University researchers have discovered that when everyday bacteria encounter microplastics,...
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New Evidence Links Long-Term Use and Withdrawal Symptoms to Cellular Energy Dysfunction Benzodiazepines impair mitochondrial signaling across multiple systems in the body, not just GABA receptors in the brain. Mitochondria play a central role in regulating cell energy...
Depressed Fathers Raise Behavioral and Social Risk in School-Aged Children Children whose fathers had depression at age 5 were up to 37% more likely to develop hyperactivity, oppositional behaviors, and ADHD symptoms by age 9, based on teacher reports. These children...
