Sara Love, ND A clinician’s guide to when—and when not—to use A. muciniphila: evidence for gut-barrier support, metabolic and immune effects, pasteurized vs live formulations, and patient selection. Abstract Akkermansia muciniphila is an emerging “next-generation”...
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and changing habitats are driving the spread of Lyme disease and co-infections into new regions—challenging outdated risk maps, diagnostic tools, and clinical assumptions.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...
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...
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: 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...
NODE SMITH, ND Colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased among people under age 50 in recent years and researchers are seeking reasons why. A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found a link between drinking sugar-sweetened...
Jessica Mitchell, ND Naturopathic treatment offers very effective remedies for most common pediatric gastrointestinal ailments. This article reviews four common ailments and several treatments for each, though many other effective and safe naturopathic treatments...
Eric Yarnell, ND Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a protease produced by prostate cells to liquefy the semen. Though it is found in non-prostatic cells in minute amounts, it is largely a product of the prostate and thus fairly specific for problems in that organ....
Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND Prostate cancer is the most common invasive cancer and the second most lethal cancer in men. After the introduction of the total prostate specific antigen (tPSA) test in the late 1980s, detection increased dramatically, though...
Bronner Handwerger, ND By the time men are between the ages of 40 and 55, they can experience a phenomenon similar to female menopause, called andropause. Unlike women, men do not have a clear-cut indication, such as the cessation of menstruation, to mark this...
Jacob Schor, ND Summer is here, and the sunscreen displays in local retail stores have popped up like mushrooms after a week of rain. There is little doubt that using these topical sunscreens prevent sunburn, but little convincing evidence argues that they prevent...
Sildenafil: Adjunctive Neoplastic Therapy Jacob Schor, ND The majority of cancer patients in our practice choose to combine standard medical treatment with naturopathic care. Thus, most of these patients will undergo some form of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy....
Reassuring the Medical Oncologist How to address potential interactions between chemotherapy and natural health products Dugald Seely, ND It will come as no surprise to most NDs that conventional oncologists often consider the addition of natural health products to...
Innovative Molecular Cancer Therapies A brief review Debi Walker, ND and Lidia Dounaevskaia, ND The art and science of oncology has been around for centuries. Egyptians documented characteristics and survival of women with breast tumors, and the oldest tumor registry...
Dr. Laura Chan, ND, L.Ac. While male fertility is usually framed around sperm quality and lifestyle, emotional suppression and energetic stagnation may play a critical role in sexual vitality, reproductive wellness, and overall health. Abstract This article...
Khivan Oberoi, ND Exploring the clinical complexities of male infertility and the impact of lifestyle, environmental, and naturopathic interventions on reproductive outcomes — with real-world case examples that demonstrate how integrative care can optimize...
Dr. Nicole Cain Exploring how chronic stress, inflammation, and the gut-brain-hormone connection influence sperm quality—and how integrative, mind-body interventions can restore reproductive vitality in men. Abstract This article examines male infertility...
Chris D. Meletis, N.D. A clinical framework for restoring adrenal and gonadal hormone balance by supporting mitochondrial bioenergetics, antioxidant capacity, and adaptogenic stress resilience—upstream of testosterone, cortisol, and thyroid therapies. Abstract...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
