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Neonatal Hypoxic Encephalopathy: Treatment with Hypothermia
JACOB SCHOR, ND, FABNO In recent years, hypothermia – the lowering of body temperature for therapeutic purposes – has been adopted in neonatal intensive care facilities across the country for the treatment...
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Elucidating PANDAS: Follow-Up Discussion of an Immune-Mediated Mental Illness
STEVEN RONDEAU, ND, BCIA-EEG PANDAS is an acronym for “Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcus.” This condition, which was initially identified by Sue Swedo, MD and described in the American Journal of Psychiatry in 1998,1 is...
An Unusual Application
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Melissa is a dark-haired beauty. She would steal the show anywhere, despite the fact that our patient is just 3 years old. Chief Complaints Mom is telling us that Melissa is having trouble with… Tantrums Enuresis Sleep We should begin with...
Sportin’ Life
Conventional and CAM Treatments for Osgood-Schlatter Disease Katie Baker, ND, LMP Osgood-Schlatter (OS) disease is the inflammation of the apophysis (cartilage growth plate) of the tibial tuberosity, caused by excessive use of the quadriceps tendon. It is typically...
The Matridonal Remedies
Vis Medicatrix Naturae Angelica Lemke, ND The “Matridonal Remedies” are an underutilized subset of homeopathic sarcodes (remedies made from human tissue) that I have found to be very useful for children, particularly those on the autism spectrum. These sarcodes are...
Sensory Integration Disorder
The Hidden Handicap Jillian Stansbury, ND Sensory Integration Disorder (SID), also known as Sensory Integration Dysfunction or Sensory Processing Disorder, is a neurological condition involving an inability to integrate sensory information – spatial, visual, auditory,...
Precocious Puberty
Tolle Causam Tamara Cullen, ND It’s not just your imagination; kids are growing up faster these days. From the clothing styles to the attitudes, kids sometimes seem like little adults at the youngest of ages. Yes, some of this has to do with a change in parenting...
We MUST Talk About Breastfeeding
Naturopathic Perspective DicQie Fuller-looney, PHD Julie George, NMD The basic intent of breastfeeding is to provide nutrients from mother to child in the purest form possible. So why has the subject of breastfeeding become so taboo? From the TIME Magazine cover...
Confessions of a Wounded Healer
A Dialogue Between Mentor and Student Paul Epstein, ND Node Smith, ND Candidate "My name is Dr Paul Epstein and I’m a wounded healer.” “I don’t quite understand. You’re a respected physician, teacher, writer, speaker, and mentor, striving to further the understanding...
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The Night Sky Changed Emotional State in 2.5 Minutes
Night sky photos activated all 6 dimensions of awe, increased positive emotion, and restored mental focus in under 3 minutes. People Who Looked at the Night Sky Felt Vastly Different Within Minutes Photographs of deep space and starry night skies activated all 6...
Environmental Stressors Now Cause 1 in 5 Cardiovascular Deaths
ARCADIA TALLMAN Air pollution, noise, chemicals, and climate events cause an estimated 4 to 6 million of the 20 million annual cardiovascular deaths worldwide, exceeding many traditional risk factors, according to a joint ESC, ACC, AHA, and WHF statement. Four Major...
Air Pollution Disrupted Menstrual Cycles in Premenopausal Women
Common traffic and industrial exhaust gases disrupted estrogen and progesterone cycling, damaged ovarian tissue, and shortened menstrual intervals in premenopausal women, yet environmental exposure history remains absent from standard reproductive health evaluations....
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Treating Intestinal Parasites in a Lactating Woman with Classical Homeopathy: A Case Study
Miriam Wheeler, ND, DHANP (DABHM) A clinical case study demonstrating the successful eradication of Dientamoeba fragilis with Aloe socotrina in a lactating patient—offering a safe alternative to conventional antiparasitic medications. Abstract This case study details...
Polyarthralgia with Rash: A Case of Parvovirus Arthritis Mimicking Post-Streptococcal Sequelae
Prabhjot Chohan, ND, MD (India), CCRA Abstract Parvovirus B19 infection in adults can present with polyarthralgia and rash, often resembling post-streptococcal sequelae such as acute rheumatic fever or reactive arthritis. This case describes a 36-year-old female with...
The Diagnosis and Treatment of Babesiosis: A Naturopathic Approach to an Emerging Tick-Borne Disease
By Alexis Chesney, MS, ND, LAc Abstract Babesiosis is an emerging tick-borne parasitic infection in the United States caused primarily by Babesia microti and Babesia duncani. Transmitted by Ixodes ticks, babesiosis has expanded beyond its traditional strongholds in...
The Sound of Healing: Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Adolescent Mental Health
A clinical and creative exploration of how vibrational sound therapies and mindfulness practices can regulate the nervous system, reduce anxiety, and enhance emotional well-being in adolescents. Tanvi Gandhi, ND, L.Ac. Abstract Music communicates non-verbally and...
Clinical Use of Kava in Pediatric PTSD and ODD: A Case Study of Two Siblings
Michael Friedman, ND Abstract This case study explores the use of kava (Piper methysticum)and Rauwolfia vomitoria in two siblings with PTSD and ODD in an older child, and PTSD and ADHD in the younger child, following severe early-life trauma. Under naturopathic...
ACL Healing Without Surgery: Three Acute Complete Ruptures Treated with Regenerative Injection
David A. Tallman, DC, NMD Abstract This article discusses three cases of acute traumatic complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures that were treated with regenerative injection therapy. The cases include before and after magnetic resonance (MR) scans...
How We Can Solve The Loneliness Epidemic Among Young People
Christina Bjorndal, ND Abstract Social media has connected us like never before—but young people have never felt more alone. In this powerful and deeply personal interview, Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, explores the rising epidemic of loneliness among youth,...
Supporting Children’s ENT and Immune Health Through the Oral Microbiome
A comprehensive review of how targeted oral probiotics like Streptococcus salivarius K12 support the oral microbiome, improve ENT health, and may offer broader immune benefits in children.* Jamie Oskin, ND, DTBRm, DHANP Abstract Children’s immune resilience is closely...
Natural Treatment of Antibiotic-Resistant URIs in Children
How naturopathic care helped resolve chronic antibiotic-resistant strep infections and immune dysregulation in a 5-year-old female. Kaitlyn N. Staal, ND, MSAc Abstract This pediatric case involved a history of extensive antibiotic use and recurrent infections,...
A Review of The Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
Alexsia Priolo, ND Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 13% of adolescent girls, but diagnosing and managing it during this developmental stage presents unique challenges. In this in-depth clinical review, Dr. Alexsia Priolo breaks down the updated...
ACL Healing Without Surgery: Three Acute Complete Ruptures Treated with Regenerative Injection
David A. Tallman, DC, NMD Abstract This article discusses three cases of acute traumatic complete anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures that were treated with regenerative injection therapy. The cases include before and after magnetic resonance (MR) scans...
Supporting Children’s ENT and Immune Health Through the Oral Microbiome
A comprehensive review of how targeted oral probiotics like Streptococcus salivarius K12 support the oral microbiome, improve ENT health, and may offer broader immune benefits in children.* Jamie Oskin, ND, DTBRm, DHANP Abstract Children’s immune resilience is closely...
How We Can Solve The Loneliness Epidemic Among Young People
Christina Bjorndal, ND Abstract Social media has connected us like never before—but young people have never felt more alone. In this powerful and deeply personal interview, Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, explores the rising epidemic of loneliness among youth,...
Natural Treatment of Antibiotic-Resistant URIs in Children
How naturopathic care helped resolve chronic antibiotic-resistant strep infections and immune dysregulation in a 5-year-old female. Kaitlyn N. Staal, ND, MSAc Abstract This pediatric case involved a history of extensive antibiotic use and recurrent infections,...
A Review of The Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in Adolescents
Alexsia Priolo, ND Abstract Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects up to 13% of adolescent girls, but diagnosing and managing it during this developmental stage presents unique challenges. In this in-depth clinical review, Dr. Alexsia Priolo breaks down the updated...
Beyond Gout: Elevated Uric Acid as a Hidden Driver of Insulin Resistance and Chronic Pain
Anjanaa Subramanian, MD (Natural Medicine), CFMP, MPT, PGDHM A functional medicine approach reveals how mildly elevated uric acid—often dismissed in conventional labs—can underlie metabolic dysfunction and chronic musculoskeletal pain, even in active,...
Unmasking Traumatic Brain Injury: Diagnosis, Impact, and an Integrative Approach to Healing
Gil Winkelman, ND, MA Abstract Mild and unrecognized traumatic brain injuries can lead to chronic migraines, hormonal imbalance, cognitive decline, and mood disorders. Updated prevalence data, subtle diagnostic cues, and targeted patient history improve detection of...
Herbal and Functional Medicine Approach: Early Insulin Resistance in a Teenage Swimmer
Dr. Anjanaa Subramanian, MD (Natural Medicine), CFMP, MPT, PGDHM How early insulin resistance and poor dietary diversity impaired performance in a lean adolescent athlete — and how targeted herbal and functional interventions supported metabolic recovery. ABSTRACT A...
Seeing Beyond the Image: Root-Cause Discovery in Adolescent Medicine
Donese Worden, NMD A compelling case of recurring rib fractures in a teen reveals how clinical intuition, persistence, and integrative diagnostics can uncover life-changing diagnoses overlooked by standard imaging. Abstract When a healthy teenage girl began...
Resolution of Chronic Sciatica Through Multimodal Naturopathic Intervention: A Case Report
Anna Kolomitseva, ND A decade of debilitating sciatica resolved in just four weeks using an integrative approach targeting neuromuscular and metabolic factors. Abstract Chronic sciatic pain is a debilitating condition often exacerbated by metabolic comorbidities....
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Flavor as Medicine: The Science of Taste is Key to Better Health
Flavors Are Neuroendocrine Signals That Direct Nutrient Intake and Body Metabolism Have you ever wondered why certain foods taste delicious during childhood or why adolescents seem drawn to bold flavors? From infancy through adolescence, our bodies are hardwired to...









