An integrative exploration of borage’s traditional uses, phytochemistry, and clinical applications in supporting self-compassion, stress resilience, and emotional regulation in naturopathic practice. Dr. Katelyn Mudry, ND, MSc Introduction Over the past year,...
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2006 | August

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Lavender Essential Oil and Anxiety Management: A Case Study
A case-based examination of oral lavender essential oil as a non-pharmaceutical intervention for generalized anxiety disorder in a patient seeking evidence-informed, integrative care. Dr. Jennifer Brusewitz ND Abstract This case study explores the use of a...
Olive Oil and Mental Health: A Scoping Review of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Outcomes
A comprehensive scoping review explores how olive oil and its bioactive constituents may influence depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health outcomes across clinical trials, epidemiological research, and preclinical models. Dr. Monique Aucoin ND MSc Vanessa...
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Herbs for Sperm Disorders
Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) Decreasing sperm counts and impaired function leading to reduced fertility are a major problem in the Western world, and growing worse. Numerous reports have documented declining mean sperm counts and increasing rates of asthenospermia in...
Case Studies | 2006 | August
Tongkat Ali: A Potent Herb from the Rainforest
Ronald Steriti, ND, PhD Long Jack or Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia Jack) is a Malaysian herb that is considered a powerful male aphrodisiac, tonic, and energy enhancer. Tongkat Ali has an intensely bitter taste and has traditionally been used to treat fevers and...
PCOS: A Leading Cause of Infertility
Mary Shackelton, MPH, ND Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects 5%-10% of all women of reproductive age making it the most common endocrine disorder among women. While the exact cause of PCOS is still not clearly identified, the majority of research implicates...
French Fries and Cancer Treatment
Jacob Schor, ND French fries may be our next new tool in treating cancer. A crazy idea, sure, but hear me out. Remember acrylamides? The food scare that no one talks about anymore? Four years ago Swedish scientists shocked everyone by announcing that acrylamide was...
Male Equipment Failure: Treating Erectile Dysfunction and Low Libido
By Steve Parcell, ND According to the Sexual Function Health Council of the American Foundation for Urologic Disease, 30 million men in the United States are estimated to have some form of erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to...
Regulating Menstruation and Optimizing Female Fertility with TCM
Christina Kovalik, NMD, LAc Chinese medicine looks at female fertility challenges in a different light than conventional medicine. When it is known that the male factor is not an issue for the fertility-challenged couple, it is important to properly diagnose the root...
Local Food
Mitch Kennedy, ND In the ideal organic food system, the best option is to grow your own vegetables; the second best option is to buy from a local organic farm. According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the level of home food production is...
Pesticides, Frogs, and Human Placenta
Mitch Kennedy, ND Biologist researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have found that the herbicide Roundup, when applied according to manufacturer’s instructions, caused a 70% decline in amphibian biodiversity and an 86% decline in total populations of tadpoles.[1]...
Treatment Considerations for Unexplained Male and Female Infertility
Amy Johnson-Grass, ND, LN, LM, CPM Unexplained infertility is a diagnosis of exclusion, when the standard investigation of both female and male partner has ruled out other infertility diagnoses (American Society for Reproductive Medicine). It doesn’t mean there is no...
Female Infertility
By Pamela Frank, ND Naturopathic doctors offer a viable treatment option for most women with fertility issues because we offer a safe, thorough, multifaceted approach at a reasonable cost. Comprehensive case taking is vital to arrive at the correct naturopathic and...
A Case Study Involving Acupuncture for the Treatment of Fertility in a 33-Year-Old Female and a 37-Year-Old Male
Judith Fiore, ND Acupuncture has been shown in several recent studies from Europe and the United States to greatly benefit fertility (Paulus et al., 2002; Magarelli et al., 2004; Quintero et al., 2004; Siteman et al., 1997). However, in the realm of Traditional...
Peat Therapy: The Newest Old Nature Cure Therapy Around
By Sussanna Czeranko, ND Peat brings to mind a dry mixture used to create the right soil blend for your garden. The peat in your garden, though, is extremely different from the peat mud used as a therapeutic agent. For centuries, peat and mud have been used faithfully...
The Perils and Pitfalls of Bartering
By Carolyn Campbell My advice to healing practitioners struggling to grow their practice is “stop bartering.” If you’re muttering, “what, are you crazy?” keep reading. This article is for you. Bartering is quite pervasive in the healing community, yet practitioners...
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Understanding Risk Factors, Not Causation Learn how much Tylenol pregnant women can safely take, what risk factors matter, and why glutathione status—not acetaminophen itself—determines safety during pregnancy. IN THIS ARTICLE • Key Takeaways: Tylenol Safety...
Quantum Energy Field and Its Effects on Cellular ATP Production Rates in Human Cells
Author: Robert Sheaff, PhD, and Ian Mitchell Abstract This study investigated whether quantum field exposure generated by Quantum Upgrade based on Leela Quantum technology, influences adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production in human cell lines. This double-blind...
Georgia State Brain Researchers Draw Cellular Blueprint for How We Think, Feel
A new study from experts with Georgia State University has achieved a long-standing goal in neuroscience: showing how the brain’s smallest components build the systems that shape thought, emotion and behavior, by demonstrating how specific cell types, chemical...
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Functional Longevity Summit 2026 Sets Stage for Next Wave in Precision and Regenerative Medicine
Phoenix, Arizona — Healthcare practitioners across naturopathic, functional, regenerative, and precision medicine are gearing up for one of the most comprehensive clinical education events of the year. The 2026 Functional Longevity Summit, hosted in Phoenix from...
New Research Shows Multi-Ingredient Cortisol Formula Improves Stress, Sleep, and Mood Outcomes
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