When Drugs Meet Nutraceuticals: Cytochrome P450 Interactions.............................>>cover Tina Kaczor, ND Abnormal Cell Growth in Light of Naturopathic Philosophy................................>> bottom of cover Arlan Cage, ND, MSOM, MS Vulvar...
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Table of Contents | 2006 | February
Salicylates in Salix, Populus and Betula
Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) These three medicinal trees all contain significant quantities of salicylates, on the order of 3%-10% by dry weight in bark and leaves. Many ancient texts, including the Ebers papyrus (approximately 5,100 years old), recommend these and...
When Drugs Meet Nutraceuticals:Cytochrome P450 Interactions
With the current estimates of one in every two men and one in every three women being diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, chances are every naturopathic doctor will see patients with this disease. Many of these patients will be receiving conventional treatments,...
The Use of Aromatic Therapies In the Treatment of Cancer
Shaida Sina, ND Cancer is a complex disease state that requires a holistic approach to treatment. Aromatic therapies may provide valuable adjunctive treatment options. Some of the areas which are currently being explored in relation to aromatic therapies include tumor...
Cytochrome P450 Interactions
Tina Kaczor, ND With the current estimates of one in every two men and one in every three women being diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, chances are every naturopathic doctor will see patients with this disease. Many of these patients will be receiving...
Abnormal Cell Growth in Light of Naturopathic Philosophy
Arlan Cage, ND, MSOM, MS Cancer conjures up fearful images for most people: relatives or loved ones wasting away in a slow, painful process of suffering and increasing loss of body functions, finally ending in a death which many will describe as "merciful" since it...
Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia (VIN)
Deanna Berman, ND I have been seeing more and more women with what is generally termed “Vulvar Dystrophies”. These are noncancerous conditions that affect the skin around the outer area of the vagina, the vulva. The vulva consists of the labia majora, labia minora,...
Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew) and Cancer
Eric Yarnell, ND, RD(AHG) In 1963 the National Cancer Institute found that extracts of Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew) bark were active in vitro against cancer cells. A sample was sent to researcher Monroe Wall, PhD, in North Carolina to follow up. Wall and associates...
Eye of the Hurricane: Surviving Cancer, Treating Cancer
Ken Weizer, ND Having been on this journey of cancer since 1989, I have had many wonderful and many terrible experiences. This journey has taken me from being a Hollywood film maker with cancer, to being an Oregon naturopathic physician who treats people with cancer....
Agaricus blazei Murrill: Immune System Ally; Cancer Foe
Ronald Steriti, NMD, PHD For thousands of years, mushrooms have been used as food and medicine. The Greek physician, Hippocrates (460 BC—377 BC), considered the “Father of Medicine,” mentions fungi in his writings for use when treating chronic kidney disease. Although...
Website for Cosmetic Ingredient’s Toxicity
Mitch Kennedy, ND Did you know the government cannot mandate safety studies of cosmetics? Only 11 percent of the 10,500 ingredients FDA has documented in products have been assessed for safety by the cosmetic industry's review panel. The exemplary environmental...
Acute Effects of a Fungal Volatile Compound
Mitch Kennedy, ND Species of molds that grow in ventilation systems, water damaged areas of buildings, or areas exposed to flood waters will discharge volatile compounds during their lifecycle. Researchers at the University Hospital in Uppsala, Sweden studied the...
Equal Parts Naturopathy, Love, and Determination: Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Satya Ambrose, L. AC, ND I have so many extraordinary stories that have come out of working with cancer patients. Most of them have survived. A few have not, but each of their lives touched me greatly. Each has been my teacher, showing me the preciousness of our time...
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Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA Subheadline: A 38-year-old female with predictable mid-cycle and late luteal migraines achieved relief through an integrative approach combining nutrition, botanicals, supplementation, and conventional care....
Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil in Women’s Health: Clinical Evidence and Applications
By Dr. Artemis Morris, ND Subheadline From ancestral kitchen wisdom to modern research, exploring how the Mediterranean diet supports hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and longevity. Short Description This article examines the...
Lactational Mastitis: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Protocols
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND Subheadline: Understanding the causes, symptoms, and evidence-based conventional and alternative therapies — including probiotics, allicin, and therapeutic ultrasound — to support recovery and prevent recurrence. Short Description:...
Naturopathic Dementia Prevention: Clinical Strategies for Neurodegeneration
Dr. Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA Subheadline A practical framework addressing injury load, neuroplastic repair, and multi-domain interventions including lifestyle, diet, sleep, stress, and targeted nutraceutical strategies. Short...
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Quantum Energy Effects on Cell Recovery Rates
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Naturopathic Medicine Institute Announces Vital Gathering 2026: Clinical Training in Therapeutic Touch and Vitalist Practice
TEMPE, AZ / March 25, 2026 The Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI) announces Vital Gathering 2026, its annual continuing education conference for naturopathic physicians and students, taking place April 24–26, 2026, at Sonoran University of Health Sciences....
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Sports Medicine: Clinical Applications in Concussion and Musculoskeletal Injury
Joseph Thomas, MD, MBA, Fellow of Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine In collaboration with Oxygen Health Systems Abstract Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has gained traction as an adjunct in sports medicine, particularly in concussion management and musculoskeletal injury....
Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine
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Increased Intracellular NAD+ Levels via Oral Supplementation With a Novel Liposomal Delivery Method: A Non-Randomized Crossover Study
Blair E, Miller A, McDonald R. Introduction: NAD+ is a critical coenzyme for cellular energy production, DNA repair, and sirtuin activity, with levels known to decline with age. While oral NAD+ supplementation is proposed for healthy aging benefits, its efficacy in...
Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) as a Contributor to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Dr. Todd Maderis, ND Exploring immune dysregulation, viral reactivation, mitochondrial impairment, and treatment implications in post-EBV fatigue syndromes. Abstract This article examines the role of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) reactivation and immune exhaustion in the...
Intravenous Phosphatidylcholine in Severe Refractory Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Case Report
Melanie Stein, ND Clinical improvement in treatment-refractory MCAS with normal conventional biomarkers and profound oral intolerance through membrane lipid therapy. This case report describes a 34-year-old woman with severe, treatment-refractory mast cell activation...
PANS, PANDAS, and the Expanding Landscape of Post-Infectious Neuroimmune Syndromes Across the Lifespan
Dr. Carolyn Mukai, ND, Dr. Lynn Klassen, ND, Dr. Ece Toprak, ND Expanding recognition of infection-triggered neuroinflammation in children, adolescents, and adults—and the evolving role of integrative immune regulation. Abstract: This clinical commentary examines the...
From Wheelchair to Garden: Restoring Function in Complex Post-Infectious Illness Through Foundational Naturopathic Care
Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, ND A phased naturopathic approach addressing foundational digestive stabilization, EBV reactivation, neuroinflammation, and autonomic dysfunction in a severely disabled patient. Abstract Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue...
Increased Intracellular NAD+ Levels via Oral Supplementation With a Novel Liposomal Delivery Method: A Non-Randomized Crossover Study
Blair E, Miller A, McDonald R. Introduction: NAD+ is a critical coenzyme for cellular energy production, DNA repair, and sirtuin activity, with levels known to decline with age. While oral NAD+ supplementation is proposed for healthy aging benefits, its efficacy in...
Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) as a Contributor to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Dr. Todd Maderis, ND Exploring immune dysregulation, viral reactivation, mitochondrial impairment, and treatment implications in post-EBV fatigue syndromes. Abstract This article examines the role of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) reactivation and immune exhaustion in the...
Intravenous Phosphatidylcholine in Severe Refractory Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Case Report
Melanie Stein, ND Clinical improvement in treatment-refractory MCAS with normal conventional biomarkers and profound oral intolerance through membrane lipid therapy. This case report describes a 34-year-old woman with severe, treatment-refractory mast cell activation...
PANS, PANDAS, and the Expanding Landscape of Post-Infectious Neuroimmune Syndromes Across the Lifespan
Dr. Carolyn Mukai, ND, Dr. Lynn Klassen, ND, Dr. Ece Toprak, ND Expanding recognition of infection-triggered neuroinflammation in children, adolescents, and adults—and the evolving role of integrative immune regulation. Abstract: This clinical commentary examines the...
From Wheelchair to Garden: Restoring Function in Complex Post-Infectious Illness Through Foundational Naturopathic Care
Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, ND A phased naturopathic approach addressing foundational digestive stabilization, EBV reactivation, neuroinflammation, and autonomic dysfunction in a severely disabled patient. Abstract Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue...
A Case of Recurring Acute Viral Meningitis
A 14-year journey from “unexplained headaches” to confirmed HSV-2 meningitis, highlighting how accurate diagnosis, antiviral botanicals, and individualized homeopathic prescribing can control severe neurologic symptoms and cardiac sequelae. Deborah Frances RN, ND This...
Post-Pandemic Clinical Medicine – Addressing Long-COVID and Vaccine Injuries
An evidence-informed, dysfunction-based approach to evaluating spike protein effects, comorbidities, coagulation abnormalities, immune dysregulation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Paul S. Anderson, NMD Abstract This clinical update summarizes a structured framework...
Resolution of Chronic Fatigue in a Patient With Post-COVID EBV Reactivation and Mold-Related Illness
Dr. Kasey Holland Hamski, ND A case illustrating the interplay between EBV reactivation, environmental mold exposure, and immune dysregulation in a patient with persistent post-viral fatigue. This case report examines chronic fatigue in a 38-year-old patient with...
Integrative Management of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Following COVID-19: A Case-Based, Longitudinal Approach
Dr. Adelena Izold, ND A systems-based framework addressing autonomic dysfunction, gut–brain signaling, endocrine balance, and metabolic resilience in post-viral dysautonomia. This case report describes the integrative management of a 36-year-old female with post-viral...
Rebuilding the Brain in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME): A Layered Naturopathic Approach to Neuroinflammation and Mitochondrial Dysfunction
A case report demonstrating sequential neurorepair, lipid repletion, microbiome stabilization, and mitochondrial support in post-infectious CFS/ME recovery. Dr. Vy Simeles, ND, Restorative Health Clinic Abstract This case report details the recovery of a 22-year-old...
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Quantum Energy Effects on Cell Recovery Rates
Author: Robert Sheaff, PhD, and Ian Mitchell Abstract This study investigated whether quantum field exposure generated by Leela Quantum Bloc Technology influences cell recovery rates in human cell lines. A series of double-blind experiments were conducted using Human...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Sports Medicine: Clinical Applications in Concussion and Musculoskeletal Injury
Joseph Thomas, MD, MBA, Fellow of Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine In collaboration with Oxygen Health Systems Abstract Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has gained traction as an adjunct in sports medicine, particularly in concussion management and musculoskeletal injury....
Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine
RAZI BERRY Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine A Conversation with Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff Fehling on Remote Quantum Technology and Human Performance Interest in frequency medicine and subtle energy technologies continues to grow...
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