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,...
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...
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...
Right now, someone in your community is Googling "how to get off antidepressants safely."They're not alone. Searches for "antidepressant withdrawal" are up 200%. In Canada, taper-related searches have increased 160 to 180% over the last few years.They're...
Vital Nutrients Releases Clinical Findings on Plant-Based Cortisol Balance Vital Nutrients has released new research highlighting the benefits of Cortisol Balance, a plant-based dietary supplement formulated to support healthy energy, stress response, and recovery. A...
Jennifer Brett, ND, LAc Urticaria is defined as “local wheals and erythema in the superficial dermis” (Beers and Berkow, 1999). Chronic urticaria is any wheals or erythema lasting more than six weeks. Wheals form as a result of histamine release resulting in local...
Mona Morstein, ND As summer advances our attention is once again drawn to the sun. That massive orb, 109 times the size of Earth, is what allowed life to evolve on Earth and is what enables our world to grow and thrive. The sunrise delivers the optimism and hope of a...
Shaida Sina Naturopathic medicine has much to offer when a patient presents with a skin condition. I have treated various skin conditions, but one that stands out to me that should be shared is infection of the skin, in particular, methicillin-resistant staphylococcus...
David A. Tallman, DC, NMD Proliferative therapy in cosmetic dermatology is achieved by inducing mechanical or chemical trauma (dermabrasion, chemical peel), intense light exposure (laser, intense pulse light), or through the deposition of growth factors in the dermis....
David A. Tallman, DC, ND "That which does not kill us makes us stronger." -Nietzsche Microtrauma to the muscle filaments from isotonic exercise begets larger and stronger muscles. Wolff’s law mandates that weight bearing exercises increase bone density, and mental...
Marnie Loomis, ND In my office hangs a hand-painted sign, “Behind every successful woman is a messy house.” You will notice that the sign doesn’t say anything about wrinkles or bags under my eyes. I am comfortable with the idea that clutter in my house may indicate a...
James Tuggle, NMD A 49-year-old male presents with deepening of the nasolabial sulcus/fold, deep rhytids on the inferior aspect of the lower eyelids, drooping of the jowls, excess skin on the upper eyelid, and mild to moderate rhytids across the forehead. Patient has...
Jacob Schor, ND When Alexander Bell invented the telephone in 1885 he created an enormous problem. America was still segregated by social class. One did not talk to one’s betters, and there was no correct greeting to use in addressing an unknown person, potentially of...
David Schleich Professional formation occurs across a broad front and includes clinical players, politicians, academics, and policy wonks. The naturopathic profession is in midleap, from a marginalized group to a social location smack dab in the middle of the primary...
Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) Chickweed, a humble Eurasian weed, continues to find favor among naturopathic physicians as an anti-itch topical agent. Though skeptics charge that such a gentle herb could not possibly be clinically relevant, those who actually do use it...
J.D. McCoy, NMD “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”- Confucius Since 1997 there has been a 726% increase in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures, with the majority of patients being female and falling between ages 35 and 50 (ASAPS, 2005). Americans spent...
Guru Sandesh Singh Khalsa, ND The College of Naturopathic Medicine of the University of Bridgeport (UB) is the first college of naturopathic medicine to be founded in a comprehensive university. Following five years of candidacy for accreditation, the college was...
Mitch Kennedy, ND Consumers are forcing the $35 billion per year lawn and garden care industry to make space for organics. Stores like Lowe’s, Sears, and Home Depot, which traditionally have only sold synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, are selling record amounts of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Vital Nutrients Releases Clinical Findings on Plant-Based Cortisol Balance Vital Nutrients has released new research highlighting the benefits of Cortisol Balance, a plant-based dietary supplement formulated to support healthy energy, stress response, and recovery. A...
