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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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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Perspectives On Higher Education: Part Five
Canadian naturopathic doctors faced a bumpy road in trying to position their naturopathic college in the higher education landscape. By the late 1970s, a group of chiropractors and an American-trained Ontario naturopathic physician initiated a pre-naturopathic...
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Herbal Tips in Pediatrics
Eric Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) Abstract This article offers clinical insights and practical herbal strategies for managing common pediatric concerns such as otitis media and upper respiratory tract infections. Drawing from the legacy of naturopathic pioneer Silena Heron,...
An Aromatic Approach to Treating Cradle Cap
Shaida Sina, ND Cradle cap is a term given to infants who have seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. This is usually a self-limiting inflammatory condition of the skin. It is not always restricted to the scalp. Other affected areas may include the eyelids, ears,...
An Unusual Remedy for an Unusual Boy: A Case of PDD-NOS
Tim Shannon, ND Comments: The father, who sought me out, was very excited about homeopathic treatment. The mother, however, was very skeptical. This patient often had impressive symptomatic relief from several remedies he was given. Yet, various remedies would often...
The case of Scott: Addressing the Underlying Causes of ADHD
Scott was seven years old when his teachers began recommending that he be evaluated for a possible learning disorder. By age eight he was diagnosed at the local children’s hospital with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is generally considered part...
Alice Revisits Wonderland, This Time with a Map
Marnie Loomis, ND As an eight-year-old girl, I began to experience periodic sensory episodes. For about 20 minutes, my body felt large while everything in the room seemed small and looked very, very far away. Sometimes I had the opposite sensation, and I felt as if I...
Mercury from Fish Does Not Reduce Children’s IQs(?)
Mitch Kennedy, ND The August issue of Environmental Health Perspectives contained a long letter from a Mr. Joel Schwartz challenging the science behind a study published in EHP in May 2005. This is not unusual, as almost every published clinical trial or review...
Thimerosal Alters Dendritic Cell Response in Vitro
Mitch Kennedy, ND Thimerosal, a methylmercury-based compound used for decades as a vaccine preservative, has previously been linked to neurotoxic effects. New research reveals that it may also affect the immune system by altering how dendritic cells respond to...
Mothers’ Exposure to Carcinogenic Pollution Linked to Brain Cancer Risk in Children
Mitch Kennedy, ND An innovative study of prenatal exposure to pollution and later development of brain cancer in children exposes previously unsubstantiated risk to living near polluting factories. The study was based on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (US...
The Rising Epidemic of Childhood Obesity: Assessing Altered Body Composition and Managing the Related Chronic Diseases Facing Children and Adolescents Today
Kristi Hughes, ND, and Trish Turpin, ND It is commonly known today that overweight and obese body types are rising among U.S. adults, but the rising health care consequences in managing the increasing obese population now extend into our youth (CDC, 2004). We now have...
Revitalize Your Practice, Nurture Your Passions
Carolyn Campbell The desire to revitalize your practice is often preceded by a powerful and at times unsettling realization that your work is no longer fulfilling. It may be triggered by a life-changing event. Perhaps your business is stalling and you don’t know why....
Marriage Education Improves the Health of Children
By Jennifer Brett, ND, LAc Parents with good communication and conflict resolution skills tend to create stable relationships. A stable family structure can significantly reduce illness in all members of the family. A dysfunctional family with adults who do not have...
Addictive Tendencies in ADD/ADHD
David M. Brady, DC, ND, CCN, DACBN Introduction and Epidemiology Attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have become a major societal problem that has sparked furious debates over proper diagnosis and treatment both...
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IS TYLENOL SAFE DURING PREGNANCY?
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...
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