Stacie Deyglio, ND Louisa Williams’ book, Radical Medicine, is a profound anthology of valuable knowledge for every naturally oriented patient, physician and practitioner. In her work, Dr. Williams expounds on many of the often overlooked aspects of alternative...
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Table of Contents | 2007 | August
Book Review: Classical Formulas in the Western Herbal Tradition
Stacie Deyglio, ND The study of naturopathic botanical medicine consists of a melting pot of most schools of Western herbal tradition. This tradition encompasses roots of knowledge that span the countries of Europe and the Americas as well as historically from the...
Botanical Medicines for Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Eric Yarnell, ND and Lauren Russel, ND Fibromyalgia is a multifactorial syndrome diagnosed on the basis of clinical symptoms with no known clinical markers or lab tests pointing to a definitive diagnosis. The most common symptoms are nonrestorative sleep, fatigue,...
Support Groups for Fibromyalgia Patients
Julie Wiener, ND and Mitchell Simon, DC There was a time when fibromyalgia was thought to be psychosomatic. We now understand that fibromyalgia is caused by a process in the central nervous system in which pain sensations are amplified by a complex neuroendocrine...
Blood Chemistry Analysis: Getting a Broader View of Fibromyalgia Patients’ Overall Functional Health
Dicken Weatherby, ND “Fibromyalgia” is a broad diagnosis, indicating a very real set of debilitating symptoms, but which can arise from a myriad of functional scenarios. One of the most important things to consider when searching for treatment options for fibromyalgia...
Making Sense of a Critical Partnership: Higher Education and Professional Preparation
David Schleich, PhD Such debates as the dominance of the scientific medicine model in professional medical preparation or philosophical considerations of Newman’s ideal university (Newman, 1873; Cameron, 1978; Pelikan, 1992) lie along the continuum where naturopathic...
Benefits of IV Micro-Nutrient Therapy for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Virginia Osborne, ND and Christine C. White, ND Fibromyalgia is characterized by musculoskeletal pain, non-restorative sleep and fatigue. It is accompanied by a host of mental, emotional and physical issues. Both fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome cases are...
A Phytomedical Overview: Wasabia Japonica
Glen Nagel, ND and Brian Oates, PhD True Japanese Wasabi is one of the world’s most rare perennial crops. Wasabia japonica is a member of the mustard family called the Brassicaceae, formerly Cruciferae. Wasabia is native to Japan and Sakhalin Island north of Japan. It...
Dietary Fat and Chronic Pain: Balancing Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids is Key
Keri Marshall, MS, ND Pain, quite simply, is one of the most irritating of all symptoms for a patient. Chronic pain sufferers will often find themselves depressed, anxious, fatigued and lacking sleep as secondary complications of persistent pain. Each of the above...
Energy Medicine: A Tool for Identifying the Root Cause of Pain or Disease
Christina Kovalik, NMD, LAc When patients present with pain or disease, an emotional component is associated with it. Often, the pain is getting the patients’ attention because they are unable to tap into it intuitively to understand at the cellular level the root...
Greening your Business
Mitch Kennedy, ND The editors of this August publication cut me a lot of slack with this column. I try to line up relevant toxins with the main theme of each issue; it just doesn’t always work out. And in my mind, we humans need to think of ourselves more as an...
A ‘Lifetime’ of Understanding: Getting to the Bottom of a Fibromyalgia Case Can Require Repeated Attempts at Help
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND One of the more frequent problems seen in general practice, fibromyalgia is characterized by weakness, pain and stiffness together with highly tender localized points in the upper limbs, trapezius and dorsal areas. Having been in practice as...
Platelet Rich Plasma for Treating Chronic Pain
Harry Adelson, ND Regenerative injection therapy (RIT), also known as prolotherapy, has been practiced in the U.S. for more than 50 years. In simplest terms, RIT is the injection of a solution containing natural substances and local anesthetics directly into damaged...
Advanced Testing for Cardiovascular Disease: Examining Lipoproteins
Dicken Weatherby, ND Heart disease is still the No. 1 killer of men and women in the U.S. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, in 2005, 25.6 million “non-institutionalized” adults were diagnosed with heart disease in the U.S. (Pleis and...
Support Groups for Fibromyalgia Patients
There was a time when fibromyalgia was thought to be psychosomatic. We now understand that fibromyalgia is caused by a process in the central nervous system in which pain sensations are amplified by a complex neuroendocrine process. In addition to pain, there are...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
The Secret History Of Western Medicine & Big Pharma – W/ Advocate Razi Ann Berry
On the Shannon Joy radio show, Razi traced the history of medical education and the naturopathic medicine profession, and she examined the recent veto of the Florida naturopathic licensure bill, CS/SB 688. She explained how the Flexner Report and the funding...
The Missing Question: How Occupational Heavy Metal Exposure Contributed to Severe Testosterone Deficiency in a Young Male
Glenn B. Gero, ND, DSc, M.E.S., R.H. (AHG), EndoANP Kareem Kandil, MD, ND Subheadline A case study demonstrating how a simple occupational history uncovered chronic heavy metal exposure as a likely contributor to severe hypogonadism, highlighting the critical...
Reduction of Thyroid Antibodies with Tirzepatide in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Metabolic-Immune Case Report
Dr. Valerie Gettings, NMD Subheadline A case report exploring how low-dose tirzepatide improved insulin resistance, thyroid function, and thyroid autoantibody levels in a patient with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, highlighting the emerging role of metabolic...
16-Hydroxyestrone, Enterohepatic Recirculation, and Dysmenorrhea: Personalizing Hormone Care Through Estrogen Metabolite Testing
Dr. Liz Bartman, ND Subheadline A case-based exploration of how urinary estrogen metabolites can reveal hidden patterns of estrogen recirculation, gut-liver dysfunction, and hormone clearance that contribute to menstrual pain and heavy bleeding. Short...
Progesterone Resistance and Implantation Failure: An Integrative Approach to Endometrial Receptivity
Dr. BreAnna Guan, ND Subheadline A whole-person exploration of how inflammation, endocrine disruptors, metabolic dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and stress may impair progesterone signaling and compromise fertility. Short Description This article examines...
Age-Related Fertility Decline: Improving Oocyte Quality Through Integrative Naturopathic Care
Dr. Shannon Sinsheimer, ND Subheadline A clinical review of mitochondrial dysfunction, oxidative stress, and evidence-informed nutritional strategies to support oocyte maturation, embryo quality, and successful conception in advanced reproductive age. ...
Restoration of Cycle Regularity and Healthy Pregnancy in a 41-Year-Old Woman with Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Naturopathic Case Report
Dr. Aumatma Simmons, ND Subheadline A root-cause fertility case exploring hormonal optimization, vaginal microbiome restoration, luteal phase support, and individualized naturopathic care in advanced reproductive age. Short Description This case report...
Natural Conception Following Ovarian PRP and Integrative Naturopathic Fertility Care: Two Case Reports
Dr. Emmalyn Pratt, ND Subheadline Two fertility case reports exploring the potential role of ovarian platelet-rich plasma (PRP) alongside naturopathic interventions in women with diminished ovarian reserve, recurrent pregnancy loss, and failed assisted...
From Protocols to Precision: Using Organic Acid Testing to Personalize IVF Preparation
Dr. Shannon Iselin, ND Subheadline How metabolomic assessment of oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, and nutrient sufficiency may help optimize reproductive outcomes beyond conventional fertility markers. Short Description This article explores the...
NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) in Functional and Integrative Nutrition– a practice-focused doctoral degree designed for nutrition and healthcare professionals ready to...
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND A clinical review of evidence-based botanical and nutritional compounds that support serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic, and stress-response pathways in...
Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA 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. Short...
Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil in Women’s Health: Clinical Evidence and Applications
By Dr. Artemis Morris, ND 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 Mediterranean diet as a...
Lactational Mastitis: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Protocols
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND 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: This article...
NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) in Functional and Integrative Nutrition– a practice-focused doctoral degree designed for nutrition and healthcare professionals ready to...
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND A clinical review of evidence-based botanical and nutritional compounds that support serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic, and stress-response pathways in...
Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA 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. Short...
Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil in Women’s Health: Clinical Evidence and Applications
By Dr. Artemis Morris, ND 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 Mediterranean diet as a...
Lactational Mastitis: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Protocols
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND 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: This article...
Naturopathic Dementia Prevention: Clinical Strategies for Neurodegeneration
Dr. Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A practical framework addressing injury load, neuroplastic repair, and multi-domain interventions including lifestyle, diet, sleep, stress, and targeted nutraceutical strategies. Short Description This...
Estrogen Metabolism and the Gut Microbiome: Clinical Strategies for Hormone Detoxification
Dr. Holly Lucille, RN, ND A comprehensive review of liver detoxification phases, the estrobolome, and lifestyle, nutritional, and botanical strategies to support healthy estrogen balance. Short Description This article explores estrogen metabolism...
Integrative Treatment of Anxiety and Depression: A Clinical Case Report
Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND A six-year case study demonstrating the role of nutrition, lifestyle, and psychotherapeutic interventions in resolving complex mental health conditions. Short Description This case report details the successful resolution of anxiety,...
Integrative Treatment of PCOS, Endometriosis, and Perimenopause: Addressing the Hormone-Inflammation Cycle
Dr. Pamela Frank, BSc (Hons), ND Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) in May 2026 through an international consensus published in The Lancet. The new name reflects the hormonal, metabolic, and systemic...
Naturopathic Support for Age-Related eGFR Decline: A Clinical Guide
Dr. Jenna Henderson, ND A clinical overview of kidney function changes with aging, common diagnostic pitfalls, and natural approaches to support renal health in older adults. Short Description This article examines the natural decline in kidney function...
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The Secret History Of Western Medicine & Big Pharma – W/ Advocate Razi Ann Berry
On the Shannon Joy radio show, Razi traced the history of medical education and the naturopathic medicine profession, and she examined the recent veto of the Florida naturopathic licensure bill, CS/SB 688. She explained how the Flexner Report and the funding...
Co-Prescribing Probiotics with Antibiotics: The Case for Omni-Biotic AB 10
Omni-Biotic Human clinical trials demonstrate that functionally targeted Omni-Biotic AB 10 prevents diarrhea, reduces C. difficile risk, and eliminates multidrug resistant organism colonization in the gut. Introduction Antibiotics are among the most...
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...
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