Tolle Causam Autoimmune Disease and the GI Tract Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP With a focus on stomach, pancreas and intestines. Autoimmune Allergy Spectrum Disorder Robert Schwartz, ND, LAc A breath of fresh air – inhalant “allergies.” Triggers of Autoimmune...
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Table of Contents | 2008 | April
Autoimmune Allergy Spectrum Disorder
As NDs, we are the best physicians at taking care of disease utilizing natural substances, but we also need to be the best at diagnosing the true cause of the dis-ease. We are getting better all the time. I hope you find a piece of this article that can aid you in...
Solidago: An Inflammation Modulator
Eric Yarnell, ND, and Lauren Russel, ND Many if not most species of the genus Solidago (goldenrod) have been used in traditional medicine for millennia. The name Solidago means, in Latin, “to make whole” or “to make well,” a testament to its medicinal value. This is...
Wording it for the Web: Tips for Writing Effective Web Site Content
Kate Williams, MA Web sites are interactive points of contact between you and curious or interested visitors; they inform, educate, advertise, market, sell; they reflect you, your purpose and your way of practicing and doing business. Regardless of all the bells,...
The Mucosal Barrier Function Test : The Gut Connection to Allergies
Dicken Weatherby, ND and Ron Grisanti, DC Allergies are overreactions of the immune system. The immune system is a very complex interconnected network, comprised of the various white blood cells (lymphocytes, granulocytes, macrophages, mast cells) as well as the...
Eating Worms May Inhibit Allergies, Asthma and Autoimmune Disease
Amy Elizabeth Terlisner, NMD As NDs, we have all become familiar with the hygiene hypothesis. According to this theory, our children are being kept inside houses and schools sterilized by antibacterial cleaners; consequently, their immune systems have not gained the...
Treatment of Adult Onset Asthma
Fateh Srajeldin, ND The purpose of this case report is to present the treatment of severe, long-standing adult onset asthma using alternative therapies, including IV therapy. The patient had a lengthy history of upper respiratory tract infections that were treated...
Autoimmune Allergy Spectrum Disorder, Part 1
Robert Schwartz, ND, LAc As NDs, we are the best physicians at taking care of disease utilizing natural substances, but we also need to be the best at diagnosing the true cause of the dis-ease. We are getting better all the time. I hope you find a piece of this...
Naturopathic Medicine and the Sociology of Knowledge
David Schleich, PhD The "natural medicine" family tree has innumerable roots and branches. The complexity of those limbs makes it increasingly important to settle on a definitional framework that makes sense to the political, social and educational professionals...
Autoimmune Disease and the GI Tract
Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP As NDs, we are aware of the central role the digestive tract plays in the general health of patients. This article will focus on autoimmunity and the gastrointestinal organs, including the stomach, pancreas and intestines. Autoimmune...
Women’s Health: Nurture the Inner Child
Pamela Milroy, ND At a seminar in Toronto, I was discussing with a colleague a recent Canadian study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, which identified a 73% higher rate of suicide among women with breast implants compared to the general population....
Can You Scratch That? Skin Eruption Case Studies
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Case Study 1 David first visited my office in June 1989. The presenting complaint was a severe eczema of the fingers. He had had it “forever.” It was between the digits and on the dorsum. The evolution of each cycle was typical: It began as...
Triggers of Autoimmune Conditions
Nicole Egenberger, ND Autoimmune disease is the clinical manifestation of a dysregulation of the immune system, leading to a loss of tolerance for self. There is general agreement that a degree of natural or benign autoimmunity is needed for the development of...
Book review: The Genotype Diet
Stacie Deyglio, ND Dr. D’Adamo’s new book, The Genotype Diet, concentrates best on the naturopathic principle of Tolle Totem. In his book, D’Adamo speaks to each reader individually, allowing the person to take into account his or her own genetic and environmental...
Book Review: Healthy Revolution
Stacie Deyglio, ND Dr. Brady has crafted a practical compendium for every integrative, holistic and/or natural medical practice with his new book, Healthy Revolution. In this book, Brady – a frequent contributor to NDNR – utilizes his years of clinical experience to...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND Integrating Natural Therapies into Psychiatric Treatment It is estimated that more than one in five adults in the United States live with a diagnosable mental...
Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization With Dr. Mark Atkinson
Dr. Mark Atkinson presented on endogenous stem cell mobilization using botanical supplements from StemRogen, focusing on their core product StemRogen Release. He explained how stem and progenitor cells are mobilized from the bone marrow in response to tissue damage...
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...
GLP-1 Agonists and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs): Lipophilic Toxin Mobilization During Rapid Fat Loss
Michael E. McEvoy, Kareem Kandil, ND This article examines the potential for rapid fat loss induced by GLP-1 agonist therapies to mobilize stored lipophilic persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from adipose tissue into circulation. It reviews evidence from weight loss...
Paris to Host Landmark Global Gathering for Naturopathic Medicine in 2026
10th Integrative & Naturopathic Medicine World Congress & Expo Returns for Its Milestone 10th Edition Paris — July 10–11, 2026 — The global stage is set for one of the most influential events in integrative healthcare as the 10th Integrative &...
Restorative Formulations Launches the NeuroSynergy Clinical Series
Four professional-grade formulas targeting distinct neurochemical pathways to support mood, stress resilience, and cognitive function are now available exclusively to licensed practitioners. Montpelier, VT, March 27, 2026 — Restorative Formulations has released the...
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
Deborah Frances RN, ND 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...
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...
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Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization With Dr. Mark Atkinson
Dr. Mark Atkinson presented on endogenous stem cell mobilization using botanical supplements from StemRogen, focusing on their core product StemRogen Release. He explained how stem and progenitor cells are mobilized from the bone marrow in response to tissue damage...
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....
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Spring 2026 Conference: Advancing Care in the Era of Progressive Disease
Orchestrated by one of the leading authorities in naturopathic and integrative medicine, Dr. Paul Anderson will be presenting the 19th International hybrid CME conference for Advanced Applications in Medical Practice (AAMP) during May 15th to 17th in Scottsdale,...
Paris to Host Landmark Global Gathering for Naturopathic Medicine in 2026
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