Betsy Yurgel, RN, NMD If I can help just one person A person who is in a deep dark hole Such as depression, physical illness, Or simply being lost in their purpose Help someone like I was helped Then I have done what I am here to do -Betsy Yurgel, RN, NMD As a...
naturopathic doctor news & review
2010 | February
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Homeopathic Treatment of Insomnia
Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman, ND, LCSW, DHANP Patients with sleep problems commonly present in the office of naturopathic physicians. After investigating the cause of the problem, often the most common treatment used by NDs, in my experience, is a combination of herbs....
Our Students at the Gathering: The Traditions We Risk, the Questions They Ask
David Schleich, PHD Tradition presupposes the reality of what endures. Igor Stravinsky Early last November in Portland 250 students and their...
A Contradictory Case of Sciatica
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND The patient was referred by his sister to a college clinic where I regularly see live cases. This 44-year-old man appeared to be strong and healthy. He presented as very friendly and aware of being proper. I mean by this last comment that he...
The Moon and Menstruation: Should Menstrual Cycles Match Lunar Cycles?
Kristina Conner, ND As naturopathic physicians, we usually find ourselves counseling patients about the determinants of health, which are disordered even in relatively healthy patients. One of the most common imbalanced determinants of health is “natural cycles”. It...
Mind-Body Spiritual Approach to Secondary Infertility
Christina Kovalik, NMD, LAC Infertility affects approximately 10% of couples of childbearing age. It can become frustrating for couples who are experiencing any fertility issues. It is very important to address the mind-body and spiritual connection to fertility...
Web Site Offers Free ND Directory
Web Site Offers Free ND Directory MedicineTalk.org, a Web site that supports the naturopathic community through public outreach, awareness and education, now offers a free online directory called Find an ND. The directory allows NDs to reach patients in their area...
Celebrating our New Colleagues
Celebrating our New Colleagues Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO Last July, on a sudden impulse, I bought a ticket and flew from Denver to Phoenix early one Saturday morning and spent the day there. A week earlier I’d received an invitation to attend Southwest College of...
Survey Tracks Mental Disorders Among American Youth
Survey Tracks Mental Disorders Among American Youth Only about one-half of American children and teenagers who have certain mental disorders receive professional services, according to a survey funded in part by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). The...
Disaster Outreach for Haiti
Disaster Outreach for Haiti Naturopaths International is trying to establish clinical work in Haiti via its disaster relief outreach program, and is asking for donations and fundraiser participants. The goal is to work with other organizations, such as Natural Doctors...
Position Statement on Health Products Issued
Position Statement on Health Products Issued The Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND) has been informed by the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND) that the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) has issued the...
Carl Hangee-Bauer Heads AANP
Carl Hangee-Bauer Heads AANP Carl Hangee-Bauer, ND, LAc is the new president of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP). "I am excited and honored to lead the organization through these challenging times," Dr. Hangee-Bauer said. "As a family...