Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Mona Morstein, ND Provides recent statistics about NAFLD, along with etiological risk factors, signs and symptoms, and overall diagnosis and treatment options. Raw Oats for Gastrointestinal Health Jeff Clark, ND Explains how...
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El Curandero
Hanna Ian, NMD, MS In 1975, after finishing my undergraduate degree, I embarked on an adventure with $400 in my pocket and a train ticket from Nogales, Arizona, to Guadalajara, Mexico. Through a series of events, life led me to a small Mayan community in the middle of...
Book Review: Integrative Orthopedics (2nd edition)
Stacie Deyglio, ND Integrative Orthopedics 2nd edition Integrative Orthopedics is the antecedent textbook that complements and accompanies Dr. Vasquez’s Integrative Rheumatology text. Integrative Orthopedics presents and assesses concepts of the evaluation and...
Book Review: Integrative Rheumatology (2nd edition)
Stacie Deyglio, ND Integrative Rheumatology 2nd edition Dr. Vasquez has created a clinically-oriented textbook outlining treatment plans for autoimmune and systemic inflammatory disorders in his book, Integrative Rheumatology. Being both a chiropractic and a...
Optimization of Cellular Environment: The Key Factor to Health
Darrell S.C.S. Misak, ND, RPh Identification of essential nutrition for human biological cellular optimization is a desire of the nutritional research world, functional medicine practitioners, and the overzealous patient seeking the Holy Grail answers on the internet....
Raw Oats for Gastrointestinal Health
Jeff Clark, ND Oats are the seeds of the plant Avena sativa, a cereal grain that has been used as a foodstuff for both humans and livestock for millennia.1 As a dermatological agent colloidal extracts of oats have been used for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory,...
Gastrointestinal Case Study: A 15-year-old Endures Severe Intestinal Pain
Steven A. Bailey, ND This case began with a phone call at home one evening from an existing patient. The daughter of a close friend of hers had just flown from the Czech Republic to bring her son to the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland. They came for a...
A Baker’s Dozen by 2025: We Can Do This. We Have to Do This. (Part 2 of 2)
David Schleich, PHD Last month we considered what it would take to get a half dozen more ND programs operating by 2025. The rising role of for-profit educational enterprises in higher education is not new to this challenge, but its sector strength has grown...
No Time to Waste
Joe Kellerstein, DC, ND Some weeks ago, after having spoken on the” Homeopathic Method” during a webinar, I received a thought-provoking question from a student in the audience. It occurred to me that the question is symptomatic of today’s homeopathic education and...
Abdominal Migraines: What Are They Really?
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) A 15-year-old patient came into my office with 3 concerns. The first was that her immune system was not functioning adequately since she was constantly “catching” viral infections. Symptoms included general malaise, low-grade fever, and...
Constipation: A Symptom of Toxemia (Part 1 of 2)
Sussanna Czeranko, ND What is wrong with most people is that they want to eat things that are not good for them, they want to drink things that are not good for them, and they want to do things that are not good for them. But they also want to be healthy while doing...
Probiotics and Gastrointestinal Health
Sue Plummer, PhD Iveta Garaiova, PhD Marija Pevac-Djukic, MD(Serbia), ND(Canada) For centuries living microorganisms, particularly lactic acid bacteria (producers of lactic acid from sugar), have been used in food preservation. So there has been a long-term awareness...
Tumor Mass vs. Spirit: Body and mind
Heidi Kussmann-Armstrong, ND Fall Apoptosis Each year in the fall, changes in daylight and temperature cumulatively signal the trees inducing them to become dormant for the winter months. Leaf apoptosis, or the falling of the leaves, signals the growth cycle of the...
Constipation | Part 1
A Symptom of Toxemia | Part 1 of 2 Sussanna Czeranko, ND What is wrong with most people is that they want to eat things that are not good for them, they want to drink things that are not good for them, and they want to do things that are not good for them. But they...
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Mona Morstein, ND For most patients, there are no real signs or symptoms that they have a fatty liver, outside of the metabolic syndrome picture they probably will demonstrate. - Mona Morstein, ND Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a leading problem in our...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
The Infection Nobody Thought to Look For: Post-Infection Autoimmune Conditions
Jaquel Patterson, ND, MBA, FMCP-M Emerging research links pathogens such as Epstein-Barr virus, SARS-CoV-2, Lyme disease, and other infections to autoimmune disease through molecular mimicry, chronic inflammation, and immune...
Paresthesias, White Matter Hyperintensities, and Possible Preclinical Multiple Sclerosis: The Emerging Role of Environmental Mycotoxin Screening
Saied Mushtagh, ND Patients with paresthesias and nonspecific white matter hyperintensities often present diagnostic challenges when imaging is inconclusive for multiple sclerosis. This review examines differential diagnosis, neurologic risk stratification, and...
Rethinking the Thyroid Panel: Thyroid Antibodies, T3, and Brain Fog
Andrea Sulyok, ND Can patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis experience persistent cognitive symptoms despite normal thyroid hormone levels? This article examines the potential roles of thyroid antibodies, tissue-level T3 activity, and objective brain...
Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) as an Adjunctive Therapy for Autoimmunity and Chronic Inflammation: A Collaborative Case Report
Fatima Hamade, PharmD, BCACP This case report explores the use of compounded low-dose naltrexone (LDN) as an adjunctive therapy for persistent autoimmune symptoms, highlighting its proposed immunomodulatory mechanisms, individualized dosing strategies, and the...
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S): When “Eat Less, Move More” Backfires in Active Adults
Ben Alter, MA, ND How chronic low energy availability disrupts metabolism, hormones, recovery, immune function, and performance—and why recreationally active individuals may be especially vulnerable. This article explores Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), a...
Vitamin D Beyond Bone Health: Emerging Roles in Immunity, Metabolic Health, PMOS, and Disease Prevention
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND From widespread deficiency to VDR signaling across tissues, this review synthesizes evidence on how vitamin D shapes immunity, infection severity (including COVID-19), tumor biology, uterine fibroids, metabolic syndrome, and PMOS—and outlines...
Liver-Centered Model of Midline Adiposity & MASLD
by Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA Discover how hepatic steatosis, insulin resistance, and liver dysfunction contribute to visceral fat accumulation, and explore evidence-informed assessment and treatment strategies that integrate modern hepatology with...
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Assessment: An Integrative Approach
Dr. Juline Savaya, ND Beyond “Unexplained” Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: An Integrative Approach to Immune, Hormonal, Thrombophilic, and Male-Factor Assessment Pregnancy loss occurs in approximately 15% to 20% of recognized pregnancies, though the true prevalence...
Migraines and Menopause: Two Case Studies
By Jillian Finker, ND Explore how naturopathic approaches effectively address hormonal migraines in menopausal women through real-life patient case studies. Summary: This article explores two case studies of women suffering from migraines during menopause. It...
Chronic Clostridioides difficile Infections: Two Naturopathic Case Studies
Exploring two complex cases of recurrent C. difficile infections unresponsive to antibiotics and FMT, and how naturopathic interventions supported long-term remission and restored quality of life. Short Description: Recurrent C. difficile infections pose a significant...
The 2026 AzureWellness Summit
Building a Community of Practitioners to Inspire Healthier Families June 22–26 Five Day Virtual Event of Education, Insight, and Whole-Person Wellness AzureWell is pleased to announce the Azure Wellness Summit, a free five-day virtual event taking place June...
The Silent Male Infertility Epidemic: How Men Can Protect & Restore Their Fertility
Dr. Samuel Madeira, N.M.D. Infertility affects about 180 million people worldwide and at least 15% of couples in the United States alone. The far-too-often overlooked factor in fertility medicine today is the male contribution, accounting for the cause of 30-50% of...
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...
From PCOS to PMOS: What the Name Change Means for Your Practice
Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, ND A clinical review of the landmark renaming of PCOS to PMOS and why this shift reframes the condition as a whole-body endocrine and metabolic disorder requiring broader assessment and long-term care. This article explores the recent...
Chronic Clostridioides difficile Infections: Two Naturopathic Case Studies
Exploring two complex cases of recurrent C. difficile infections unresponsive to antibiotics and FMT, and how naturopathic interventions supported long-term remission and restored quality of life. Short Description: Recurrent C. difficile infections pose a significant...
The 2026 AzureWellness Summit
Building a Community of Practitioners to Inspire Healthier Families June 22–26 Five Day Virtual Event of Education, Insight, and Whole-Person Wellness AzureWell is pleased to announce the Azure Wellness Summit, a free five-day virtual event taking place June...
The Silent Male Infertility Epidemic: How Men Can Protect & Restore Their Fertility
Dr. Samuel Madeira, N.M.D. Infertility affects about 180 million people worldwide and at least 15% of couples in the United States alone. The far-too-often overlooked factor in fertility medicine today is the male contribution, accounting for the cause of 30-50% of...
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...
From PCOS to PMOS: What the Name Change Means for Your Practice
Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton, ND A clinical review of the landmark renaming of PCOS to PMOS and why this shift reframes the condition as a whole-body endocrine and metabolic disorder requiring broader assessment and long-term care. This article explores the recent...
Collaborative Fertility Care: How Naturopathic Doctors and Nurse Practitioners Can Expand Integrative Treatment Options
Dr. Nora Pope ND, FCP A clinical exploration of how collaborative ND–NP care can bridge prescribing limitations, integrate restorative fertility strategies, and expand access to individualized reproductive treatment. This article examines the clinical value of...
Resolving Fatigue, Food Sensitivities, and PMS in a 38-Year-Old Female: A Gut–HPA Axis Case Report
Dr. Brian Lamoreux, ND, MA, LPCC A clinical case exploring the interconnected roles of HPA axis dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, food reactivity, and stress physiology in new-onset fatigue and premenstrual symptoms. This case report follows a 38-year-old woman with...
Progesterone Resistance and Implantation Failure: An Integrative Approach to Endometrial Receptivity
Dr. BreAnna Guan, ND A whole-person exploration of how inflammation, endocrine disruptors, metabolic dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and stress may impair progesterone signaling and compromise fertility. This article examines progesterone resistance as an...
Age-Related Fertility Decline: Improving Oocyte Quality Through Integrative Naturopathic Care
Dr. Shannon Sinsheimer, ND 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. This article explores...
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 A root-cause fertility case exploring hormonal optimization, vaginal microbiome restoration, luteal phase support, and individualized naturopathic care in advanced reproductive age. This case report details the successful restoration of...
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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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ClarityTx Launches Clinical Decision-Support Platform for Integrative Medicine
ClarityTx, a healthcare technology company, announced the launch of its clinical decision-support platform designed specifically for integrative and functional medicine practitioners. Created by a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, the platform helps practitioners...
Naturopathic Medical Education: A Comprehensive Curriculum
Colleen Huber, NMD April 9 2026 The following is a comparison of my conventional medical education and subsequent naturopathic medical education. I wrote this in 2015, and now update it in April 2026, only with updated curriculum links and screenshots from the various...
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