The Gathering 2010 Where do you get your nourishment? What is the Gathering? The Gathering has always existed in the hearts of those who have practiced the art of healing. In the last century, it has manifested itself in many ways: through the work of Benedict Lust in...
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Table of Contents | 2010 | October
A Case Study of Familial Heart Disease
A Case Study of Familial Heart Disease Dr. Arcoma Gonzalez Lambert, ND Tolle causam, treatment of the cause, is the way patients wind up in our office. Many times we are tricked by the system we are operating from, being insurance-based in many cases, or...
Let There Be Light: Diverse applications for low-level laser therapy in oncology practice
Katherine Neubauer, ND Heliotherapy, the therapeutic use of sunlight, has long been a core treatment in naturopathic medicine. Current understanding of vitamin Ds importance in oncology supports its value. With the advent of laser technology, the benefit of specific...
Last Resort: Ethics, CAM, and Terminal Patient Care
Laura DeVincentis, ND, LAc; E. Feigenbaum, PhD The reality of dying is an existential truth that persons often would rather not consider including medical professionals. As an ethicist working with a naturopathic doctor, we were moved by Dr. Heidi Kussman-Armstrong’s...
Dr Sussanna Czeranko ND BBE
Dr Sussanna Czeranko ND BBE Breathing Academy 1625 SE Holly St. Portland, OR 97214 Phone: (503) 568-2363 www.buteykond.com Articles: The Drug Curse Physical Culture The “White Plague” Oh, Let Us Not be Adjunctive NDs Good Vibrations The Staff of Life The Kneipp Cure...
BASTYR UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE AWARDED $4.52 MILLION GRANT
BASTYR UNIVERSITY RESEARCH INSTITUTE AWARDED $4.52 MILLION GRANT Award is in collaboration with the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and University of Minnesota Kenmore, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2010) — Bastyr University's cancer research...
BASTYR'S NEW STUDENT VILLAGE RECEIVES LEED PLATINUM CERTIFICATION
BASTYR'S NEW STUDENT VILLAGE RECEIVES LEED PLATINUM CERTIFICATION Village becomes the first student housing project in the U.S. to earn the distinction Kenmore, Washington (September 23, 2010) — Bastyr University is pleased to announce its new Student Village recently...
Dr Millie Lytle ND MPH CNS
Dr Millie Lytle ND MPH CNS Dr. Millie Lytle is a Naturopathic Doctor and the founder of Nat Med Coach. She has a passion for finding and filling gaps of care in the health care system. She holds her license in the District of Columbia, practices virtually and in New...
Dr Sara Rodgers NMD MS
Dr Sara Rodgers NMD MS Idaho Naturopathic Medicine 6550 W Emerald, Suite 112 Boise, ID 83704 Phone: (208) 275-0007 www.idahonaturopathicmedicine.com Articles: How Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Products Can Cause Harm Naturopathic Doctor...
Dr Karin Wagstaff ND
Dr Karin Wagstaff ND Health Trek Research Inc. 11270 Highway 97 Winfield, B.C. V4V 1H8 250-766-3633 www.drwagstaff.ca Articles: Naturopathic Doctor News and Review | NDNR
Dr Candice Esposito ND
Dr Candice Esposito ND Wellness Blueprint Health Centre 15 Great Plains Road, Emerald Park Saskatchewan, Canada S4L 1C6 (306) 781-2222 https://wellnessblueprintcentre.com/ Articles: Naturopathic Support for an Individual with a Stoma Naturopathic Doctor News and...
Dr Dan Carter ND
Dr Dan Carter ND Alpine Physicians Health Center 613 W Lamme St. Bozeman, MT 59715 Phone: (406) 586-2392 www.alpinephysicians.com Articles: Fundamentals and Clinical Application of IV Nutrient Therapy Metal and Mineral...
Dr Craig Wagstaff ND
Dr Craig Wagstaff ND Health Trek Research Inc. 11270 Highway 97 Winfield, B.C. V4V 1H8 250-766-3633 www.drwagstaff.ca Articles: Naturopathic Doctor News and Review | NDNR
Dr Emily Chan ND
Dr Emily Chan ND Modern Integrative Medicine at Health in Balance 330 Park Ave Suite 3 Laguna Beach CA 92651 (949) 497-2553 www.modernintegrativemedicine.com www.facebook.com/ModernIntegrativeMedicine Articles: Sociological...
Dr Jody Stanislaw ND
Dr. Jody Stanislaw, N.D., graduated from Bastyr University in 2007. She works with patients located anywhere around the country over phone/Skype, using natural means to treat today's most common ailments. Her focus on the mind-body connection, as well as the...
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...
Featured News
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...








