Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE Diseases traditionally treated with the Nauheim Baths • Arteriosclerosis • Hypertension • Angina • Chronic nephritis • Cardiac weakness (Endocarditis, Mitral insufficiency, Cardiac Hypertrophy, Aortic and Mitral Stenosis) • Rheumatism In a...
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Table of Contents | 2010 | October
Growing Your Naturopathic Practice in 2011
WEB EXCLUSIVE As the last quarter of 2010 rolls around, it is a natural time to start to look at the successes and failures of the year so far and put plans in place to build on that foundation to improve your practice in 2011. So if you had to write a report card for...
Prostatitis: Follow-Up to “A Ball of Fire”
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND First follow-up (2 Weeks Later) The patient complains of stomachaches. The pain is described as pulling with sensations of bubbling and gurgling. The coccygeal pain is still present and perhaps reduced, but is now more described as a...
Treating a Cough with Herbs while Remembering to Treat the Cause
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) The cough is a symptom, but a symptom of what? Often, a cough will occur with a cold or flu, causing inflammation of the mucous membranes in the throat or bronchi, which can lead to the development of mucus. The cough is the body’s...
A Case Study of Familial Heart Disease: An exploration of Tolle causam
Arcoma L. 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 our board’s version of their own guidelines. When a...
Let Us Articulate: Building Automatic Momentum in Our ND Applicant Pools
David J. Schleich, PhD The competition for skilled, numerate, literate, compassionate students for naturopathic medical programs is brisk. Not only are these students sought after for our own ND programs, but medical and allied health programs that attract students...
Nature Cure in Europe: The transatlantic journey from pragmatism to principles
Pamela Snider, ND; Roger Newman Turner, ND, DO(UK) As one of the most ambitious publishing projects in the history of naturopathic medicine takes shape, those of us closely involved in its development are constantly reminded of the strong traditions on which...
Chocolate and Cardiovascular Disease
Jacob Schor, ND, FABNO A new British survey has revealed that 9 out of 10 people like chocolate. The tenth lies. – Robert Paul Research tells us 14 out of any 10 individuals like chocolate. – Sandra Boynton It is almost time to put chocolate onto our list of first...
Dr Jennifer Williamson ND
Dr Jennifer Williamson ND 856 Ridge Rd Lackawanna, NY 14218 Phone: (716) 908-2693 newlifemedicine.org Articles: Naturopathic Treatment of Crohn’s Disease Naturopathic Doctor News and Review | NDNR
Dr Allison Siebecker ND LAc
Dr Allison Siebecker ND LAc The NCNM Clinic 3025 SW Corbett Ave Portland Or, 97201 Phone: (503) 552-1551 Fax: (503) 226-8133 www.siboinfo.com Articles: Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth Naturopathic Doctor News and...
The Calcium Controversy: A Cardiovascular Risk?
Ronald Steriti, ND, PhD Abstract Two recent studies have shown that calcium supplementation (as monotherapy) was associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Magnesium and potassium may be the missing minerals needed for the prevention of disease. Calcium A recent...
Oncology “Field Trip”
Gurdev Parmar, ND, FABNO I took my third trip to Germany in spring 2009 to visit some cancer “kliniks” there. There were 4 reasons that prompted that trip. First, my associate, Dr. Johan Ghazali and I had talked about visiting German cancer kliniks and Mexican clinics...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
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...
Three Endocrine Axes Share One Energy Budget for Stress Resilience
Three Endocrine Axes Share One Energy Budget for Stress Resilience Mitochondrial reserve capacity constrains the HPA, thyroid, and gonadal systems simultaneously, determining whether stress responses stay adaptive or consolidate into chronic dysfunction. When a...
AANP and AANMC Urge Naturopathic Community to Act: Proposed Federal Rule Threatens ND Student Loan Access and Future Workforce
Washington, DC — The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) are calling on naturopathic physicians, students, patients, and all allies to urgently submit public comments opposing a...
Physician’s Choice Awards and Summit – Interview with Joah Santos
Physician's Choice Awards and Summit – Interview with Joah Santos Host: Razi BerryGuest: Joah Santos (Expert on Tribalism, Marketing Strategist for Fortune 500s, NGOs, and Governments) In this episode, Razi Berry sits down with Joah Santos, a renowned expert on...
The Night Sky Changed Emotional State in 2.5 Minutes
Night sky photos activated all 6 dimensions of awe, increased positive emotion, and restored mental focus in under 3 minutes. People Who Looked at the Night Sky Felt Vastly Different Within Minutes Photographs of deep space and starry night skies activated all 6...
Environmental Stressors Now Cause 1 in 5 Cardiovascular Deaths
ARCADIA TALLMAN Air pollution, noise, chemicals, and climate events cause an estimated 4 to 6 million of the 20 million annual cardiovascular deaths worldwide, exceeding many traditional risk factors, according to a joint ESC, ACC, AHA, and WHF statement. Four Major...
Air Pollution Disrupted Menstrual Cycles in Premenopausal Women
Common traffic and industrial exhaust gases disrupted estrogen and progesterone cycling, damaged ovarian tissue, and shortened menstrual intervals in premenopausal women, yet environmental exposure history remains absent from standard reproductive health evaluations....
Thymosin Alpha-1 Restored Immune Function Across Five Organ Systems
ARCADIA TALLMAN The thymus peptide upregulated 1,198 genes tied to energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cell cycle regulation. The Thymus Shrinks With Age and Takes Immune Function With It The thymus gland loses 95% of its immature immune cells with age, and the peptide...
Fluoxetine During Development Damaged Hearing and the Brainstem
ARCADIA TALLMAN Fluoxetine exposure during early auditory development drove 91 gene expression changes in the brainstem, reduced the stability of mature neural circuits, and left lasting hair-cell damage in the inner ear. Fluoxetine Changed the Developing Auditory...
Eight Communities You Never Thought of That Can Be a Goldmine for Finding New Patients
Advancing Public Health Through Community Alignment Valuing self-reliance and freedom, certain enthusiast groups are naturally drawn to holistic, naturopathic, and integrative care because it aligns with their ethos of personal autonomy and preparedness. These are...
Overcoming Objections to Pay Cash for Doctor’s Visits: Scripts Your Staff Can Use
Razi Berry Handling Objections Handling objections to paying cash for doctor’s visits can be a delicate task. It requires empathy, clear communication, and an understanding of the patient's concerns. Here are some effective scripts that your staff can use to address...
Air Pollution Disrupted Menstrual Cycles in Premenopausal Women
Common traffic and industrial exhaust gases disrupted estrogen and progesterone cycling, damaged ovarian tissue, and shortened menstrual intervals in premenopausal women, yet environmental exposure history remains absent from standard reproductive health evaluations....
Thymosin Alpha-1 Restored Immune Function Across Five Organ Systems
ARCADIA TALLMAN The thymus peptide upregulated 1,198 genes tied to energy metabolism, DNA repair, and cell cycle regulation. The Thymus Shrinks With Age and Takes Immune Function With It The thymus gland loses 95% of its immature immune cells with age, and the peptide...
Fluoxetine During Development Damaged Hearing and the Brainstem
ARCADIA TALLMAN Fluoxetine exposure during early auditory development drove 91 gene expression changes in the brainstem, reduced the stability of mature neural circuits, and left lasting hair-cell damage in the inner ear. Fluoxetine Changed the Developing Auditory...
Eight Communities You Never Thought of That Can Be a Goldmine for Finding New Patients
Advancing Public Health Through Community Alignment Valuing self-reliance and freedom, certain enthusiast groups are naturally drawn to holistic, naturopathic, and integrative care because it aligns with their ethos of personal autonomy and preparedness. These are...
Overcoming Objections to Pay Cash for Doctor’s Visits: Scripts Your Staff Can Use
Razi Berry Handling Objections Handling objections to paying cash for doctor’s visits can be a delicate task. It requires empathy, clear communication, and an understanding of the patient's concerns. Here are some effective scripts that your staff can use to address...
Fifteen Questions to Get Patient Commitment
Razi Berry A practical tool for doctors, practice managers, and staff to support patient decision-making and follow-through Practitioners often say they do not want to be salespeople. In practice, sales are simply a decision and a transaction between two people. One...
The Gut-Heart-Prostate Connection: The Link between Intestinal, Cardiovascular, and Prostate Health in Men
By Lina Mockus, ND How the gut microbiome, systemic inflammation, and metabolic health link cardiovascular disease and prostate disorders—and what integrative care can do about it. This article explores the shared metabolic, inflammatory, and microbiome-driven...
Arterial Plaque Regression: A Case-Based, Integrative Approach to Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Dr. Stephen Parcell, ND A preventive cardiology case demonstrates how advanced imaging, aggressive lipid optimization, and integrative therapies can reduce coronary plaque burden in a high-risk patient. This case report examines the regression of coronary...
Resolution of Exercise-Induced Asthma with Individualized Homeopathic Treatment: A Case Report
Dr. Michael Knapp, ND, DHANP A case demonstrating sustained remission of exercise-induced asthma, allergic oropharyngeal symptoms, and recurrent respiratory infections in an adolescent following constitutional homeopathic care. This case report describes the...
Managing Elevated Coronary Artery Calcium Scores: An Updated Clinical Guide
Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, FACC A step-by-step, evidence-informed framework for interpreting high coronary calcium CT results, refining cardiovascular risk, and implementing integrative prevention strategies. Abstract This article provides an updated, clinically...
Custom Publishing
The Current Status of Psilocybin Research: Depression, Anxiety & Trauma
By Pam Conboy Part 3 (a. & b.) of this series will provide an overview of the current status of psilocybin research in a variety of conditions. Today’s article will focus on its efficacy in depression, anxiety, and trauma. Breakthrough Therapy (2018;2019) ...
Actionable Habits That Help You Lose Weight and Stay Healthy
Simone McFarlane Achieving sustainable weight loss isn’t about dramatic diets or fleeting willpower; it’s about forming habits that support your body’s natural balance and energy. Wellness-focused changes that are consistent, manageable, and grounded in how...
Naturopathic Applications of Mild Hyperthermia
Applications in Practice John H. Furlong, ND Naturopathic medicine sits at a crossroads. As we progress through the 21st century, we have an opportunity to re-assert our unique leadership place in natural medicine. We can challenge ourselves to build on our...
Featured News
AANP and AANMC Urge Naturopathic Community to Act: Proposed Federal Rule Threatens ND Student Loan Access and Future Workforce
Washington, DC — The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) and the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC) are calling on naturopathic physicians, students, patients, and all allies to urgently submit public comments opposing a...
The Night Sky Changed Emotional State in 2.5 Minutes
Night sky photos activated all 6 dimensions of awe, increased positive emotion, and restored mental focus in under 3 minutes. People Who Looked at the Night Sky Felt Vastly Different Within Minutes Photographs of deep space and starry night skies activated all 6...
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