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Table of Contents | 2011 | January
Utilization of the Charcoal Test
Evaluating Digestive Function Steven A. Bailey, ND The following case studies represent simple principles of naturopathic medicine resulting in significant improvements in the quality of 2 patients’ lives. Both patients are exceptionally grateful for the outcomes and...
Genetically Modified Food and Your Health: Potential Dangers
Kristy L. Anderson, NMD Genetically modified food is an unnatural process involving the genetic modification of genes. DNA from one species is extracted and reinserted into genes of an unrelated plant. The genes are harvested from multiple sources, including other...
Protecting Our Patients from Our Toxic World: Clinical Solutions for Effectively Handling Detoxification Issues in Our Patients
Sarah A. LoBisco, ND The toxicity of our world is one of many vital and pertinent issues that affect the health of the general population. It is a major contributor to the increasing stress, or allostatic load, of our patients and unfortunately is often overlooked as...
Naturopathic Support for an Individual with a Stoma: Case Study of an 84-Year-Old Woman with a Transverse Colostomy Resulting from Acute Intestinal Infarct
Candice Esposito, ND The word stoma comes from the Greek for “mouth” or “opening.” A stoma is a surgically created opening in the abdomen through which feces or urine is directed outside of the body. The surgical procedure, called an ostomy, may be required for...
The Early Development of the GI Tract and the Immune System
Thomas A. Kruzel, ND Breast feeding and the introduction of solid foods during infancy have long been recognized by naturopathic physicians as being vital to the development of children’s immune systems, which ultimately translates to good health and well being...
The Autistic Gut Signature: An Expert Interview
Mark Swanson, ND, with Jeremy Nicholson, PhD Introduction Spotting autism at its very earliest stages and before symptoms occur to provide individualized targeted intervention is now an intense focus of autism research. This expert interview with Jeremy Nicholson,...
Traveler’s Diarrhea: Prevention and Treatment
Jillian Stansbury, ND Spending half the year in third-world countries for the past 5 years has put traveler’s diarrhea high on my radar. Statistics have shown that traveler’s diarrhea is almost part of the price of traveling to exotic locales and is somewhat hard to...
Conversations about Professionalism with a Few of Our New NDs
David Schleich, PhD We routinely conduct focus groups with recent ND graduates. There are numerous topics that emerge, and among the favorites is the “idea of a profession” as this manifests in the various stages of “regulation” such as registration, certification and...
All Plugged Up
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Vanessa is a pleasant easygoing 33-year-old secretary. She first presented early in 2000 complaining of a very severe irritable bowel syndrome. It had been ongoing for about 3 years at the time. Generally, the pain will hit in the morning....
Technology Update- InteractionsGuide Web Application
Stacie Deyglio, ND Technology Update: InteractionsGuide Web Application The InteractionsGuide (http://medicineworks.com/interactionsguide%E2%84%A2-herb-nutrient-and-drug-interactions-web-application) is an Internet-based application providing access to articles and...
The 10 Commandments of the Kneipp Water Treatment
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE For the various applications of water tend to remove the roots of the disease; they are able: to dissolve the morbid matters in the blood, to evacuate what is dissolved, to make the cleansed blood circulate rightly again, finally to harden...
Gastroenterology Case Studies
Steven A. Bailey, ND The following case studies represent simple principles of naturopathic medicine resulting in significant improvements in the quality of 2 patients’ lives. Both patients are exceptionally grateful for the outcomes and have given permission to use...
Chlorosis or Poverty of the Blood
Chlorosis or Poverty of the Blood Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE The chlorosis of young girls has become a fashion. There is scarcely one family with grown up daughters of which not one, at least, is suffering of chlorosis. Benedict Lust, (1908, p. 6)...
Bastyr University's Winter Quarter Begins with a 'Brrr!'
Clear skies, cold temperatures for 13th Annual “Splash and Dash” Kenmore, Washington (January 4, 2011) — More than 20 members of the Bastyr University community ushered in winter quarter on Monday, January 3rd with a chilly plunge into Lake Washington. At...
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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 22–26,...
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...
Naturopathic Dementia Prevention: Clinical Strategies for Neurodegeneration
Dr. Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A practical framework addressing injury load, neuroplastic repair, and multi-domain interventions including lifestyle, diet, sleep, stress, and targeted nutraceutical strategies. Short Description This...
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...
Naturopathic Approach to Women’s Hormone Health: From Menarche to Menopause
Dr. Serena Goldstein, ND A comprehensive review of hormonal changes, mood, metabolism, and integrative strategies to support women’s health at every life stage. Short Description This article explores hormonal changes across the female lifespan—from menarche...
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,...
Sequencing in Multi-Mycotoxin Illness: A Case Report on Binding Capacity, Immune Modulation, Membrane Support, and Glutathione Therapy
Dr. Autumn Frandsen, ND Abstract This case describes a 71-year-old female presenting with acute-onset neuropsychiatric and systemic symptoms following relocation to a new office environment. Laboratory evaluation revealed elevated complement component C4a and...
Glymphatic Detoxification: The Missing Link in Brain Health and Environmental Toxin Clearance
Dr. Millie (Millennia) Lytle ND, MPH, CNS Abstract Why optimizing glymphatic drainage is essential for cognitive resilience, detoxification, and the prevention of neurodegenerative and systemic disease. This clinical commentary explores the glymphatic system as a...
East Meets West: A Springtime Approach to Liver Detoxification
Dr. Heather Tynan, ND, DACM, Lac Abstract Bridging Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western physiology to support liver function, detoxification pathways, and systemic balance during the spring season. This article explores a seasonal, integrative approach to...
Naturopathic Approach to Women’s Hormone Health: From Menarche to Menopause
Dr. Serena Goldstein, ND A comprehensive review of hormonal changes, mood, metabolism, and integrative strategies to support women’s health at every life stage. Short Description This article explores hormonal changes across the female lifespan—from menarche...
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,...
Sequencing in Multi-Mycotoxin Illness: A Case Report on Binding Capacity, Immune Modulation, Membrane Support, and Glutathione Therapy
Dr. Autumn Frandsen, ND Abstract This case describes a 71-year-old female presenting with acute-onset neuropsychiatric and systemic symptoms following relocation to a new office environment. Laboratory evaluation revealed elevated complement component C4a and...
Glymphatic Detoxification: The Missing Link in Brain Health and Environmental Toxin Clearance
Dr. Millie (Millennia) Lytle ND, MPH, CNS Abstract Why optimizing glymphatic drainage is essential for cognitive resilience, detoxification, and the prevention of neurodegenerative and systemic disease. This clinical commentary explores the glymphatic system as a...
East Meets West: A Springtime Approach to Liver Detoxification
Dr. Heather Tynan, ND, DACM, Lac Abstract Bridging Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western physiology to support liver function, detoxification pathways, and systemic balance during the spring season. This article explores a seasonal, integrative approach to...
A Naturopathic Detox from the COVID Era: Healing the Profession Through Truth and Compassion
Charley Cropley, N.D Abstract A reflective exploration of professional conflict within naturopathic medicine and a vitalist framework for restoring integrity, dialogue, and collective healing. This commentary examines the impact of the COVID era on the...
Why Naturopathic Doctors Recommend Different Treatments: Understanding Individualized Care in Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. Eli Camp, ND How vitalist principles, clinical judgment, and therapeutic order shape personalized treatment strategies for the same diagnosis. Abstract This article explains why two naturopathic doctors may recommend different treatments for the same...
Curcumin Benefits and Bioavailability: Separating Mechanism from Marketing
Devin Miles, ND Abstract This article reviews the clinical evidence supporting curcumin’s role in inflammation, joint health, and oxidative stress, including comparisons with conventional therapies such as NSAIDs. It also examines the challenges of curcumin...
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 &...
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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...
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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