Medical Resources for NDs A Review of Current Publications for the Naturopathic Industry Jacob Schor, ND Huge effort is placed on objectivity in medicine; we wish for a clear view of the patient and his or her symptoms, illness, pathologic conditions, and possible...
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Preparing your Practice for Social Search
3 Steps to Start Your Social Media Marketing Although there are obvious outliers to this group, most notably Dr. Mercola, the natural medicine community has traditionally been a little behind the times keeping up with technology. In previous columns we have discussed...
Oh, Let Us Not be Adjunctive NDs: Moving Forward
Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE The Allopaths have endeavored to cure sick humanity on the basis of the highly erroneous idea that man can change the laws of nature that govern our being, and cure the cause of disease by simply ignoring it. To cure disease by poisoning its...
Lessons From the South Pole: Keeping the Philosophy on the Sled Part 1
David Schleich, PhD The Antarctic is the coldest climate on earth. The annual mean temperature at the South Pole is −45°F. Before 1911, no known human (not just Europeans) had ever reached the South Pole. Certainly, no one had ever overwintered in the Antarctic until...
NeuroCranial Restructuring
The Sphenoid Link to Pain, Health, and Healing Mark Swanson, ND Some critics have said that practicing the art of naturopathic medicine is no science. Physicians who practice it say that much of the real science of medicine extends beyond any boundary and that...
Age Related Cognitive Decline: Evidence-Based Strategies for Prevention and Treatment of Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Part Two—Prevention and Treatment Pamela Hutchison, BSc, ND With the proportion of the population older than 65 years in rapid ascent, the burden on the Canadian and American healthcare systems due to age-related cognitive disorders will be immense. Conventional...
The Effect of Emotional Trauma on Metabolism
Craig Wagstaff, ND; and Karin Wagstaff, ND As physicians, when we refer to metabolism, we primarily think of metabolic disorders, such as diabetes, gout, or hyperthyroidism. We know that physical exercise and a balanced diet improve metabolic performance. Colloquial...
Herbal High Road Can Alleviate Pain Precisely: Formulas for Acutely Painful Conditions Aimed at Restoring and Correcting Underlying Pathology
Jillian Stansbury, ND Pain is of course a good way to get our attention that something is wrong in the body. We can ignore less urgent symptoms for months and even years on end, but not pain. Treatment of patients with painful conditions and acute pain often has...
Risk of Malpractice Claims for Practitioners of Natural Medicine: and How to Mitigate Frivolous Suits Before They Start
Jeffrey Segal, MD, JD There is no question that naturopathic medicine is on the rise. Today, more people than ever are seeking naturopathic medical care, and naturopathic medical schools are growing at record rates to accommodate the increased demand for naturopathic...
Down On Her Knees
Joseph Kellerstein, ND There are many ways to fool oneself. Getting older now, I seem to be discovering more of them. I had hoped it might play out differently, but it appears there are several ditches to stumble into before one happens upon a clear stream. Nina is a...
Pain as Teacher: Listening for its Meaning, Message, and Opportunity
Paul Epstein, ND In chronic pain, what we call the ‘body’ plays a mean trick on what we call the ‘mind.’ It tells the patient that the pain is all in the body, when in fact over time the pain is less and less in the ‘body’ and more and more in the mind. But always it...
Acupuncture and Cancer Pain Management
Catherine Price, NMD, MSAc The most common use of acupuncture throughout the world is for pain management.1,2 In the United States, the primary reasons for acupuncture use are low back pain (34%), joint pain (16%), neck pain (14%), and headache or migraine (10%).3 It...
Ultrasound-Guided Longitudinal Percutaneous Tenotomy: Alternative Therapy for Tissue Damage
Sam Russo, ND, LAc Numerous procedures using various types of needles exist for the treatment of diseased connective tissue, including acupuncture, dry needling, trigger point injection, corticosteroid injection, and prolotherapy with various substances. In the last...
July 2011 | Pain Medicine
Volume 7 Issue 7 Guided Longitudinal Percutaneous Tenetomy A Safe and Effective Treatment for Chronic Tendinosis Sam Russo, ND, LAC Age-Related Cognitive Decline Part Two: Prevention and Treatment Pamela Hutchison, BSc, ND Pain as Teacher Listening for its meaning,...
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The Silent Male Infertility Epidemic: How Men Can Protect & Restore Their Fertility
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Co-Prescribing Probiotics with Antibiotics: The Case for Omni-Biotic AB 10
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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...
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
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Naturopathic Support for Age-Related eGFR Decline: A Clinical Guide
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Naturopathic Approach to Women’s Hormone Health: From Menarche to Menopause
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Spring 2026 Conference: Advancing Care in the Era of Progressive Disease
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Sequencing in Multi-Mycotoxin Illness: A Case Report on Binding Capacity, Immune Modulation, Membrane Support, and Glutathione Therapy
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Glymphatic Detoxification: The Missing Link in Brain Health and Environmental Toxin Clearance
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A Naturopathic Detox from the COVID Era: Healing the Profession Through Truth and Compassion
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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...
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
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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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Quantum Energy Effects on Cell Recovery Rates
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