A Naturopathic Answer to Sales One thing that most Naturopathic Doctors tell us is that they don’t want to be ‘pushy’ or ‘salesy’. Certainly, the image that salespeople have in the community at large is not that favorable, and I completely see why every professional,...
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Table of Contents | 2011 | March
Multifactoral Approach to Treating Lupus
Heidi Weinhold, ND Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder in which the body produces autoantibodies (antibodies that attack normal healthy tissue). These autoantibodies can attack the skin, joints, kidney, spleen, or any other organ in the...
Rosmarinic Acid for Allergies
Jillian Stansbury, ND Research is growing regarding the use of rosmarinic acid, a safe and ecologically abundant constituent of common herbs that you probably already know and love. Rosmarinic acid is found in rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis of course, and in many...
Allergies Inherited or Acquired?
Fateh Srajeldin, BSc, ND Allergies are hyperreactive and adverse responses of the body (systemic or total) to a stimulus or multiple stimuli (antigens). These antigens are harmless to most people, but others show hyperreaction when allergens gain access to their body....
Bromelain, Pineapple Extract, and Modern Immunomodulator
Eric R. Secor Jr, ND, MPH, MS, LAc The common pineapple, Ananas comosus, was brought back to Europe from Guadeloupe at the conclusion of the second voyage to the Americas by Columbus in 1493. Its culinary and architectural use slowly spread throughout the continent,...
The Carroll Food Intolerance Evaluation and Its Applications
Letitia Dick-Kronenberg, ND Last August, I treated a young patient named Alyssa. She is 3 years old and is confined to a pediatric wheelchair. Her mother flew with her from Las Vegas, Nevada, to see me in Spokane, Washington. Little Alyssa has a rare genetic disorder...
The Teeth: Guardians of Health
Sussanna Czeranko, ND If you are the enviable possessor of a set of good sound teeth – all your own – then perhaps you do not appreciate your wonderful possession. If you do, you are one of the minority. Edward O. Johnson, 1919, p. 600 Since primitive man has had...
Gluten Rock and Colitis Blues
The Kenny Davin Fine Interview Mark Swanson, ND Like his music, Dr Kenny Davin Fine is a lot of things to a lot of people: medical doctor and researcher, gastroenterologist and nutritional expert, public health servant, Internet medicine pioneer, and singer-songwriter...
The Condition Our Condition Is In : Where Our Curricula Can Take Us
David Schleich, PhD Part One Numerous teachers and scholars in the medical education field believe that their biggest job is to help our interns learn how to integrate communication and clinical reasoning (Mead and Bower). The elements of our curricula, they believe,...
A Long Story- Well, It Is a Long Story!
Joseph Kellerstein, DC, ND Normally, I would want to share with you a cured case so that you might model a thought process that seems to have worked for the cure of a chronic or acute illness. The proper definition for a cure is a lapse of about 1 year before we...
Delicious Detox: Fast and Easy Recipes to Boost Energy and Improve Health
Medical Resources for NDs A Review of Current Publications for the Naturopathic Industry Stacie Deyglio, ND Delicious Detox: Fast and Easy Recipes to Boost Energy and Improve Health Dr Carol Morley has created a unique new cookbook that provides...
Inventory Management: Milestones in Practice Development
Having invested thousands of dollars in a naturopathic education, the thought of further investment in your “natural pharmacy” can stir a lot of fear and emotion for practitioners. After all, you didn’t go to school for an MBA, so what do you know about inventory...
Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth: The Case of the Perpetual Patient
Dr. Allison Siebecker, ND, LAc Dr. Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND, DHANP While the concept of dysbiosis is not new, the research on Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is. It is showing that bacteria cause chronic constipation, an astounding finding. We already...
Autoimmune Infertility
Dr. Fiona D. McCulloch, BSc, CEFP, ND Infertility is a reproductive disease which has an enormous impact on the quality of life for millions of patients. It affects 1 in 5 of all couples, and most patients undergo extensive diagnostic and treatment interventions on...
March 2011 | Autoimmune / Allergy Medicine
Volume 7 Issue 3 Autoimmune Infertility Fiona D. McCulloch, BSc, ND The Carroll Food Intolerance Evaluation and Its Applications Letitia Dick-Kronenberg, ND The Teeth Sussanna Czeranko, ND Medical Resources for NDs Stacie...
Archived Case Studies and Featured Content
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...
The Missing Question: How Occupational Heavy Metal Exposure Contributed to Severe Testosterone Deficiency in a Young Male
Glenn B. Gero, ND, DSc, M.E.S., R.H. (AHG), EndoANP Kareem Kandil, MD, ND Subheadline A case study demonstrating how a simple occupational history uncovered chronic heavy metal exposure as a likely contributor to severe hypogonadism, highlighting the critical...
Reduction of Thyroid Antibodies with Tirzepatide in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: A Metabolic-Immune Case Report
Dr. Valerie Gettings, NMD Subheadline A case report exploring how low-dose tirzepatide improved insulin resistance, thyroid function, and thyroid autoantibody levels in a patient with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, highlighting the emerging role of metabolic...
16-Hydroxyestrone, Enterohepatic Recirculation, and Dysmenorrhea: Personalizing Hormone Care Through Estrogen Metabolite Testing
Dr. Liz Bartman, ND Subheadline A case-based exploration of how urinary estrogen metabolites can reveal hidden patterns of estrogen recirculation, gut-liver dysfunction, and hormone clearance that contribute to menstrual pain and heavy bleeding. Short...
Progesterone Resistance and Implantation Failure: An Integrative Approach to Endometrial Receptivity
Dr. BreAnna Guan, ND Subheadline A whole-person exploration of how inflammation, endocrine disruptors, metabolic dysfunction, gut dysbiosis, and stress may impair progesterone signaling and compromise fertility. Short Description This article examines...
Age-Related Fertility Decline: Improving Oocyte Quality Through Integrative Naturopathic Care
Dr. Shannon Sinsheimer, ND Subheadline 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. ...
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 Subheadline A root-cause fertility case exploring hormonal optimization, vaginal microbiome restoration, luteal phase support, and individualized naturopathic care in advanced reproductive age. Short Description This case report...
Natural Conception Following Ovarian PRP and Integrative Naturopathic Fertility Care: Two Case Reports
Dr. Emmalyn Pratt, ND Subheadline Two fertility case reports exploring the potential role of ovarian platelet-rich plasma (PRP) alongside naturopathic interventions in women with diminished ovarian reserve, recurrent pregnancy loss, and failed assisted...
From Protocols to Precision: Using Organic Acid Testing to Personalize IVF Preparation
Dr. Shannon Iselin, ND Subheadline How metabolomic assessment of oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, and nutrient sufficiency may help optimize reproductive outcomes beyond conventional fertility markers. Short Description This article explores the...
NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) in Functional and Integrative Nutrition– a practice-focused doctoral degree designed for nutrition and healthcare professionals ready to...
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND A clinical review of evidence-based botanical and nutritional compounds that support serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic, and stress-response pathways in...
Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A 38-year-old female with predictable mid-cycle and late luteal migraines achieved relief through an integrative approach combining nutrition, botanicals, supplementation, and conventional care. Short...
Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil in Women’s Health: Clinical Evidence and Applications
By Dr. Artemis Morris, ND From ancestral kitchen wisdom to modern research, exploring how the Mediterranean diet supports hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and longevity. Short Description This article examines the Mediterranean diet as a...
Lactational Mastitis: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Protocols
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND Understanding the causes, symptoms, and evidence-based conventional and alternative therapies — including probiotics, allicin, and therapeutic ultrasound — to support recovery and prevent recurrence. Short Description: This article...
NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWHSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new Doctor of Clinical Nutrition (DCN) in Functional and Integrative Nutrition– a practice-focused doctoral degree designed for nutrition and healthcare professionals ready to...
Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND A clinical review of evidence-based botanical and nutritional compounds that support serotonergic, dopaminergic, GABAergic, and stress-response pathways in...
Ovulation-Triggered Migraine: A Naturopathic Clinical Case Study
By Majid Michael Sababi, ND, DC, MS, MUAc, ABDA A 38-year-old female with predictable mid-cycle and late luteal migraines achieved relief through an integrative approach combining nutrition, botanicals, supplementation, and conventional care. Short...
Mediterranean Diet and Olive Oil in Women’s Health: Clinical Evidence and Applications
By Dr. Artemis Morris, ND From ancestral kitchen wisdom to modern research, exploring how the Mediterranean diet supports hormonal health, fertility, pregnancy, menopause, and longevity. Short Description This article examines the Mediterranean diet as a...
Lactational Mastitis: Naturopathic and Integrative Treatment Protocols
Dr. Daniella Perri, ND Understanding the causes, symptoms, and evidence-based conventional and alternative therapies — including probiotics, allicin, and therapeutic ultrasound — to support recovery and prevent recurrence. Short Description: This article...
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...
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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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NWHSU Launches New Doctor of Clinical Nutrition in Functional & Integrative Nutrition
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