An Interview With Marc Penn, MD, PhD, Cleveland HeartLab Mark Swanson, ND In diagnostic testing circles, Cleveland HeartLab (CHL) is “IT.” Opened in 2010, CHL is a cardiovascular specialty diagnostic laboratory that was spun out of the Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland,...
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Table of Contents | 2012 | October
Ludwik Fleck and Naturopathic Medicine: Allies in All the Right Places
David Schleich, PhD Since the 1960’s, the influence of Ludwik Fleck has been rekindled, affecting naturopathic medicine along the way. The philosophy of medicine—what Foss (2002), Kuhn (1962), and others (Trenn and Merton, 1979) consider to be an emerging...
New Naturopathic Treatments for Dyslipidemia
Stephen Parcell, ND Although it is tempting to write a lengthy article about all the naturopathic treatments for dyslipidemia, I have been tasked with just talking about the relatively new ones. For the purpose of this article, “new” means there are new data from...
The Case for Creating a Specialty Society of Naturopathic Cardiovascular Medicine
Jeremy Mikolai, ND Martin Milner, ND The time has come for the formation of a naturopathic specialty society in cardiovascular medicine. We assert that forming a naturopathic cardiovascular specialty society (NCss) and board certification is necessary because it will...
From Fixing to Flourishing
Joseph Kellerstein, ND Vanessa is a bright and energetic massage therapist, who has had a history of suppressing her anger. On initial presentation, the conversation focused on her anxiety when driving and on multiple griefs in the previous year and a half. Vanessa...
A Case Study of Endocarditis: Piercing to the Heart
Arcoma L. Gonzalez Lambert, ND A small consequence of urban sprawl is that interesting cases are brought to my doorstep. R.G., a 32-year-old man, was seen with chills, fatigue, and shortness of breath of about 1 week’s duration and was in no apparent distress. He was...
Beyond Hawthorn: Herbs for Cardiovascular Health
Robin DiPasquale, ND, RH (AHG) In the realm of herbal treatment for cardiovascular disease, certainly Crataegus oxyacantha, and other species of hawthorn, is the first plant medicine that comes to mind. Because it is a cardiac tonic, most patients with cardiovascular...
The Clinical Significance of Oxidized Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Cheryl Burdette, ND Various biomarkers are believed to be risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Some of these include high serum levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and triglycerides, as well as low serum levels of high-density...
October 2012 | Cardiology/Pulmonology/Opthalmology
Blood Viscosity Earlier, More Accurate Prediction of Cardiovascular Event Risk.........................>> cover Pushpa Larsen, ND New Naturopathic Treatments for Dyslipidemia............................>> bottom of cover Stephen Parcell, ND The Clinical...
Are You the Block in Your Patient Compliance?
Practice Building James Maskell is CEO of Revive NYC Without patient compliance, a Naturopathic physician, no matter how honed their clinical skills, has virtually no chance of helping a patient get well. Whether it be drinking more water, remembering to take their...
The Benefits of Reconnecting With the Earth
Earthing Daniel Chong, ND What are the most basic, fundamental recommendations we can make to our patients when teaching them how to improve their health and prevent disease? Eat well. Exercise. Get more sleep. Sound familiar? That is what I learned in school. Some...
A Whole-Foods Diet for Cardiovascular Disease: Prevention and Treatment
Dan Carter, ND This discussion will focus on the use of diet for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Where possible, diet will be defined as whole foods, but specific supplements and processed postexercise recovery products may be used as...
Retinitis Pigmentosa
WEB EXCLUSIVE Updated Data Regarding Pathogenesis and Implications for Natural Therapeutics Paul S. Anderson, ND Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is a heterogeneous group of inherited retinal disorders that are characterized by progressive degeneration of the photoreceptors...
Considerations in Evaluating Pulmonary Disease Among the Elderly
Aging Respiratory System Thomas A. Kruzel, ND The process of aging has essentially 4 characteristics: it is universal, intrinsic, progressive, and decremental. Few of the structural changes observed with aging are specifically characteristic of it because they are the...
The Short Bandage
Clinical Pearls Sussanna Czeranko, ND, BBE If you are hung up by the heels with the head in a bucket of water, that is one thing, but water-cure is a matter entirely different, so it may be of damp beds and wet clothing, compared with the wet sheet; the two are...
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Rethinking Mental Health Treatment: The Clinical Case for Natural Neurotransmitter Support
Dr. Jaquel Patterson, ND, Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, ND, and Dr. Devin Miles, ND Integrating Natural Therapies into Psychiatric Treatment It is estimated that more than one in five adults in the United States live with a diagnosable mental...
Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization With Dr. Mark Atkinson
Dr. Mark Atkinson presented on endogenous stem cell mobilization using botanical supplements from StemRogen, focusing on their core product StemRogen Release. He explained how stem and progenitor cells are mobilized from the bone marrow in response to tissue damage...
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...
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 &...
Restorative Formulations Launches the NeuroSynergy Clinical Series
Four professional-grade formulas targeting distinct neurochemical pathways to support mood, stress resilience, and cognitive function are now available exclusively to licensed practitioners. Montpelier, VT, March 27, 2026 — Restorative Formulations has released the...
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...
Naturopathic Medicine Institute Announces Vital Gathering 2026: Clinical Training in Therapeutic Touch and Vitalist Practice
TEMPE, AZ / March 25, 2026 The Naturopathic Medicine Institute (NMI) announces Vital Gathering 2026, its annual continuing education conference for naturopathic physicians and students, taking place April 24–26, 2026, at Sonoran University of Health Sciences....
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....
Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine
RAZI BERRY Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine A Conversation with Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff Fehling on Remote Quantum Technology and Human Performance Interest in frequency medicine and subtle energy technologies continues to grow...
Increased Intracellular NAD+ Levels via Oral Supplementation With a Novel Liposomal Delivery Method: A Non-Randomized Crossover Study
Blair E, Miller A, McDonald R. Introduction: NAD+ is a critical coenzyme for cellular energy production, DNA repair, and sirtuin activity, with levels known to decline with age. While oral NAD+ supplementation is proposed for healthy aging benefits, its efficacy in...
Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) as a Contributor to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Dr. Todd Maderis, ND Exploring immune dysregulation, viral reactivation, mitochondrial impairment, and treatment implications in post-EBV fatigue syndromes. Abstract This article examines the role of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) reactivation and immune exhaustion in the...
Intravenous Phosphatidylcholine in Severe Refractory Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Case Report
Melanie Stein, ND Clinical improvement in treatment-refractory MCAS with normal conventional biomarkers and profound oral intolerance through membrane lipid therapy. This case report describes a 34-year-old woman with severe, treatment-refractory mast cell...
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....
Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine
RAZI BERRY Quantum Fields and Frequency Medicine A Conversation with Philipp Samor von Holtzendorff Fehling on Remote Quantum Technology and Human Performance Interest in frequency medicine and subtle energy technologies continues to grow...
Increased Intracellular NAD+ Levels via Oral Supplementation With a Novel Liposomal Delivery Method: A Non-Randomized Crossover Study
Blair E, Miller A, McDonald R. Introduction: NAD+ is a critical coenzyme for cellular energy production, DNA repair, and sirtuin activity, with levels known to decline with age. While oral NAD+ supplementation is proposed for healthy aging benefits, its efficacy in...
Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV) as a Contributor to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Dr. Todd Maderis, ND Exploring immune dysregulation, viral reactivation, mitochondrial impairment, and treatment implications in post-EBV fatigue syndromes. Abstract This article examines the role of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) reactivation and immune exhaustion in the...
Intravenous Phosphatidylcholine in Severe Refractory Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: A Case Report
Melanie Stein, ND Clinical improvement in treatment-refractory MCAS with normal conventional biomarkers and profound oral intolerance through membrane lipid therapy. This case report describes a 34-year-old woman with severe, treatment-refractory mast cell...
PANS, PANDAS, and the Expanding Landscape of Post-Infectious Neuroimmune Syndromes Across the Lifespan
Dr. Carolyn Mukai, ND, Dr. Lynn Klassen, ND, Dr. Ece Toprak, ND Expanding recognition of infection-triggered neuroinflammation in children, adolescents, and adults—and the evolving role of integrative immune regulation. Abstract: This clinical commentary...
From Wheelchair to Garden: Restoring Function in Complex Post-Infectious Illness Through Foundational Naturopathic Care
Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, ND A phased naturopathic approach addressing foundational digestive stabilization, EBV reactivation, neuroinflammation, and autonomic dysfunction in a severely disabled patient. Abstract Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue...
A Case of Recurring Acute Viral Meningitis
Deborah Frances RN, ND A 14-year journey from “unexplained headaches” to confirmed HSV-2 meningitis, highlighting how accurate diagnosis, antiviral botanicals, and individualized homeopathic prescribing can control severe neurologic symptoms and cardiac...
Post-Pandemic Clinical Medicine – Addressing Long-COVID and Vaccine Injuries
An evidence-informed, dysfunction-based approach to evaluating spike protein effects, comorbidities, coagulation abnormalities, immune dysregulation, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Paul S. Anderson, NMD Abstract This clinical update summarizes a structured framework...
Resolution of Chronic Fatigue in a Patient With Post-COVID EBV Reactivation and Mold-Related Illness
Dr. Kasey Holland Hamski, ND A case illustrating the interplay between EBV reactivation, environmental mold exposure, and immune dysregulation in a patient with persistent post-viral fatigue. This case report examines chronic fatigue in a 38-year-old patient with...
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Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization With Dr. Mark Atkinson
Dr. Mark Atkinson presented on endogenous stem cell mobilization using botanical supplements from StemRogen, focusing on their core product StemRogen Release. He explained how stem and progenitor cells are mobilized from the bone marrow in response to tissue damage...
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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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,...
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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